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Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-S Softbox 26" with Speedlite Switch Insert

SKU: WE25212541 MFR: 2521-2541
$149.90
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  • Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-S, 26"
    Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-S, 26"
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  • Westcott Switch Insert (Speedlite)
    Westcott Switch Insert (Speedlite)
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Key Features

  • Achieve beautiful, soft light with this 26" Octa-S softbox, perfect for portraits and product photography.
  • The Rapid Box Switch system allows for quick changes, saving valuable time during fast-paced shoots.
  • Its octagon shape creates natural-looking catchlights, enhancing your subject's eyes in portraits.
  • Silver interior maximizes light output, ensuring efficient use of your speedlite's power for great shots.
  • Durable construction ensures this softbox withstands frequent use, making it a reliable studio essential.
  • Lightweight and portable at only 1 lb, this softbox is ideal for on-location shoots and travel photography.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?JAMES G : Price, positive reviews in addition to overall construction and ease of use.

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Review Summary

2023-05-15T08:40:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Love mine!

This kit is so good! So quick and easy to set up and my photos look amazing!

ERIC P.

2023-05-07T23:27:03

Rated 4 out of 5

Make sure you get right attachment.

Very good product. Set up fast

ERIC P.

2022-03-01T08:02:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect

Love it works perfect for me

JAMES Z.

2021-07-09T14:53:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for one light portraits

Great for one light portraits

Peter P.

2021-02-15T07:05:29

Rated 5 out of 5

A must buy!

My favorite light purchase that I have made! These lights are work horses.

BROOKE A.

2021-01-23T13:10:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Just What I Needed

Very happy with the large modifier.

Christopher W.

2020-07-31T05:24:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good system no regrets

Works great with Godox system. I use AD400Pro & 2 AD200Pro lights with X Pro Trigger.

JAMES R.

2020-07-03T14:01:50

Rated 4 out of 5

Not a acutal 2x3 Softbox

I am very disappointed that this is not a actual 2x3 softbox The dimensions do not add up for this to be a true 2x3 softbox. The width is 24.5 inches wide. A half inch wider than the 24 inches, and the length is 32.5 inches long instead of being 36 inches long. That's 3.5 inches shorter than the 36 inches it should be. That is very disappointing to me. That is the only thing I do not like about this softbox. Other than that it is everything you want from a Westcott Rapid box. It's very well made, it performs very well, and the light coming out of it from my Flashpoint Explor 600 strobe is very beautiful.

ALBERT J.

2019-06-07T12:42:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Products

Great product so far

WILLIE E.

2019-06-03T18:38:35

Rated 5 out of 5

You will be happy when you purchase this bundle !

The Flashpoint Xplor 600 is amazing, Westcott Rapid Box is great like all of their products.

John S.

2019-05-21T10:10:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product.

I really enjoy the portability. Just like having your studio lighting with you in the field. Great light.

GERARDO C.

2019-05-19T10:48:55

Rated 2 out of 5

5 Stars If It Didn’t Fall Apart

Every picture is evenly lit, double diffused is amazing indoors and out, no problems with odd shaped catchlight. Material feels durable enough to the touch but I wish the smaller inner diffusing wasn’t made with snaps as it feels like it’s going to rip when I’m unsnapping them. They should have been made with Velcro just like the outter diffusing or at least made the snaps with longer unsnapping hooks for better grip. Even with me being picky about the snaps I still would have given this 5 stars but I only got about 10 hours worth of shooting out of it before the aluminum or whatever thin metal it’s made of around the metal connecting ring detached while the umbrella was connected to the light. It wasn’t windy or awkwardly angled, just gave out without notice during a shoot. There is no proper way to fix the ring back onto the base as 1 its bent from dropping to the ground having been made so thinly and 2 the fold securing the ring to the base is on the inside, likely manufactured using a machine. I did a lot of research before buying this and treat it with respect during use and transport so I’m a little disappointed when I spent the extra money on a Wescott. Hoping I can fix and reinforce it somehow and that I just got a dud.

Spencer F.

2019-04-18T18:31:18

Rated 4 out of 5

West out Rapid Box Switch Octa -S 26”

This is really easy to put together. Small, lightweight, & has a great carrying case. The cons, only includes outer defused. No egg crate or inside beauty dis included.

