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Westcott Apollo JS Softbox with Recessed Front for Flash

★★★★☆
4.2

based on 32 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.3

$252.50

from 1 store

Pros

  • Good color value (13)
  • Durable (12)
  • Attach securely (11)
  • Long-lasting (5)
  • Good value (2)
  • Powerful (2)
  • Adjustable (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Easily transportable (1)
  • Easy setup (1)
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Cons

  • Flimsy (2)
  • Weak (2)
  • 50x50 is big (1)
  • Best with smallish heads (1)
  • Delicate product (1)
  • Difficulty tilting box (1)
  • Must open to adjust flash (1)
  • None at time (1)
  • Not durable (1)
  • Not rugged (1)

Best Uses

  • Indoor (20)
  • General purpose (14)
  • Low light (10)
  • Night time (7)
  • Outdoors (7)
  • Special events (6)
  • All things studio (1)
  • Confusing (1)
  • Location and studio (1)
  • Portraits (1)
 
 
 

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Westcott Apollo JS Softbox with Recessed Front for Flash

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$252.50

No Tax Outside NY

Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 19, 2009

Westcott Apollo JS Softbox with Recessed Front for Flash Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
So easy to use; beautiful light

"It's big!! You need to keep that in mind, but it's fantastic. So easy to use, you'll be up and running within 5 minutes. I use it with my SB800 (pointed toward the back silver lining), on a medium duty lightstand with a standard umbrella mount bracket and I trigger it with my D300's flash in commander mode. Doesn't get any easier than this. No speed ring needed, no cables, nothing more. (Well, except maybe ..." Read Full Review »

Dec 02, 2008 by Sandie

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Nice light. Convenient. Poorly built.

"I really like the convenience of setting this unit up and the light it provides. My biggest worry is longevity with it. One of the posts has already ripped through the small rubber boot at the end, and it constantly pops off after only a dozen or so uses...." Read Full Review »

Nov 19, 2008 by Aaron

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Westcott Apollo JS Softbox with Recessed Front for Flash Review

LOVE IT so far!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attach Securely
  • Durable
  • Good Color Value

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Indoors
  • Low Light
  • Night Time
 

"I've used this box for 3 sessions so far and I'm in love. I was using a horrible umbrella before and the light I get from the Wescott is soft and diffused but the box doesn't block so much that I'm not getting any benefits from the added lights. My only complaint is that I always get my hair caught …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 19 2009
Katie Thacker Photography
Christiansburg, VA
I am:
  • Semi-pro Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $252.50
 

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Westcott Apollo JS Softbox with Recessed Front for Flash Review

So easy to use; beautiful light

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Use

    Cons

  • Not Rugged

    Best Uses

  • Indoors
  • Low Light
 

"It's big!! You need to keep that in mind, but it's fantastic. So easy to use, you'll be up and running within 5 minutes. I use it with my SB800 (pointed toward the back silver lining), on a medium duty lightstand with a standard umbrella mount bracket and I trigger it with my D300's flash in comma …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 2 2008
Sandie
NY
I am:
  • Semi-pro Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $252.50
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Westcott Apollo JS Softbox with Recessed Front for Flash Review

Fast, Compact, and Portable North Window

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attach Securely
  • Durable
  • Extremely compact
  • Extremely fast setup
  • No speedring needed

    Cons

  • Best with smallish heads
  • Must open to adjust flash

    Best Uses

  • Indoors
  • Location and studio
 

"I like Westcott Apollo softboxes because they're even more compact when folded (no speed ring needed) and faster to erect than other foldable softboxes. I take the JS model with me everywhere.



Another aspect of the JS is because the head is actually inside the softbox and pointed toward the rear …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 9 2008
Kirk Darling
Illinois
I am:
  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $252.50
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Westcott Apollo JS Softbox with Recessed Front for Flash Review

Think before you buy!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • No supports to insert

    Cons

  • Difficulty tilting box

    Best Uses

  • Indoors
 

"The light from this with my Canon 580ex is wonderful but I've had a hard time putting it at an angle because my light stand has to be inserted through a zipper in the back of the softbox and angling the box changes the relationship of that zipper opening to my pole and I can't angle it very much. I …"  Read Full Review »

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Apr 10 2008
isabel95
Western North Carolina
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $252.50
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Westcott Apollo JS Softbox with Recessed Front for Flash Review

Beautiful for filling a room

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Attach Securely
  • Good Color Value
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Indoors
  • Low Light
  • Special Events
 

"The box is big so if you have a small space you may need something a little smaller. Fairly easy setup but inflexible as far as angling it. The head goes in from the bottom of the box and then zips up. You would need a boom in order to have more angle control. I love it for what it is, if you need l …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 25 2008
como lo veo
New Haven, CT
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  • Professional
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Price: $252.50
 
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