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Color	Black
Brand	Westcott
Style	Umbrella
Material	Coated Nylon, Pure Diffusion, Fiberglass Frame, Aluminum Shaft
Light Source Type	Strobe, Continuous

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Recessed front edge
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Product Description

Large, Beautiful Lighting

The Mega Apollo softbox's large construction creates a vast, directional light output perfect for full-length portraiture, high-key backdrops, and large product photography.

For Speedlites and Strobes

Do you shoot with both types of off-camera flash? Thanks to the Apollo and Halo’s versatile umbrella shaft, these modifiers can be instantly paired with both speedlites and strobes. With these softboxes, you won’t be confined to using a single lighting style or forced into buying various modifiers.

Direct and Soften Light

By directing your light source toward the Apollo’s included diffusion front, you’ll create drastic highlights with a subtle hot spot. By directing your unit towards the back of Apollo, you’ll create an even spread of light with softer shadows. You can even pick up an optional 40-degree Egg Crate Grid for more light control options.

Instant Setup

With flexible framework and convenient umbrella-style design, these modifiers open and collapse quickly for effortless setup and storage.

Say Goodbye to Speedrings and Rods

These modifiers are constructed with an umbrella-style frame. Not only does this allow for the instant assembly, but it also allows for quick strobe mounting without bulky speedrings or adapters.

Premium Diffusion Fabric

Our diffusion panels are constructed with a premium, all-natural unbleached nylon fabric that will soften your light source without altering its color temperature.

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Product Dimensions

1 x 1 x 1 inches

Item Weight

1 pounds

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B0000B3OUR

Item model number

2348

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4.2 108 ratings

4.2 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#691 in Lighting Soft Boxes

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

June 17, 2003

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Westcott

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Customers like the quality, ease of setup, and size of the camera stage lighting modifier. They mention it's a breeze to set up, takes up less space, and works great right out of the box. Customers also like its lighting quality and ability. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the build quality and value for money.

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25 customers mention "Light quality"25 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the light quality of the product. They mention it's nice, soft, and even. Some appreciate the feathering of the light and the ability to easily feather their light.

"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." Read more

"...Beautiful even light, it even lit up a group shot of 20 people...." Read more

"...and the fact it s deep, the light that comes out of the softbox is really Soft and even...." Read more

"...it with an AlienBee 400 and in the small room it provides beautiful soft wrap around light; perfect on those gray rainy days when the window light I..." Read more

22 customers mention "Ease of setup"18 positive4 negative

Customers find the camera stage lighting modifier easy to set up. They mention it's well-constructed and a breeze to use with speedlights.

"...and it is easy to set up." Read more

"...I just have my assistant tilt the stand down for those shots. Very easy to set up and tear down in the quick setting of location weddings...." Read more

"...Beautiful, even light. Well constructed and a breeze to set up. Using in studio with PCB Einstein but would not hesitate to use in the field...." Read more

"...I love the fact that it didn't require a speeding for setup since it folds just like an umbrella it is easy to setup and take down." Read more

22 customers mention "Size"17 positive5 negative

Customers like the size of the product. They mention it's huge, takes up less space than their old 86" PLM umbrella, and is a great large softbox. Some say it looks like a huge window when just out of frame.

"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." Read more

"The fact that it is huge (as the name stipulates) and the fact it s deep, the light that comes out of the softbox is really Soft and even...." Read more

"Amazing results. Big enough to light a large group, versatile enough to use for infant sessions...." Read more

"...The light looks like a huge window when just out of frame, I love it.But it isn't made to carry...." Read more

15 customers mention "Functionality"15 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the functionality of the product. They mention it works great right out of the box, fires consistently, and is pretty good.

"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." Read more

"Amazing results. Big enough to light a large group, versatile enough to use for infant sessions...." Read more

"...I use a speedlight set up as an optical slave and it fires consistently (which I was afraid of)...." Read more

"...Pro:Simple, almost elegant design.Worked great right out of the box as promised (unlike two other softboxes)..." Read more

12 customers mention "Lighting quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the lighting quality of the product. They mention it's a great photography tool, works awesome in their studio, and is amazing. Some say it spreads light like soft butter on toast. It's an excellent diffuser and is great for newborn photography.

