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Westcott Switch Beauty Dish (24")

BH #WE2520 • MFR #2520
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Westcott Switch Beauty Dish (24")
Key Features
  • For Speedlights and Strobes
  • Collapsible Design, Deflector Plate
  • Removable Front Diffuser
  • 13 Brands of Optional Inserts Available
As the name "Switch" hints, Westcott has introduced a line of modifiers designed for rapid setup and swapping out of different brands of strobes and speedlights in seconds. The 24" Switch Beauty Dish is a good choice for full portraiture, fashion, or work on the road. The problem with metal beauty dishes has always been transport and the large, unwieldy cases used to protect them from dings and dents. Westcott gets around all that by giving the dish a lightweight (1.9 lb), collapsible design that opens and folds down in seconds like an umbrella. The Beauty Dish Switch has all the advantages of rigid dishes—that signature soft but crisp quality of light that is very kind to hair, fashion, make-up, and simple portraiture. Another benefit is the reflection of natural-looking catchlights in your subject's eyes.
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Westcott Switch Beauty Dish Overview

As the name "Switch" hints, Westcott has introduced a line of modifiers designed for rapid setup and swapping out of different brands of strobes and speedlights in seconds. The 24" Switch Beauty Dish is a good choice for full portraiture, fashion, or work on the road. The problem with metal beauty dishes has always been transport and the large, unwieldy cases used to protect them from dings and dents. Westcott gets around all that by giving the dish a lightweight (1.9 lb), collapsible design that opens and folds down in seconds like an umbrella. The Beauty Dish Switch has all the advantages of rigid dishes—that signature soft but crisp quality of light that is very kind to hair, fashion, make-up, and simple portraiture. Another benefit is the reflection of natural-looking catchlights in your subject's eyes.

As mentioned earlier, the Beauty Dish has a basic ring to hold it together, but instead of full speed rings, 13 "inserts" are available for a speedlight or 12 different brands of strobes. The quick release thumb-lock on the Beauty Dish Switch ensures the security of your light. Besides the benefit of speed, the dish is structurally sound with durable metal framework and heat-resistant fabric. The dish has an interior deflector plate that bounces the light backward and distributes it throughout the dish, thus defeating the hot spot. It also comes with a slip-on front diffuser for those who want to soften the light quality further. Its material has been thoroughly tested and found to be neutral, ensuring a true rendition of color. A carry case is included for storage and transport. Optional accessories include a 40° grid to narrow and control the dish's beam spread.

UPC: 812735028125

Westcott Switch Beauty Dish Specs

Key Specs
Item Type
24" Collapsible Beauty Dish (16-Sided Hexadecagon Shape)
Interior Color
White
Light Compatibility
Requires Bracket/Speed Ring (Not Included)
Interior Color
White
Light Compatibility
Requires Bracket/Speed Ring (Not Included)
Quick Open Type
Click/Locking Type
Accepts Grids
Yes (Not Included)
Removable Front Face
Yes
Light Loss/Gain
No
Materials
Fabric, Metal
Dimensions
ø: 24 x H: 13.75" / ø: 61 x H: 35 cm
Weight
1.9 lb / 0.86 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.335 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
18.1 x 6.4 x 6.1"

Westcott Switch Beauty Dish Reviews

Good build - Great Beauty Dish

By Raymond
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2025-03-04

The beauty dish is great however the switch is not the best. It snaps off easily. There should be a grip on the switch to turn and snap on. Besides this, it is a great modifier.

Best light modifier ever...

By Dustin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-15

I love this modifier. I've been using big, deep octoboxe style modifiers for years to get the look I want, and none of them have been portable. This modifier is worth every dollar! It collapses and assembles like a dream and the results are stunning. The low profile allows me to work in tight spaces as well. Build quality is second to none.

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Is there an adapter for use with the Godox ...

Is there an adapter for use with the Godox AD600pro?
Asked by: Lam
The proper adapter for the Godox AD600 Pro is the Westcott Rapid Box Switch / Beauty Dish Switch Insert for Bowens Flash Heads, B&H# WE2530. https://bhpho.to/2PTZq8l
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2019-12-23

What is the angle of coverage?

What is the angle of coverage?
Asked by: peter
Your resulting Beam angle is dependent on many factors including but not limited to the light source, the configuration with or without the plate, diffusion fabric and grid. Using an FJ400 which is designed to distribute the light evenly and the Beauty Dish with the deflector plate and diffusion front yields a beam angle of ~120°.
Answered by: FJ Westcott
Date published: 2021-03-15

Is an adapter required for use with the Westcott ...

Is an adapter required for use with the Westcott FJ400 strobes?
Asked by: John
Yes, the FJ400 takes the Bowens mount and that insert can be found here -https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1414215-REG/westcott_2530_rapid_box_switch.html
Answered by: FJ Westcott
Date published: 2020-12-12

Will it work with the Profoto B1 and a frosted ...

Will it work with the Profoto B1 and a frosted dome on the flash ?
Asked by: Clarence
Yes, a little snug going on the B10 but very nice modifier
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-09-12

What parts do I need to use this with Canon 430 ...

What parts do I need to use this with Canon 430 exII speedlite?
Asked by: Bruce
The Speedlite switch insert
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2020-01-15

Any views on this version vs the silver interior ...

Any views on this version vs the silver interior version? trying to decide between the two. would silver output more light?
Asked by: Matthew
Silver would output more light, it's also going to be specular as opposed to diffuse.
Answered by: Franklin
Date published: 2023-06-14

How easy & quick is the Westcott Switch Beauty ...

How easy & quick is the Westcott Switch Beauty Dish 24" to assemble and disassemble (for Profoto B10)?
Asked by: Scarlett
The set-up/breakdown of this Westcott Switch Beauty Dish is very easy when using it with the Profoto B10.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2021-05-25

This item can I use Profoto B1X ?

This item can I use Profoto B1X ?
Asked by: Khoren
Yes, the following cookie insert is needed in order to mount system. Westcott Rapid Box Switch / Beauty Dish Switch Insert for Profoto Flash Heads BH #WE2539 • MFR #2539 https://bhpho.to/3Jol3Jz
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2023-03-08
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