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Westcott Apollo 28" Light Modifier with Recessed Front

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★★★★☆
4.3

 

$131.50 at Adorama

 
 

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Pros

  • Lightweight (7)
  • Softens light (5)
  • Convenient interface (4)
  • Reliable (3)
  • Well built / quality construction (3)
  • Easy to pack (1)
  • Easy to use (1)
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Cons

  • Flimsy (1)
  • Pointing down is limited (1)

Best Uses

  • Lighting (5)
  • Photography (4)
  • Tote along (2)
  • Close -ups (1)
  • Fill flash (1)
  • Home theater (1)
  • Indoor (1)
  • Portable (1)
  • Portraits (1)
  • Special events (1)
 
 
 

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Westcott Apollo 28" Light Modifier with Recessed Front

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Model 2334
Select For AC/DC Strobes

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Last update: Sep 22, 2009

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Westcott Apollo 28" Light Modifier with Recessed Front Review

Beautiful light...simple setup....

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Convenient Interface
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable
  • Softens Light
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Pointing down is limited

    Best Uses

  • Lighting
  • Photography
  • Very Portable
 

"Product produces beautiful light and is extremely portable as it goes up just like an umbrella. Being that it's used for a hotshoe flash, the light stand is in the middle of the bottom of the box which prohibits being able to point it down at an extreme angle. "

Softbox to camera right....

Softbox to camera right....
  • Made with Product
  • Using Product

Softbox to camera left....

Softbox to camera left....
  • Using Product
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 21 2008
Todd
Atlanta, Ga
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  • Professional
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Price: $131.50
 
 

Westcott Apollo 28" Light Modifier with Recessed Front Review

Love it!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Softens Light

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Portraits
  • Tote Along
  • Travel
 

"Easy to use, and the perfect size for around the house and small studio. The softbox is actually built onto an umbrella frame, so it collapses and expands easily. Also it attaches to your lightstand exactly like an umbrella does, so no extra hardware is required if you already have an umbrella. T …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 29 2008
Andrew
Toronto
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  • Photo Enthusiast
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Price: $131.50
 
 

Westcott Apollo 28" Light Modifier with Recessed Front Review

Great diffused light and time saver!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Convenient Interface
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable
  • Softens Light

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Fill Flash
  • Lighting
  • Photography
 

"I've had an Apollo for nearly twenty years, and recently noticed it had begun to lose some of the reflective material. I had to buy another -- they're so easy to use! No speedring to fuss with and my SB-26 is more than enough for quick, tight headshots. I bring three 26's, collapsable stands, with …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 9 2008
Glenn
Chicagoland
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Price: $131.50
 
 

Westcott Apollo 28" Light Modifier with Recessed Front Review

Portable and handy

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Softens Light
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Lighting
  • Photography
 

"Purchased due to recommendation in Zac Ariass' OneLight DVD. I have used this softbox both in-home for personal photographs and in the field (literally! A field!) for portraits. The construction is sturdy and top-notch. The light produced is soft and creamy. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 24 2008
charlesj68
Loveland, Colorado
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Westcott Apollo 28" Light Modifier with Recessed Front Review

Best modifier I have bought to date.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Convenient Interface
  • Easy To Pack
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Close -ups
  • Special Events
  • Tote Along
 

"This softbox sets up quick and attaches to a lightstand just like an umbrella.

I shoot my Nikon SB-24's wirelessly in this with terrific results.

I highly recommend this softbox. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 14 2009
Shawn T.
Superior, WI
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  • Semi-pro Photographer
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