Name: Westcott 2336 43" Apollo Orb with Removable Front Diffusion Panel - Fiberglass Frame - Bundle With Flashpoint Pro Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - 7.2'
Brand: Westcott
SKU: WEAO36B
Price: 149.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (50 reviews)

Westcott 2336 43" Apollo Orb with Removable Front Diffusion Panel - Fiberglass Frame - Bundle With Flashpoint Pro Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - 7.2'

Westcott Apollo

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Westcott 2336 43" Apollo Orb, Fiberglass Frame W/ Heavy Duty Light Stand 7.2'

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Shop the Westcott 43" Apollo Orb softbox for exceptional light quality. Easy setup, durable build, universal mount. Includes stand. Order today!

Enhance your photography lighting setup with the 2336 43" Apollo Orb from Westcott, a professional-grade lighting accessory designed for maximum output and control. Built with sturdy and durable fiberglass ribs, this high-quality octagonal softbox is engineered to withstand on-location shoots and windy conditions, making it a versatile addition to your photography equipment.The Apollo Orb stands out as the first octagonal softbox that eliminates the need for an adapter ring. Its user-friendly design allows you to simply open it like an umbrella, place your light inside, and attach the included removable front diffusion panel. This unique feature offers you more creative control over your lighting, allowing for more directional control and preventing lens flare.Designed with a deeper profile, the Apollo Orb evenly projects light, simulating a round catch light in the eyes for that perfect shot. Its silver interior is crafted to diffuse light effectively, reducing harsh shadows when used with an on-camera flash or strobe light.The Apollo Orb measures 43.5" x 25" (110.5cm x 63.5cm) when open, and folds down to a compact 3.5" x 35" (8.89cm x 90.17cm) for easy transport. Despite its robust construction, it weighs just 1 lb (.45 kgs), making it a lightweight and portable solution for photographers on the go.Whether you're a professional photographer or a passionate hobbyist, the 2336 43" Apollo Orb with Removable Front Diffusion Panel and Fiberglass Frame is a valuable addition to your gear, offering superior quality, durability, and versatility. This product bundle also includes the Flashpoint Pro Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - 7.2', providing a sturdy base for your Apollo Orb.

There is no question that the Wescott softbox with the grid provided the exact lighting that I wanted and the grid prevented the light source for being spewed on the backdrop and surrounding area. The light was directed only the subject. I also used an LED light which also made my job easier being able to see the final picture before I took the shoot.

A grid will enhance and make you photo look spectacular.

Nice, soft, even lighting. At first I was getting a yellowish tint, but after fiddling with the white balance  the pictures look really good. The picture quality is slightly less than my Photek  Softlighter umbrella but not by much. The umbrella is so big, there is really no need to tilt it up/down like some users complained about ? I'm using this umbrella/softbox with my AlienBees and it fits fine, no problems. The Build quality is a little flimsy and I'm not sure how long those zippers are going to last. They don't seem to be of the best quality. The good thing is that it use to take me 1/2 hour or more setting up my 36 x 24" Photogenic softbox. With this unit, it takes me 2 minutes to set up and 1 minute to break down, plus I'm getting nice round catch lights in my subjects eyes !! The light is just as good as my Photogenic square softbox  if not better, so what else is there to ask for ?

Nice, soft, even lighting, easy set-up

I have several Westcott modifiers and this (and the other Apollo softbox) are junk.  Spend a bit more and get the real thing.

Better than the soft box Apollo, but not worth it.

I have several collapsible soft boxes from Westcott and LOVE them.  This one is junk.  Spend a bit more and get the real thing...not worth it.

great idea, sloppy design

Awesome, folds like an umbrella and sends the light to the back of the unit before it comes out the front for a soft even light.

Gives a nice high light in the eyes

Opens like an umbrella and sends the light to the back of the box before it comes out the front for an awesome even soft light. LOVE!!!!

Light weight

Soft boxes used to be a lot of work..not this one, pops up in no time, well built, beautiful light softening and works tremendously well with my Nikon speedlights and my flashpoint streaklight.   Would definitely buy again

Excellent, Convenient Light

Sets up quick and easy.  Nice lighting control.  Only problem I have had is that I cannot get the strip box to stay exactly vertical.  Seems like it lists a few degrees to the starboard side (Navy talk).  Not sure why and I admit it may be my technique.  I have used it for kicker light in portraits and it works well with and without the grid.

Good but tilts.....

Setup is a snap, just the right size for hair and rim light. It folds down like an umbrella and is very portable. Perfect for speed lights or my streaklight which is a little overkill in this stripbox.

Quick and easy

While these umbrella type softboxes are often of lesser quality than their traditional counterparts, Westcott has absolutely made a huge exception with the Apollo Series. While part of the appeal is certainly the ease with which they can be transported for on location shoots, I actually use the Apollo strip box with a grid in my studio as my primary kicker. Easily deep enough to fit 95% of the monolights on the market today—my Mettle Mars Series has tons of room to spare. When it comes to sheer quality and dependability, there are very few brands in the same category as Westcott. As a professional portrait photographer, I very highly recommend these softboxes for both studio and location applications.

