Nanlite Silver Shallow Umbrella 180 (71in)
Broad, Soft, and Contrast-Rich Lighting for Professionals
The Nanlite Silver Shallow Umbrella 180 (71 inches / 180 cm) is a premium quality lighting modifier aimed at photographers, videographers, and content creators who require large-scale soft lighting with excellent throw distance and contrast. This umbrella offers a broad coverage area, significant light throw capability, and the hallmark silver reflective interior that maximizes output and enhances contrast, making it ideal for group lighting, studio setups, and artistic applications.
Broad Diameter for Maximum Coverage
With a large 71-inch diameter, the Nanlite Silver Shallow Umbrella 180 provides an expansive surface to produce soft, broad light coverage suited for illuminating groups of subjects, large backgrounds, or wide scene areas. Its shallow canopy design allows light to travel further than deeper umbrellas, delivering a wide beam that fills space without harsh falloff or hotspots.
Users benefit from a light modifier that can both cover expansive scenes and maintain soft shadows, striking a balance between diffusion and directional control for versatile shooting conditions.
Silver Reflective Interior for Crisp and Snappy Light
Inside, the umbrella is lined with premium silver reflective fabric that enhances brightness and provides high-contrast, crisp light quality. This metallic surface reflects light efficiently, increasing output without sacrificing control or color accuracy.
The silver interior generates well-defined highlights and subtle shadow transitions that are especially effective for portraiture, fashion, and commercial photography where texture, detail, and depth are important.
Sturdy Construction with Fiberglass Rods
The umbrella features a rigid 16 fiberglass rod frame that maintains the umbrella’s shape under varied shooting setups. Fiberglass is chosen for its strength and lightweight properties, ensuring durability and reliable performance that withstands travel and frequent setup.
Its solid construction maintains even tension on the fabric, resulting in a consistent light quality across the entire surface of the modifier.
Universal 8 mm Shaft for Broad Mount Compatibility
The shaft is sized at 8 mm in diameter, designed to fit most standard umbrella mounts on LED, strobe, and continuous lighting equipment. This near-universal compatibility allows seamless attachment to Nanlite P-series monolights, as well as a wide variety of other lighting fixtures, simplifying integration into existing kits.
Additionally, the umbrella folds down to approximately 109 cm, making it compact enough for transport while providing a large spread when deployed.
Flexible Lighting Control Through Source Positioning
A key feature of this umbrella type is the ability to slide the light source along the shaft, focusing or diffusing the beam as needed. Placing the light toward the umbrella’s apex results in a tighter, more contrasted beam, while moving it away softens and broadens illumination.
This flexibility empowers creatives to tailor lighting contrast, coverage, and feathering on the fly, adapting to the demands of different scenes without changing modifiers.
Ideal Applications
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Large group portraits requiring even and diffuse light across multiple subjects
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Studio and location shoots demanding wide coverage and soft shadows
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Commercial and fashion photography where contrast and catch light quality are crucial
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Cinematic and broadcast lighting needing expansive, soft fill illumination
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Creative and artistic lighting designs benefiting from broad, contrasty light
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 71 inches / 180 cm |
| Canopy Depth | Shallow design |
| Interior | Silver reflective fabric |
| Shaft Diameter | 8 mm |
| Rods | 16 fiberglass rods |
| Folded Size | 109 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 1 kg |
Conclusion
The Nanlite Silver Shallow Umbrella 180 (71in) is a versatile, professional lighting modifier offering large-scale soft light with excellent throw and crisp, high-contrast quality. Its shallow canopy design facilitates broad coverage for groups and large scenes, while the silver interior intensifies and enhances light output for polished image results.
Built with a robust fiberglass frame and universal shaft size, this umbrella is ideal for photographers and videographers who require wide lighting coverage combined with portability and precision control.
Its ability to adjust beam focus by positioning the light source along the shaft makes it a flexible tool for diverse creative setups, from studio shoots to on-location productions, ensuring beautiful, controllable illumination every time.