LORRAINE F.

2019-02-22T12:49:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Great quality, setup is thoughtful, looks wonderful

These are my new favorite for acting headshots. Two layers of diffusion, solid construction, and the second layer can be recessed a bit for decent flagging. I picked up the grid as well, and it is fantastic quality with easy setup and no fuss with the diffusion. Got the Bowens insert and am using the little Phottix speedlite grabber, and this makes for a very nice setup. Hope this helps.

Richard M.

2019-01-27T04:57:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Well-Built and Easy to Use

Initially saw the Westcott Rapid Box Octabox in use during a photo coaching session. I purchased the medium model due to low ceilings where I do a number of my shoots.The octabox frame is sturdy and well-made. Instead of an umbrella-style shaft lock device, the Westcott Rapid Box uses a magnet to hold the box in the open position. The diffusers were easy to install, and can be folded up when the Box is collapsed.Probably my favorite feature is the zipper in the side body of the Octabox - it allows easy access when opening the umbrella and when attaching the Box to the strobe mount.Overall, a great product, and I plan on purchasing other sizes of the Rapid Box in the near future.

William C.

2018-12-12T13:07:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Great light

Awesome light!!

Markel A.

2018-11-07T05:50:59

Rated 5 out of 5

High quality soft box diffuser with easy set up

Adorama site is clean, well-designed and a snap to navigate. Product arrived quickly, well-packaged and in perfect condition. Westcott Rapid Box diffuser is incredibly easy to assemble right out of the box and appears to be of very good quality. So far, softbox has produced very pleasing results using a FlashPoint Zoom TTL Li-ion flash set-up with my Nikon D750. Looking forward to expanding my Westcott product collection.

Benjamin B.

2018-11-06T16:48:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Softbox

I love this soft box! It’s perfect!!

Danyele H.

2018-11-02T09:58:10

Rated 1 out of 5

Good, but the Switch system is very flawed with Bowens mount

The light that his octa Rapidbox produces is really great. The big issue is the mount. With a Bowens speedring, the speedring spins freely, making it very awkward and difficult to secure to a monolight (in this case, the AD400 Pro). In order to get it to click into the Bowens mount monolight, you have to take the diffuser off, reach in through the ribs and try to grasp the speedring and attempt to rotate. This seems to be the only way to secure the Rapidbox to a monolight. This is a cumbersome process. I am pretty sure one of the ribs and/or fabric will break or tear in no time. Poor design that I hope will be fixed soon.

DAVID C.

2018-09-20T07:34:53

Rated 5 out of 5

High quality, easy setup

The Rapid Box Switch Octa-L is truly easy to set up. I like that there are two layers of diffusion. They seem to me to be high quality diffusion layers too. I think it is slightly deeper than it appears in the product shot.

Jonathan M.

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Westcott Rapid Box Switch Specifications

Rapid Box Switch Octa-S

Rapid Box Switch Octa-S

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  • Shape

    Octagon

  • Interior

    Silver

  • Requires Speed Ring

    Yes

  • Accepts Grids

    Yes

  • Removable Front Face

    Yes

  • Removable Interior Baffle

    No

  • Light Loss

    None

  • Rectangular Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Open: 26 x 26 x 9.5" (66 x 66 x 24.1cm)

  • Weight

    1 lb (450g)

Switch Insert (Speedlite)

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  • Material of Construction

    Metal

  • Compatibility

    Speedlites

  • Dimensions

    11 x 4.5 x 5.25" (279 x 114 x 133mm)

  • Weight

    0.95 lb (430g)

  • UPC Codes

    810008710173, 812735028132, 812735028309

Designed For Use With:

  • Strobe Lights

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Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-S Softbox 26" with Speedlite Switch Insert
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CompatibilityStrobe LightsStrobe LightsOn Camera Flash, Strobe Lights
Size26"26"50"
IncludesFront Diffuser, SpeedringFront Diffuser, SpeedringFront Diffuser
Compatible WithUniversalProfotoUniversal
InteriorSilverSilverSilver
ShapeOctagonOctagonSquare

About Westcott Rapid Box Switch

FEATURED REVIEWS

Well-Built and Easy to Use

By William C.

