Westcott Mini Apollo Flash Kit - consists of: 16x16" (40x40cm) Mini Apollo Softbox, Shoe Mount and "L" Bracket
The Westcott Mini Apollo Flash Kit adapts your shoe-mount flash, enabling it to light your subjects with soft, even light. It was designed for your flash unit while it is mounted to a light stand. This kit includes a 16 x 16" (40 x 40 cm) Mini-Apollo Softbox, Hot Shoe Mount with an umbrella Bracket and an L-Mounting Bracket. The Shoe Mount allows you to attach the flash to a standard lightstand.
- If your flash is tall and touching the top of the Apollo with just using the Shoe Mount, the L-Mounting Bracket allows you to mount the flash lower within the Apollo.
- The Mini-Apollo mounts just like a standard umbrella and the silver interior allows for maximum light output.
| Size | 16 x 16" (40 x 40 cm) |
| Shape | Small square |
| Compatibility | Flash only |
| Removable Front Face | Yes |
| Removable Interior Baffle | No |
| Accepts Grids | No |
| Required Speed Ring | Not Applicable |
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by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
64%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (6)
- Easy to setup (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography (3)
- Portraits (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (3), Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Works as advertised!
I mount my Nikon SB-600, with the light facing into the Apollo mini, and it delivers great soft light. I prefer to use this indoors rather than shooting through a white translucent umbrella...Read complete review
I mount my Nikon SB-600, with the light facing into the Apollo mini, and it delivers great soft light. I prefer to use this indoors rather than shooting through a white translucent umbrella because you don't get light spilling out in all directions.
I have not had any problems angling the softbox up or down, and have been able to turn the flash on / off without opening the diffusion material by simply pressing on the material over the flash power button.
My only complaint is that the front diffusion material could have been a little larger to allow it to more snugly fit around the inside of the softbox structure.
It would have been nice to have included a pounch of some sort to carry the softbox, L-bracket and light stand adapter.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Works but cumbersome
The quality of the diffused light is nice but this thing is a pain to use. It is not designed well at all. It is a pain to set up and the screw system ...Read complete review
The quality of the diffused light is nice but this thing is a pain to use. It is not designed well at all. It is a pain to set up and the screw system it uses comes loose requiring you to re-adjust constantly. Also, If you set it up like the directions state with the flash bulb forward, you will not get much diffused light. The light is just too close to the white fabric. You must set it up so the flash bounces of the back of the softbox to get any diffusion. I really doubt Westcott put much effort into the design of this thing.
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Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
Comments about Westcott Mini Apollo Flash Kit:
This softbox produces nice soft light - expecially if the flash is mounted facing the back of the box, allowing the light to reflect around inside before hitting the diffusor in the front. Setup is very quick and easy.
The internal umbrella structure does have two slight drawbacks: (1) the center umbrella pole extends all the way out to the diffusor and casts a slight shadow; (2) the center pole prevents a flash from being mounted in the center of the box, and makes it somewhat difficult to use a larger flash (such as the Nikon SB-900).
All in all, this softbox is a good deal for the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Westcott Mini Apollo Flash Kit:
Does a nice job with the light, but the included bracket is to short with Pocket Wizard Flex attatched.
Big Rubber bands solved the problem
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Just what I needed
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Still photography Indor
Comments about Westcott Mini Apollo Flash Kit:
Use of the product to compliment the larger 20x20 set I gave. The more compact set is easier to setup and breakdown (not to mention) move around
Awesome product
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Westcott Mini Apollo Flash Kit:
Small and Compact. Easy to travel with.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not Durable
Best Uses
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Westcott Mini Apollo Flash Kit:
The box was missing a part, had to return and get another.
great: size, portability.
not great: not a solid product, still having trouble assembling it. Not sure how long it will last in the field.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great light
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Westcott Mini Apollo Flash Kit:
I mount my Nikon SB-600, with the light facing into the Apollo mini, and it delivers great soft light. I prefer to use this indoors rather than shooting through a white translucent umbrella because you don't get light spilling out in all directions.
I have not had any problems angling the softbox up or down, and have been able to turn the flash on / off without opening the diffusion material by simply pressing on the material over the flash power button.
My only complaint is that the front diffusion material could have been a little larger to allow it to more snugly fit around the inside of the softbox structure.
It would have been nice to have included a pounch of some sort to carry the softbox, L-bracket and light stand adapter.
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Special Events
Comments about Westcott Mini Apollo Flash Kit:
Using a shoe flash off camera requires some skill.
Westcott has tried to make this process simple. A 'L' shaped barcket adapter arm is the heart of their solution. Where they have errored is in the fine points of the 1/4x20 " bolts. They can not be tightened strongly enough. Also the scalling down of a larger design has greatly reduced it's light value. So, do not buy what I bought, but buy their larger model
Pros
- Good Value
- High Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Westcott Mini Apollo Flash Kit:
Great softbox for small flashes. Sets up quick and doesn't tale up much space.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
Cons
- None found yet
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Westcott Mini Apollo Flash Kit:
Use it with my speedlight. Setup is quick.
Pros
- Small lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Westcott Mini Apollo Flash Kit:
The quality of the diffused light is nice but this thing is a pain to use. It is not designed well at all. It is a pain to set up and the screw system it uses comes loose requiring you to re-adjust constantly. Also, If you set it up like the directions state with the flash bulb forward, you will not get much diffused light. The light is just too close to the white fabric. You must set it up so the flash bounces of the back of the softbox to get any diffusion. I really doubt Westcott put much effort into the design of this thing.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Quality of light produced
Cons
- Awkward mount
- Flimsy
- Poor Construction
Best Uses
- Outdoors
Comments about Westcott Mini Apollo Flash Kit:
I intended to use this softbox as a catch light on location and am sorely disappointed. Construction is flimsy, mounting the flash is awkward, and once mounted, you have to unzip the closure to access flash controls. It is difficult to direct the light inside the box because of the way it has to be mounted. It is light weight, and the light produced is nice and soft, but it is difficult to control because of the aforementioned issues. Not something I would purchase again or recommend.
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What's in the Box
- Mini Apollo Softbox for Flash Only - 16x16" (40x40cm)
- Shoe Mount (5015)
- "L" Bracket (8519)
- One Year Manufacturer's Warranty
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