Westcott 43" Apollo Orb with Grid

Westcott indicates the Westcott 43 Apollo Orb has a maximum wattage rating of 300W.

While Westcott does not indicate the 43 Apollo Orb's closed length, the measurements of the shipping box the Orb is shipped within from Westcott measures 39.0 x 3.2 x 3.2 . As the Orb is inside the shipping box (and is collapsed for shipment), I would state it would be physically slightly smaller than the box measurements, and can be used as an approximation for the unit's collapsed size.

You could also use a Boom Arm with the ORB to give more flexibility in the positioning of the ORB since the hole on the bottom of the ORB limits movement to a degree.

You can mount multiple flash in the Apollo Orb using one of these BH #MABTFJM.

In order to light a subject from the side a end-user would need a c-stand. Please review the following item. Impact Turtle Base C-Stand Kit (10.75', Chrome) BH #IMLSCT40MK • MFR #LS-CT40MK https://bhpho.to/3X374MJ

There is an opening on the bottom of the Orb softbox that allows you to tilt. If you want an extreme tilt of the modifier, we recommend using a mini-boom arm.

Thanks for your questions. Both answers rely on the amount of ambient lighting. Most modern speedlights produce about 75 watt seconds of power output. To create a half body shot, your 43" Apollo Orb should be 3-4 feet away from your subject, which a speedlight should supply enough power for this situation (may not work in full sun). For a full body shot, your 43" Apollo Orb should be 6-7 feet away from your subject (may require cloudy environment or indoor setting). For a group of 3-5 people your 43" Apollo Orb should be 8-10 feet away from your subjects and a speedlight will not do a great job unless you're in a cloudy environment or indoor setting. The great feature about the 43" Apollo Orb is that it's built on an umbrella mount so it can be used on speedlights, and also more powerful strobes for those times that you need more light output.

The material of the Westcott 43 Apollo Orb Speedlite Kit does allow infrared light to enter the unit, so a Nikon DSLR camera with a built-in flash that has wireless Commander capabilities can trigger the Nikon SB-910 Speedlight Flash inside the Apollo Orb. However, do note that range may be limited, and you may have to vary the position of the softbox setup for best results.