Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm)
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.
- Superior Construction
- The Westcott Mirco Apollo has translucent material constructed of ripstop nylon, instead of plastic which easily rips and shortens the lifespan of the product.
- Superior Light Gathering
- The Westcott Micro Apollo has a highly-reflective silver surface upon the inner surfaces of the side panels to maximize your flash's power.
| 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 |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 59 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attach securely (30)
- Durable (29)
- Good color value (14)
- Long-lasting (11)
- Good power output (4)
Cons
- Flimsy (4)
Best Uses
- Indoors (35)
- General purpose (32)
- Low light (27)
- Outdoor events / games (21)
- Outdoors (20)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (25), Photo enthusiast (16), Professional (5), Pro photographer (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
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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Most Liked Negative Review
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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Pros
- Easy Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
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.
Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
i use it on my sb600 and sp700, attaches well and easily folds up for storage
Pros
- Easy Set Up
Cons
- Weak
Best Uses
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!
Pros
- Easy Set Up
- Efficient
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
Give great lighting! Easy to attach!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
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.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
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
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Candids
- Partys
- Weddings
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Special Events
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Special Events
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
I used the softbox at a band practice with terrible basement lighting and it did a great job diffusing my flash and helping to even it out. It also packs away very nicely.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
This is exactly what I was looking for, when working in tight spaces where I'm unable to use my larger softbox.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
For weddings where a soft light is essential
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
I love this softbox. I will probably buy some of the other sizes also. I use mine on a spot light that I bought at [...]. I saw it on a video I got. It works great!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Special Events
Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
I use this product on off camera 580ex flash, easy to use, and great for the price and size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adds to versatility
- Attach Securely
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
Installs just like it says. I use it as a stopgap for when I have to use my flash pointing directly at my subject. Never the best way, but the softbox helps with the harshness (along with rear sync). I'd recomend
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good value for the price
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Special Events
Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
I hate to use on camera flash because of the harsh flair of the flash. With the soft box the photos turned out beautifully. As a matter of fact I didn't even use it with the added flash, I just hung it on the camera over the built in flash and the outcome was incredible, this is just what I have been looking for to take good photographs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Special Events
Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
Love taking portraits with this!. Great combination with SB600, SC-29, and Nikon D80. i had to buy this for portraits, thats a given.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Time
- Outdoors
Comments about Westcott Micro Apollo Softbox - 5 x 8" (13 x 20cm):
Don't expect a big softbox look from this. It's better than harsh direct flash, but not by much. Combine the minor improvement with the decreased flash output and extra setup time, and I'm not even sure it's worth it. However, when you're outside at night without a bounce-wall this is still better than bare flash.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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