Convertible Umbrella: I have a maybe dumb question about convertible umbrella's. The ones that are white shoot through but have an option backing cover to use as a bounce umbrella. Can...

JBTaylor Loc: In hiding again

I have a maybe dumb question about convertible umbrella's. The ones that are white shoot through but have an option backing cover to use as a bounce umbrella. Can I leave the cover on while storing it?

I'm looking for something with minimal setup time as a bounce umbrella but would like it to be versatile. I assumed I could store and open it with or without the cover on but one review gave me doubts.

Specifically I am looking at the Impact brand from B&H or a white PLM with cover from Paul Buff but I'm curious about any brand.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

JBTaylor wrote:

I have a maybe dumb question about convertible umb... (show quote)

I store mine with the cover on, even though I use it as a shoot through most of the time. Doesn't bother it at all.
Using it as a shoot-through lets me get it closer to the subject, softening the light as much as possible.
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101-umbrellas.html

I also use an old 2' x 3' softbox (Plume Wafer ) I adapted for speedlights.

JBTaylor Loc: In hiding again

GoofyNewfie wrote:

I store mine with the cover on, even though I use it as a shoot through most of the time. Doesn't bother it at all.
Using it as a shoot-through lets me get it closer to the subject, softening the light as much as possible.
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101-umbrellas.html

I also use an old 2' x 3' softbox (Plume Wafer ) I adapted for speedlights.

Thanks! I just ordered a couple.

JBTaylor Loc: In hiding again

GoofyNewfie wrote:

I store mine with the cover on, even though I use it as a shoot through most of the time. Doesn't bother it at all.
Using it as a shoot-through lets me get it closer to the subject, softening the light as much as possible.
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101-umbrellas.html

I also use an old 2' x 3' softbox (Plume Wafer ) I adapted for speedlights.

Thanks for the link to the article too. Good stuff their.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

JBTaylor wrote:

Thanks for the link to the article too. Good stuff there.

Strobist is my favorite lighting site.
http://www.strobist.blogspot.com/