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No additional parts and pieces to lug around as these units simply open up just like an umbrella and set up in seconds making them perfect for any on-location photographer.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By JohnInCO
This is a GREAT softbox. The price sort of hurts since it's like an umbrella but this softbox really gets the job done. It's light, durable, and give soft, diffused light on your subjects. I like working it with a speedlight or with my Einstein. It's sort of a pain to have to adjust your speed because you have to reach inside the thing to do it (which is why I need to memorize the placement of the dials on the SB-900 so I can do this without looking at it). One complaint you will hear a lot is that you can't get it down to the floor to shoot kids sitting down. Just don't put your lightstand through the zippered hold and the problem is solved! This is a great speedlight. I also have the Paul C Buff Giant softbox and I prefer this much much much more.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
The 50" Westcott Apollo Softbox is an awesome light modifier. Out of all my light modifiers the the 50" Apollo is my favorite. I use it with Studio Strobes and Speed lights. When using speed lights I usually will mount 2-3 flashes in side on a bracket manly for quicker recycle time. With a single 580EXII I can get about f5.6 @ about 40" and ir produces window like quality light! I like the control I get with this softbox, it is nicely recessed and makes it very easy to feather your light.
The biggest draw back with this apollo is that you can"t get much angle on the box on a standard light stand. I use a Paul C. Buff "BABY BOOMER" offset arm. the offset arm allows for plenty of angle. [...]
I would recommend this softbox for anyone that love pretty light!
The biggest draw back with this apollo is that you can"t get much angle on the box on a standard light stand. I use a Paul C. Buff "BABY BOOMER" offset arm. the offset arm allows for plenty of angle. [...]
I would recommend this softbox for anyone that love pretty light!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Samuel Ortiz
Amazon Verified Purchase
This is really big and pretty good, the light is amazing, even and really soft, the construction is great,
and it is easy to set up.
and it is easy to set up.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Quality of light, tough to use
The Westcott 50" Mega JS Apollo is a great light modifier.
Pros - Great quality of light, lightweight, portable, inexpensive
Cons - flashes/strobes must me... Read more
Pros - Great quality of light, lightweight, portable, inexpensive
Cons - flashes/strobes must me... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Eric L. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wescott quality
I am very pleased with the large size and quality of light with this Apollo soft box.
A quick set up and a short depth make it a great location light modifier. Read more
A quick set up and a short depth make it a great location light modifier. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Gino
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Big Mama"
Got this after seeing the Zack Arias's "One Light" video. Yes, it is big. It's a commitment to get out and set up. This is my high quality softbox. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Gabe
5.0 out of 5 stars
WORTH EVERY PENNY AND SOME!
I finally broke down and purchased one since Westcott has them on sale. I am amazed by the beautiful soft light this thing produces. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lissi G
5.0 out of 5 stars
works like a charm
used it lots, love it. looks sturdy and should last forever. Great size, collapses easily and quickly. Easy to take from one job to another
Published 4 months ago by Amie V Nash
4.0 out of 5 stars
Huge, beautiful light modifier but not very portable out of the box.
The light from this is amazing. I use a speedlight set up as an optical slave and it fires consistently (which I was afraid of). Read more
Published 5 months ago by sirshannon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Soft Light
I have had this for some time now and have done well over 20 shoots with this softbox. It was exactly what I was looking for and I have been extremely happy with this purchase!
Published 19 months ago by Lawton W. Howell
5.0 out of 5 stars
large and in-charge!
it's HUGE and it's amazing. spreads light like soft butter on toast. not effective for close-ups unless you are using it to supplement the other lighting you have.
Published 20 months ago by Nathan Wright
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great size and still portable
Huge light, easy to assemble wherever needed, great results.
I'm using this with speedlights, studio system flashes doesn't fit in very well.
I'm using this with speedlights, studio system flashes doesn't fit in very well.
Published on October 9, 2010 by _nec
