Description
Article no.: 27740
The Nanlite Translucent Deep Umbrella 165cm softens and broadens light to produce natural-looking, diffuse illumination with very soft shadows. It uses a translucent fabric and a 16-rod structure to maintain shape while spreading light evenly across a wide area.
The umbrella’s translucent interior allows light to pass through, which reduces harshness and creates a gentle, wrap-around quality. As a result, the output appears more natural and the shadows become very soft. This makes the umbrella a practical choice whenever you need diffuse illumination rather than hard, contrasty light.
With a 165cm diameter, the deep umbrella delivers a broad beam angle and a wrap-around characteristic. Therefore, it provides wide coverage that works well for photographing groups and lighting larger spaces. The large surface helps distribute light over a greater area for more even results.
The umbrella features a 16-rod design that maintains its shape and helps spread light evenly. In addition, you can position light sources anywhere along the umbrella’s shaft to focus or de-focus the beam. This placement flexibility lets you control contrast and coverage to suit different shooting scenarios.
The Translucent Deep Umbrella 165 is designed for use with Nanlite’s P-Series LED Monolights and uses a near-universal 8mm shaft. Consequently, it fits most umbrella mounts on LEDs, strobes, and constant lights. It is explicitly compatible with Forza 200, Forza 300B, and other fixtures that include an umbrella hole.
The umbrella folds down to a compact 109cm length for transport and storage. It weighs 1 kg, making it straightforward to carry between locations and to include in a standard kit bag. The shaft measures 8mm in diameter, and the rods are made from fiberglass for reliable shape retention.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Size | 165cm |
| Interior | Translucent |
| Shaft Diameter | 8mm |
| Rods | 16 - Rod Material: Fiberglass |
| Folded Size | 109cm |
| Weight | 1 kg |
Question: Will this umbrella fit my light fixture?
Answer: The umbrella uses a near-universal 8mm shaft and is designed for Nanlite’s P-Series monolights, so it fits most umbrella mounts on LEDs, strobes, and constant lights. It is explicitly compatible with Forza 200 and Forza 300B, as well as other fixtures that include an umbrella hole.
Question: What kind of light does the umbrella produce?
Answer: The translucent material softens and broadens light, producing natural-looking, diffuse illumination with very soft shadows. Its 165cm diameter creates a wrap-around effect suitable for wide coverage.
Question: How do I control the light spread and contrast?
Answer: You can position the light source anywhere along the umbrella’s shaft to focus or de-focus the output. This lets you adjust contrast and coverage without changing the umbrella itself.
Question: Is the umbrella easy to transport?
Answer: Yes. The umbrella folds down to 109cm and weighs 1 kg, making it straightforward to carry and store between shoots.