Initially saw the Westcott Rapid Box Octabox in use during a photo coaching session. I purchased the medium model due to low ceilings where I do a number of my shoots.The octabox frame is sturdy and well-made. Instead of an umbrella-style shaft lock device, the Westcott Rapid Box uses a magnet to hold the box in the open position. The diffusers were easy to install, and can be folded up when the Box is collapsed.Probably my favorite feature is the zipper in the side body of the Octabox - it a...

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High quality soft box diffuser with easy set up

By Benjamin B.

Adorama site is clean, well-designed and a snap to navigate. Product arrived quickly, well-packaged and in perfect condition. Westcott Rapid Box diffuser is incredibly easy to assemble right out of the box and appears to be of very good quality. So far, softbox has produced very pleasing results using a FlashPoint Zoom TTL Li-ion flash set-up with my Nikon D750. Looking forward to expanding my Westcott product collection.

Let the Rapid Box Switch Octa-S Softbox 26" with Speedlite Switch Insert revolutionize your photography lighting setup. This stylish and durable octagonal modifier is the ideal key light for portrait photography, creating a natural and appealing catch light in your subject's eyes due to its unique round shape.

The Rapid Box Switch Octa-S Softbox is a versatile, high-quality product from the reputable brand, Westcott. It's designed for compatibility with the most popular strobes, speedlites, and monolights, featuring 13 interchangeable light mount inserts and 9 collapsible light modifiers. This makes it the premier softbox series that evolves with your changing needs.

Constructed with solid aluminum umbrella-inspired framework, this softbox maximizes durability while minimizing weight. It eliminates the need for separate support rods, making setup a breeze. Its quick-collapse frame paired with durable fabrics offers the professional light modification you're seeking without the tedious setup.

The Rapid Box Switch Octa-S Softbox also features premium diffusion panels made from all-natural, unbleached nylon fabric. Unlike processed diffusion fabrics, these panels soften your light source without altering its color temperature, ensuring the quality of your shots.

The optional Deflector Plate is a must-have accessory that minimizes hot spots and creates a stunning beauty-style light output. These plates are easy to use with all Rapid Box softboxes.

Designed with an external mount, the Rapid Box Switch allows for quick access to your speedlight or strobe controls and the utilization of line-of-sight (or optical wireless) functionality. Of course, radio triggers can also be used.

The Speedlite Switch Insert is a versatile system that allows you to mount a variety of off-camera flashes to the same Switch softbox. These durable all-metal adapters slide quickly into your Switch's rear tabs and secure in place with the Switch's sliding thumb-lock.

After your shoot, the Rapid Box Switch Octa-S Softbox breaks down instantly into a sleek carry case for easy travel and storage. This is the professional, versatile, and high-quality lighting solution you've been looking for.

Westcott Rapid Box Switch Features

  • Rapid Box Switch Octa-S Features
  • 26" nominal diameter
  • Convenient and collapsible octagonal light modifier with the fastest setup time
  • Easily switch different types of lights in seconds
  • Requires a Switch Insert to mount a compatible light source
  • Quick-release thumb-lock ensures the security of your light
  • Durable metal framework and heat-resistant fabrics for dependability
  • Neutral diffusion fabric provides consistent color temperature
  • Taut silver interior maximizes light output
  • Largest selection of quick building light modifiers in the industry
  • Switch Insert (Speedlite)
  • Pairs virtually any speedlite flash with any Rapid Box Switch or Beauty Dish Switch light modifier
  • Durable all-metal construction for dependability
  • Quickly and securely attaches your light to your Rapid Box Switch

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 12 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Achieve beautiful, soft light with this 26" Octa-S softbox, perfect for portraits and product photography.
  • The Rapid Box Switch system allows for quick changes, saving valuable time during fast-paced shoots.
  • Its octagon shape creates natural-looking catchlights, enhancing your subject's eyes in portraits.
  • Silver interior maximizes light output, ensuring efficient use of your speedlite's power for great shots.
  • Durable construction ensures this softbox withstands frequent use, making it a reliable studio essential.
  • Lightweight and portable at only 1 lb, this softbox is ideal for on-location shoots and travel photography.

What's in the box:

  • Rapid Box Switch Octa-S with Speedlite Switch Insert
  • Westcott 1 Year Limited Warranty