Umbrella Walimex 17655 Black White

The Walimex 17655 Black White umbrella combines a reflex and a translucent umbrella in a single unit. It has a double-layer design with an outer reflex layer that is silver-coated on the inside and black on the outside, and an inner white translucent layer. The outer layer can be removed to convert the umbrella from a reflex to a translucent configuration. With a diameter of 109 cm and a weight of 395 g, the umbrella is lightweight and suitable for varied lighting setups.

Advantages

The dual-layer construction provides flexibility: use the reflex outer layer for directional, contrast-rich light or remove it to obtain broad, diffused illumination from the inner translucent layer. Metal tip, frame and a reinforced metal shaft end improve stability and durability while making it easier to mount the umbrella on a reflector holder. The black-and-white finish supports common photographic lighting scenarios and produces a soft light characteristic useful for portraits and product shots.

Suitable for

• Portrait photography as a main or fill light
• Product and still-life photography requiring soft, even illumination
• Studio and on-location shoots where a portable, lightweight umbrella is needed
• Large-area illumination and broad soft lighting setups

When it may not be suitable

It may not be ideal when extremely hard, highly directional or patterned lighting is required, as the umbrella is designed to deliver soft, diffused light. Also, for very small, tight spaces the 109 cm diameter may be too large to position comfortably.

Key specifications

• Diameter: 109 cm
• Weight: 395 g
• Design: double-layer (outer reflex layer silver inside/black outside; inner white translucent layer)
• Material highlights: metal tip, metal frame, reinforced metal shaft end
• Light characteristic: soft, diffused illumination

How to use

Mount the umbrella on a compatible reflector or flash holder using the reinforced metal shaft end. Choose to keep the outer reflex layer attached for more directional, contrast-rich light, or remove the outer layer to use the umbrella as a translucent diffuser for broad, soft illumination. Position the umbrella relative to the subject and light source to adjust the quality and spread of light, and modify distance and angle to achieve the desired softness and shadow definition.

What to consider before purchase

• Required umbrella diameter for your shooting space and lighting needs (109 cm)
• Compatibility of the umbrella shaft and your reflector/flash holder
• Whether you need primarily soft diffuse light or hard directional light
• Portability needs and the umbrella's lightweight construction (395 g)

Usage recommendations

Use the umbrella as a main light for portraits or as a broad soft source for product photography; detach the outer layer when you need even softer, more diffused illumination. Securely fasten the shaft in the reflector holder and check stability when using larger modifiers or heavy light heads.