Anyone using this Hensel umbrella?

32" parabolic.
http://www.adorama.com​/HLMWUP80.html

And a brief "review" here:
http://hdhd.wordpress.​com/

Just curious if anyone has used one and what the results have been like.

HeadShotz wrote in post #8051608
32" parabolic.
http://www.adorama.com​/HLMWUP80.html

And a brief "review" here:
http://hdhd.wordpress.​com/

Just curious if anyone has used one and what the results have been like.

I haven't used one but it seems like a really nice modifier , I wouldn't complaint about the price at all

I've been drooling over those for about six months, I used to have a smaller silver parabolic umbrella that I used to use with Tota lights and love it.

I'm just wondering if I can get a result similar (but different) to the Elinchrom Deep Octa.

HeadShotz wrote in post #8051608
32" parabolic.
http://www.adorama.com​/HLMWUP80.html

And a brief "review" here:
http://hdhd.wordpress.​com/

Just curious if anyone has used one and what the results have been like.

I had spoken with Marc Gottula, Hensel's US distributor/rep back in early April about this small parabolic umbrella. The only useful tidbit I can interject into this thread is that there's a strong likelihood that a somewhat larger version of the Hensel parabolic umbrella will be introduced this fall. This in response to early user feedback that 32" is just too small for many applications.

Dave F.

HeadShotz wrote in post #8062353
I'm just wondering if I can get a result similar (but different) to the Elinchrom Deep Octa.

I don't think so: The flash head in the Elinchrom points out as opposed to firing in like with the Hensel umbrella; the Elinchrom is larger, deeper and silver, so between the diameter, depth and interior finish there will be a different qualilty of light between the the two; the Elinchrom is more versatile as it can be used with 2 baffles, 1 or none and can be used for a greater number of applications. The Hensel looks like a nice mod for quick headshots or 1 person portraits or for fill.

I've used the Elinchrom Deep Octa a lot with just the middle diffuser, especially with hair lights, it gives a little pop with darker hair and is more directional and doesn't spill as much as having the front diffuser on.