The Umbrella System That Started It All
51" PLM (White or Soft Silver)
$99.95
THE MODIFIER
The 51" PLM is a large, versatile light source that delivers broad, flattering illumination for portraits, headshots, groups, and location work. Its generous size creates smooth, even coverage while maintaining enough directionality to shape your subject. Available in White or Soft Silver, it’s a flexible choice when you want a large, polished light source.
WHITE vs SOFT SILVER
- White: Softer, more diffuse light with a gentle, natural-looking quality and lower contrast. A great choice for flattering portraits and broad, forgiving illumination.
- Soft Silver: More efficient and directional, with increased contrast and a little more snap and definition. A good choice when you want stronger subject separation and a bit more impact.
White for softer, more forgiving light; Soft Silver for more punch, contrast, and definition.
- Soft Silver: More efficient and directional, with increased contrast and a little more snap and definition. A good choice when you want stronger subject separation and a bit more impact.
White for softer, more forgiving light; Soft Silver for more punch, contrast, and definition.
BEST FOR
The 51" PLM is best when you want a large, soft light source with a natural, directional look. It works especially well for portraits, headshots, families, and groups where you want flattering light with good coverage and gentle shadow transitions. The parabolic shape also gives you more control and punch than a typical umbrella, making it useful when you want soft light without it feeling flat. It’s a strong all-around choice when you need one modifier to cover a lot of different people and setups.
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Product
SKU
Price
Quantity
51” White PLM™ Umbrella
PLM51U-W-8MM
$99.95
51” Soft Silver PLM Umbrella
PLM51U-SS-8MM
$119.95
51" PLM White Front Diffusion Fabric
PLM51-WFDF
$21.95
51" PLM Black Outer Cover
Only for White PLM!
PLM51-BOC
$29.95
51" PLM Black Front Spill Kill Fabric
Only for White PLM!
PLM51-BFSPKF
$29.95
Product specifications
Arc Measurement
51 in. (across the arc from tip to tip)
Diameter
43.75 in. (across the open face)
Collapsed
27 in. (closed umbrella from top to bottom)
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