"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." Read more

"...it s deep, the light that comes out of the softbox is really Soft and even. Also, it comes out they way you want and doesn't spill everywhere!" Read more

"...Worth every penny. Beautiful, even light. Well constructed and a breeze to set up...." Read more

"...Pops up super fast just like an umbrella which is great for on location shoots. Good value for the money and seems to be well constructed...." Read more

6 customers mention "Lighting ability"6 positive0 negative

Customers like the lighting ability of the product. They mention it's a great location light modifier, and a great tool to use with speedlights. They also appreciate that it's easy to use, fast to setup, and has a beautiful soft light.

"...I've used it almost daily since receiving it. You can use it to fill many lighting needs. The only thing I would change is add a grid set for it." Read more

"...The build quaility is great and I like it since different lights can be used inside. It's much nicer and tougher than my cheaper soft boxes...." Read more

"...A quick set up and a short depth make it a great location light modifier.Highly recommend." Read more

"This is a great tool to use with speedlights!Pros:Easy to useFast to setupBeautiful soft lightCons:..." Read more

17 customers mention "Build quality"9 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the camera stage lighting modifier. Some mention it's well-constructed and sturdy, while others say it's incredibly flimsy and made of plastic or questionable-quality metal. They also mention the material is super thin and feels delicate.

"...pretty good, the light is amazing, even and really soft, the construction is great,and it is easy to set up." Read more

"...most of the umbrella's structure appear to be plastic or questionable-quality metal..." Read more

"...Worth every penny. Beautiful, even light. Well constructed and a breeze to set up...." Read more

"...(well after my return window has closed) I'm stuck with a very low quality softbox for a much higher price than many alternatives that can be found..." Read more

8 customers mention "Value for money"4 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of the product. Some mention it's well-constructed, while others say it feels cheap and the folded metal edges are sharp.

"...Worth every penny. Beautiful, even light. Well constructed and a breeze to set up...." Read more

"...bag for carry and/or storage is thoughtless and shows a lack of respect for the product and the customer's investment." Read more

"...Pros - Great quality of light, lightweight, portable, inexpensive..." Read more

"...So the value on the investment was low...." Read more

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Samuel Ortiz

It is really big.

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2012

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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.

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Greg Roe

Great companion for the Paul Buff Einstein 640

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2013

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I just used this for the first time at a couple of weddngs with my Einstein 640. Beautiful even light, it even lit up a group shot of 20 people. The only drawback is it will not tilt down with the Einstein, so if you're shooting children or need to raise the stand up high over your head it won't tilt down towards your subject. I just have my assistant tilt the stand down for those shots. Very easy to set up and tear down in the quick setting of location weddings. I love it so much I'm going to buy the 24" version to take on engagement shoots! Check out photos taken with this at www.roephotography.com

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Eric T

Baggy Diffusor/Doesn't stay locked

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2014

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I don't really recommend this soft box, the diffusor is saggy and cheap looking, much worse than on my ePhoto 24x36 softboxes (I just wish they made a larger size) and the worst part is the umbrella snaps closed all the time. The design of the shaft doesn't let my umbrella holder on far enough since it tapers thicker, so my flash is sitting right by the diffusor and the hole in the bottom of this umbrella to pass the light through is putting pressure on the stand if you angle the umbrella down at all, and this pressure is enough to force the umbrella to close. Doing an all day portrait shoot and I imagine I had to re-open the umbrella 20 times.

3 people found this helpful

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Bibhudatta Sahu

Works great.. Its Big!!

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2013

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The fact that it is huge (as the name stipulates) and the fact it s deep, the light that comes out of the softbox is really Soft and even. Also, it comes out they way you want and doesn't spill everywhere!

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Merrick K. S.

not sure about longevity; overpriced; not user-friendly

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2021

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it's an umbrella w/ a silver interior that costs $100+...
Pro:
1) does what you expect it to and fairly well

Con:
1) tough for adjusting the speedlite, b/c you need to pull open the screen, which requires both hands, each time--can't do it if you are holding onto a camera...
2) most of the umbrella's structure appear to be plastic or questionable-quality metal
3) the bag/case that comes with it is useless, because it's too narrow/tight towards the tip, so it's impossible to get the actual umbrella folded and back into it
4) i don't recommend this for someone who needs to pack/unpack this regularly

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Merideth Shaw

Just what I needed!

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2015

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I wish I had purchased this two years ago. 3 PLM's & One Octobox later, I finally broke down and bought this. Worth every penny. Beautiful, even light. Well constructed and a breeze to set up. Using in studio with PCB Einstein but would not hesitate to use in the field. Just get it!

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Josh Mariana

Love it!

