The Westcott Micro Apollo light modifier eliminates red-eye, brightens colors and softens harsh light from flash. The lightweight frame also functions as a gel holder. It is easy to install and remove, and tucks away into a corner of a camera bag.
| Size | 5 x 8" (13 x 20 cm) |
| Shape | Extra small rectangle |
| Compatibility | On-camera shoe, or handle-mount flash |
| Removable Face | No |
| Removable Baffle | No |
| Accepts Grids | No |
| Required Speed Ring | Not Applicable |
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Use it all the time with SB-900
Did not like this on the SB-600 due to the small size of the flash. With the SB-900 this softbox is excellent. Direct flash no problem (I leave the Nikon diffuser on...Read complete review
Did not like this on the SB-600 due to the small size of the flash. With the SB-900 this softbox is excellent. Direct flash no problem (I leave the Nikon diffuser on) and really softens bounce flash for wide shots.
Folds completely flat goes everywhere. I used it in the delivery room when my last son was born. Great results. This will definitely go with me wherever I travel. Fits perfectly in those outer bag pockets that you never quite know what to put in them.
I mount using a Honl speedstrap around the speedlight. The assembly will move around if you push on it but it has never fallen off on me. Make the metal mounting tabs a little bigger (to accommodate a larger patch of velcro) and this is 5 stars.
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Don't bother on a Nikon SB-800 or SB-900
I'm sure this works well from a lighting point of view but you will never get the chance since it won't mount properly. Here' why...
The velcro mounts on the softbox are p...Read complete review
I'm sure this works well from a lighting point of view but you will never get the chance since it won't mount properly. Here' why...
The velcro mounts on the softbox are planer but the sides of the speedflashes are angled. If "<" represents the angled sides of the flash (exaggerated, of course) and "|" represents the planar surface of one of the two metal tabs with preinstalled velcro, you can see that there will be only one linear flimsy velcro connection on either side of the speedflash...
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The softbox sags under its own weight. I've chosen to keep the softbox with plans to design a better mount.
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
I happen to also be a professional musician but I think they sent me the wrong review form. I purchased this piece of photography gear for use in our photography business. I was fairly underwhelmed by the Micro Apollo. It looked much cooler in pictures. The quality of the fabric, sewing and wire frame is merely adequate and far from first rate. With frequent use, extra care will be needed to keep it from wearing and tearing.
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
Softens light for reception/event-style photography. I prefer it to bounce and most diffusers--it is very evenly distributed.
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
It's a pretty good quality product.
I've used it for some macro photography and the light diffusion is great.
It uses velcro to attach to the side of the flash body (which means you have to stick the other side of the velcro on your flash).
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
really softens the light from the flash
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
This is so easy to use and I love how small it is. I use this in the moment when I need to soften my flash and get a shot quickly. It fits into my b-hobo kelly moore bag it is so small along with my camera, flash, and extra lens.
There are no lips to contain the edges of the light with this little soft box so make note of that, but believe me it isn't a bad thing you just need to know that it has limitations just like a soft box with an edge.
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
Wonderful product. Detachable flash fixes red eye but it is often too strong and still too small of a light source. If you want better photos you need to soften the flash and increase it's size. This product does both. it's more than just a diffuser. It makes studio type of lighting portable and convenient. Something to own. I don't know why all professional photographers aren't using this.
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
Great for reducing the harsh glare from a flash. Indespensible addition to any photographer's kit.
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
I love how compact and easy to store the Micro softbox is. I've only used once off camera and was happy with the results.
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
Great product I do wish I had bought this product earlier, will give you results like using a softbox in the studio. I do not use flash on camera and the results are extraordinary.
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
Easy to mount on flash. Makes the flash so soft and brings out great color on skin.
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i use it on my sb600 and sp700, attaches well and easily folds up for storage
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
It doesn't produce the amount of diffused light i would like. I understand it's small and my expectations were probably just higher...i guess it's better than just shooting straight on without it...still better to just bounce off a white ceiling or wall!
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
Give great lighting! Easy to attach!
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
I bought this small box to use for a beach shoot where I knew it would likely be too windy for an umbrella. It did a great job of softening the light.
I use a Honl strap rather than ruining my flashes by putting sticky velcro on them directly. The box came with the soft velcro sides attached. I simply pulled those off and replaced them with 2 patches of the hooked sides that came with the box.
What I like about it is that it allows me to use a gel on the Honl strap vertically while attaching the box to the sides of the flash. It stayed on pretty firmly and that was a pleasant surprise.
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
i use it with a canon 430exii flash. it is sturdy if you install it correctly. first you clean the surface with rubbing alcohle a step most people skip if the didnt read the instructions. if you follow on what it says you will have a vary sturdy soft box on your flash
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
Does a great job when I'm in a hurry. Softens flash and shadows. I use Micro Apollo with a LumiQuest Ultrastrap for my lens and it's really stable with less hassle.
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
Easy to use, very portable (folds up and fits in my camera bag), and rugged. I use mine with Nikon SB-700 speedlights and they work perfectly. Just the answer for portable and easy to use light diffusion.
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
This product is great for indoor use such as at weddings. Lightweight and compact.
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
I bought this softbox to use at my DIY photo booth at my wedding reception a few weeks ago. I used this on a Canon 580 EX II flash mounted directly on top of my Canon 50D. I used a wide angle (10-22mm) EF-S lens and had my subjects just a few feet from the camera. The photos turned out great. Everyone was evenly lit and Micro Apollo prevented harsh shadows on my backdrop. The Micro Apollo worked perfectly in this scenario and I couldn't be happier with how the photos turned out.
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Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
Doing just what i expected it to. Folds flat and stores nicely in the bag, and sits securely on the flash. No detachable parts, the "cone" is held out by two metal brackets that is secured to the side of the flash head with velcro. Works well.
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