Fantastic Quality, Very Convenient

I have a total of four of these now (all with grids) and are my go-to modifiers for edge/rim and hair lights.  I also stack two (attached to separate stands) to give me a much taller strip box (16" x 60").

It does take some time to put on the front diffusion panel and the grid as compared to Westcott's Rapid box line.  But I stuck with these for two main reasons.  First, much less in cost.  I thankfully got all of them on sale over the years and in all cases, the grid was included for free.  A single rapid box version would be almost three times the cost.   Second, I much prefer the larger surface of 16" x 30" vs. the Rapid Box's 10" x 24".

I use Canon's wireless system for flash, so I rarely ever need to adjust the units when already inside the strip boxes.  But, I will use one of the two sets of zipper access areas to turn the flash on/off.  I try to remember to set up the flash zoom correctly before putting on the main diffusion panel and grid.

Another advantage of these over the rapid box flavors is that you can mount (if you need) multiple speedlights by using a multi-flash bracket.   Virtually all of the rapid box flavors only allow for a single speed light.  This is probably not a huge deal as I have not really needed two or more lights in a single strip box yet.

Finally, though these don't come with their own carrying case, I end putting about three of them per case (I have a couple of Westcott large carrying cases).

In summary, these are less expensive than the Rapid Box flavors and a bit larger (which could be viewed as either good or bad).  If you want ultimate speed in setting up and tearing down, you may want to check out the Rapid Box line.  But, as I needed multiple of these units, the low cost made them very attractive and setup/teardown time isn't hindering me.

Inexpensive and versatile modifier

Good solid softbox

Well made and easy to set up.  Slight alignment issue because of the zipper interfering with where the strip box should be to be perpendicular to the floor; this has not been a light leak issue in studio.

Great deal,

This is a good softbox for a main light or a stripbox the only thing is limited control of the speedlight when in use,yes I would recommend this product.

Good softbox

Great soft box

Easy to set up, vert portable due to umbrella construction, great controllable illumination.  Please note this is for flash only will not take strobe head

Great box for o/c strobe on the run

Good Product

Great modifier

Great product, great value

Great price from Adorama on this light diffuser. Awesome soft light and great quality construction.

Awesome soft light and great quality construction

Excellent light source for speed light applications. I use (2) speed lights inside this Apollo Orb & get excellent results include using it outside.

Mr. G.

I've used the Apollo twice now and it's done well. It gives defined, controlled light and hasn't broken yet. It is difficult to manage in any kind of wind, so either have good sandbags or a friend to hold it outdoors in any kind of wind. It's too big for running around doing street portraits, but suitable for situations where you aren't moving much. I was able to cover the full height of a person from about 5 feet away with good soft light.

Works well, big light

The Westport Apollo Orb is one of the best purchases I've made for on location portrait work.  The soft light is fantastic and it's perfect for putting 3 Canon 600ex-rts in. With the RT I have control over the power of the flashes even though I cannot access them.  
I would strongly recommend that someone interested in this have a RadioTransmission flash (like the Phottix Mitros or Canon RT) since you cannot easily get to the flashes to change power. 
The build quality is what I'd expect from Westcott. It's good but not the best. It's very portable since it is light weight and breaks down very small.

I would definitely highly recommend it to others. 

Awesome for On Location work

Amazing soft delicate light. Can be used for a great side light or hair light especially with the egg crate modifier. Big enough to use as key light or fill light. Just amazing these days what you can do with a camera flash and soft box. Makes me tempted to sell my studio strobes.

Pretty delicate light source

Good and fast service!

I have purchased many products from Westcott over the years.  They always seam to deliver as promised.  This box gives a nice light with great control.

Trusted brand

Fast set up, nice soft light and perfect for outdoor portraits with your speedlights. They also make a strip light box that is as good. The zippered opening at the bottom does not allow for a tilt downward of the light so you have to point it straight at your subject. Fine for portraits but not so good if you are shooting products and need to tilt it downward. But that is solvable with a second umbrella tilt mount.

Perfect for speedlight location portraits.

While this light is not bullet proof, with care is is a good value for the price.  Limited room for flash when horizontal, limited tilt but you can boom it.  Diffuser is quality material easy to install and remove.

Good Value

Overall it is a great Softbox, easy to use, lightweight and easy to transport! Excellent for a quick set up on any location!

User friendly

Just a great light modifier and the diffusion panel a plus in directing the light nice highlights too.

Westcott 2336 43" Apollo Orb with Removable Front Diffusion Panel - Fiberglass Frame - Bundle With Flashpoint Pro Air Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - 7.2'

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