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2016

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Amazing results. Big enough to light a large group, versatile enough to use for infant sessions. I use mine with my Paul C. Buff Einsteins and the PCB angle arm so I can get some down angle on it. Putting it on a lightstand will only allow you to face it straight forward or up, not down. You can also use a boom but I'd recommend a c-stand with lots of weight on the base as this would be very top heavy.

Great modifier!

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Paul

The cheaper knockoffs have better quality

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2017

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There is considerable sag in the front diffusion panel that degrades the quality of light in various ways depending on the angle. After several months Westcott finally responded with "the umbrella frame cannot properly support the softbox at any downward angle" which I find ironic since they sell products designed specifically to make tilting this down easier and the symmetrical frame should require more strength holding it upright. Even straight on the sag allows wrinkles in the diffusion cloth that create anomalies in the light (highlights and shadows) and when used overhead for product or food work the sag creates more of a shoot through umbrella look (though more controlled due to the closed box behind). I've spent countless hours trying to remount and adjust the diffuser to no avail and with westcott finally replying (well after my return window has closed) I'm stuck with a very low quality softbox for a much higher price than many alternatives that can be found here.

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Duc

Qualitätslicht - mit zum Teil dürftiger Verarbeitung

Reviewed in Germany on April 11, 2015

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Die Westcott Apollo 50" erfreut sich nicht umsonst großer Beliebtheit - sowohl bei Amateuren als auch bei Berufsfotografen.
Der Auf- und Abbau geht kinderleicht.
Das Licht ist selbst mit einem 'ordinären' entfesselten Systemblitz/Speedlight sehr schön weich und schmeichelhaft.
Man muss zwar, arbeitet man mit Speedlights, bei größerem Abstand zur Apollo mit höherem Iso (400-800 bei KB) fotografieren,
- aber selbst das funktioniert sehr gut und mit hervorragenden Ergebnisse.
Die Apollo kann mit oder ohne Diffusorpanel genutzt werden. Das Panel schluckt (wie alle Diffusoren) eine knappe Blende Licht.
Das wirklich Tolle an dem Ding ist schlicht und ergreifend, dass man es eigentlich überall hin mitnehmen kann, weil es zusammengelegt unter den Arm geklemmt werden kann.
Stellt man das Model direkt davor, sodass die Box gerade so nicht im Bild zu sehen ist, kann man dann tatsächlich 'On-Location'
Bilder schießen, die von der Lichtsetzung her eher dem Studio vorbehalten bleiben.
Wraparound-Licht vom Edelsten - und das, wenn's sein muss, auch noch in der allerletzten Industrieruine oder mitten im Wald ;)

Von daher: Alle verfügbaren Daumen hoch!
Sehr nützlich - gut durchdacht - funktioniert perfekt!

Wichtig ist allerdings ein standfestes, stabiles Lichtstativ!
Und im Freien muss das Ganze in jedem Fall ordentlich beschwert werden!
Das Ding ist wirklich sehr groß - und somit ein idealer Windfänger...

Jetzt die Meckerecke.
Es fehlt eine passende Hülle, in der sowohl die Apollo als auch das Diffusorpanel transportiert werden können.
Das finde ich, ist schon ein starkes Stück... Schließlich ist die Transportierbarkeit dieser 'Softbox' der eigentliche Witz.
Die Reißverschlüsse, durch die das Stativ hindurchgeführt wird, sehen aus, als ob der Azubi sie hineingepfuscht hat...
Die Fiberglas-Stäbe, des Schirms hätten auch durchaus etwas sorgsamer eingenäht sein können. Das hält zwar, sieht aber billig aus.

Nicht falsch verstehen.
Die Apollo ist nach Inaugenscheinnahme von der Verarbeitung her schon so gebaut, dass sie auch haltbar ist.
Aber für den Preis könnte es wirklich besser gemacht sein.

Alles in allem ist die Apollo eigentlich mindestens 80-90 Euro zu teuer.
Man sollte sich schon überlegen, ob man das Geld innerhalb einiger Shootings auch wieder hereinholen kann.
Braucht man so große Lichtquellen unterwegs eher selten - dann sollte man lieber einen Assistenten anheuern, der die (im Zweifel angemieteten) Studiolampen, Softboxen und Powerpacks schleppt...

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Dr J M Gooday

easy to put up and down

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2014

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Well built, easy to put up and down, gives a beautiful soft light..

Pirata Roberts

Luz muy buena siempre que metas un buen y potente flash dentro, pero al final es material de los chinos

Reviewed in Spain on March 7, 2014

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Estaba muy ilusionado con mi nueva ventana Westcott Apollo JS, y cuando llegó desembalé el paquete y....
Bueno, lo primero me desilusioné un poco porque el olor a plástico barato hecho en China inundó la habitación. Piensas que un artículo tan caro debería tener unos materiales increiblemente buenos, y la verdad es que su construcción es un poco mediocre. Una pieza que no tiene ninguna importancia se me partió a los 2 días, lo dicho, plastico barato.
Lo bueno que tiene este producto es que es una ventana fácil de montar en 1 minuto como si fuera un paraguas de luz (bueno, es un poco más complicado) pero nada que ver con las ventanas estáticas de estudio, esas no son de quita y pon.
Es muy muy grande, lo que te da la ventaja de conseguir una luz supersuave, pero tienes que saber que a veces necesitarás un flash superpotente para rellenar correctamente todo ese espacio con luz, por lo que un flash de mano corriente puede que a veces no te sirva, y tengas que recurrir a otro tipo de flash (elichcrome, alien bee...)
Al ser tan grande también es un poco trasto su transporte, aunque se cierra como un paraguas, ya que es un paraguas gigante.
Me gusta pero al final no me encanta.

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Tim Hill

Beautiful Soft Light

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2015

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Beautiful soft light and when feathered perfect for lighting newborn babies!
Love it :-)

JPA

Great soft box but make sure you have enough space for it!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2016

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Before buying this one I had used Westcott’s 26” Rapid Box as well as their Rapid Box Duo. As much as I love Westcott’s Rapid Box Range I have to say that to me this Mega JS Apollo turn out to be a small disappointment. Not because it wasn’t good but because I heavily underestimated how big & cumbersome it was to use in practise. If you were planning to use this for indoors portraits (standing in particular) then you must ensure you have very high ceilings (3 metres minimum) to even be able to lift the soft box at decent height.

For that reason I would strongly recommend everyone grabbing a measuring tape before clicking that buy button. Definitely check out how low the bottom corners of the soft box will come if you were to lift the soft box to touch the ceiling of your studio. If your studio ceiling is 2,5m tall then this 130cm x 130cm soft box will occupy more than HALF of the rooms height and as you can imagine that can make it super challenging for you to shoot in that space.

From a technical perspective this 50” Mega JS Apollo soft box is basically just an oversized umbrella, so you can easily squeeze it into a small footprint. However even in it’s stored away size it’s still about 120cm tall, so it’s not something that convenient to travel with. If you happen to be a newborn photographer then this soft box might be just perfect for you since newborn photographers don’t need to set up the light so high as when doing regular portraits.

PROS:
+ Turns a single Speedlite into massive soft box —> Great for group shots
+ Great for newborn photographers who don’t necessarily need to lift the soft box that high!
+ It’s quick to use since it works just like an umbrella
+ Can be attached to virtually any umbrella hotshoe adapters and light stands.
+ Produces very even soft window light

CONS:
- Requires a lot of space if you desire to get most out of using this particular soft box
- It’s total height is still around 120cm when closed/stored away... Not that easy to travel with.
- Since this is an umbrella it's quite delicate item; you need to be very careful not to bend any of the frames accidentally
- It doesn’t come with carrying case any kind!
- The hole where the light stand goes through allows very limited tilting.
- As far as I’m aware you can’t get a grid for Mega JS Apollo
- Little bit overpriced considering that at the end this is just an umbrella with a diffusion panel

SUMMARY:
I would say that overall this Westcott Mega JS Apollo does what it says and it does produces good looking window light most people might be after. It is made from good quality materials but at the end it’s just a big square umbrella and nothing more. If you happen to have a big working space or studio with high ceilings you will certainly find this Westcott Mega JS Apollo useful, but for limited space it just doesn’t work. Even if you think you can manage with 127cmx127cm front surface you should still remember that this umbrella has a depth too which almost 70-80cm. So moving this big “cube” around can become very tricky if you don't have enough space to move.

Considering how much you pay for this soft box I think it should definitely come with a carrying bag, but sadly it doesn’t. Yes you get a simple plastic "bag" you could technically use for travel, but it isn’t the same as the bags you get with Westcott’s Rapid Boxes. So to me personally this wasn’t the most ideal purchase but you can definitely make it work if you have enough space & right type of rooms where you use it.

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