Godox UB-165S 165cm Parabolic Silver Umbrella

Product Description

The Godox UB-165S 165 cm Parabolic Silver Umbrella is a large, reflective light modifier designed to deliver punchy, directional light with defined highlights. Its silver-lined interior reflects light with a crisp, specular quality, while the deep parabolic shape helps guide that light forward in a controlled beam.

Ideal for: Portrait photographers and studio users who want higher contrast lighting with stronger highlights and more defined shadows

Soft lighting can sometimes reduce contrast and flatten a subject, especially when using large modifiers. This silver umbrella addresses that by increasing light intensity and reflection, producing a more direct and contrast-rich result. The 165 cm size provides broad coverage, while the reflective silver interior maintains brightness and punch, making it suitable for dramatic portraits or situations where more light output is needed. The parabolic shape helps focus the light forward rather than allowing it to spill widely, giving you better control over direction and falloff.

In practical use, a parabolic umbrella gives you more control than a standard umbrella when shaping light on your subject. The deeper curve pushes more light forward instead of allowing it to spill widely, which helps keep light off the background and maintain better contrast in your scene. This is useful for portraits where you want separation between subject and background, or when working in smaller spaces where uncontrolled light can bounce and flatten the image. Compared to a standard umbrella, which spreads light broadly in all directions, a parabolic design lets you place light more deliberately, whether you are creating a soft but defined key light or adding controlled highlights without washing out the entire frame.

Key Features

• Large 165 cm diameter creates a wide light source while maintaining strong output for full-body or group lighting
• Silver reflective interior produces brighter, more specular light, helping increase contrast and highlight definition
• Parabolic design uses a deeper curve than standard umbrellas, directing light forward for better control over spill and falloff
• 16-rib structure creates a more rounded shape, resulting in smoother and more natural-looking catchlights
• Higher light efficiency helps maximise output from your light source, useful in studio or outdoor conditions
• Lightweight construction makes it easier to transport and use on location

Specifications

• Model: UB-165S
• Diameter: 165 cm
• Interior: Silver reflective
• Rods: 16
• Design: Parabolic-style umbrella

What's Included

• 1 x Godox UB-165S Parabolic Silver Umbrella