If you had to choose a single light shaping tool, you might do well to pick the Impact 7' Parabolic Umbrella (Black/White). First of all it's a really huge, broad light source that wraps light around your subject yielding clean highlights and rich open shadows. But due to the special shape of the umbrella there's a unique mix of soft enveloping light with the kind of crisp detail you only get from reflectors. Put another way, if you combined a beauty dish with a softbox, you'd have a parabolic umbrella. This umbrella has a unique design structurally as well. The shaft is reinforced for strength and instead of bendable metal, the 16 inner ribs are made of durable fiberglass. The fixed black backing ensures that all of the light output is on your subject instead of through the umbrella. You can also vary the light-to-umbrella distance along the shaft for a harder or softer look or for longer throw capability. With the Impact 7' Parabolic Umbrella less is definitely more. Measures 7' (2.1 m) in diameter Constructed using 16 durable fiberglass ribs Reinforced shaft has the perfect strength-to-weight ratio Carry case with shoulder strap is lightweight and durable Dimensions : Open: (diameter) 7' (2.1 m), Collapsed size: 44 x 3.0" (112 x 7.6 cm) (H x W) Weight: 2.9 lb (1.3 kg)

Whats In The Box: Carrying Case with Strap, 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty. Carrying Case. Reinforced Shaft. Black Backing. Durable Fiberglass Ribs.

Material: Metal. Item Dimensions LxWxH: 47 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches. Style: Umbrella. Brand: Impact. Color: White/Black. Manufacturer: Impact. Date First Available: November 27, 2012. Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No. Best Sellers Rank: #75 in Photographic Lighting Umbrellas. Customer Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 stars 113 ratings 4.8 out of 5 stars. Item model number: UP7WB. : B00AE1M0PS. Item Weight: 4 pounds. Product Dimensions: 47 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches.