Employing a distinct design, the Westcott Apollo Deep Umbrella White 53" Photography Lightingfrom Westcott Apollo Deep Umbrella White 53" Photography Lightingcombines a soft quality of light with control over the output which is exceptional for an umbrella modifier. The depth of the light-shaper "focuses" the light, so while it disperses it like other umbrellas do, it also has a sharper cut-off. It provides control over where the light falls and maximizes output, making it suitable for long throw work. Unlike rectangular softboxes, the Apollo provides the benefit of natural-looking catchlights in the eyes of your subject. Made to last, the Apollo has 16 durable fiberglass ribs and a dual-walled 8mm metal shaft that fits nearly all flash heads, and it fits speedlights using a separately purchased swivel stand mount with an umbrella receptacle.

16 Durable Fiberglass Ribs    Deep Profile Provides Softness & Control    Neutral White Interior    Dual-Wall Shaft Rods

Designed with a deep profile and rigid framework, the Apollo Deep Umbrella creates an even and direct throw of light for impressive portrait photography.

The Apollo Deep Umbrella's 16-rod round design create natural-looking catchlights in your subject's eyes, allowing for pristine portraiture without distracting reflections.

With flexible framework and instant setup, these modifiers are designed for busy photographers. Each Apollo umbrella packs up quickly and can be thrown into any gear bag for effortless travel and storage.

Reflective, white-interior, deep umbrellas provide softer light output compared with the highly-reflective silver interior. Adjusting the position of your light source on the deep umbrella allows you to control the light's focus to achieve the look that you desire.

Shooting with strobes or monolights? Most studio lights include a built-in umbrella receptacle for instant mounting.

Shooting with speedlights? There are a variety of mounting brackets available with adjustable and tiltable options for precise positioning.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How long is the umbrella when folded?

A: The length when folded is 30.3” (inches)

Q: 2. Has anyone tried using the 43" diffuser over the 45" Westcott umbrella? Seems like there is and extra couple of inches of material around the edge that might allow this to fit.

A: The elastic band on the 43” diffuser designed for the Westcott 43” Deep Umbrellas allows the diffuser to fit and function on the standard 45” umbrella.

Q: 3. does it come in black/silver?

A: Yes, see B&H # WEUA43S MFR # 5633. The larger 53 version of the deep umbrellas also have two versions; one with white interior and one with silver interior.

Q: 4. the shaft fits into a profoto or broncolour?

A: Yes.

Q: 5. What length is the umbrella when folded?

A: The Westcott Diffusion Panel For 24" Deep Umbrella BH #WE5629 is a diffusion panel. It does not include the umbrella.

Q: 6. is this heat resitant? can we use with an Arri 650w tungsten?

A: According to Westcott, the maximum wattage hot light (tungsten, halogen, HMI, etc.) that is recommended for use with the Westcott Apollo Deep Umbrella (White, 43") would be a 300 watt light fixture. As such, no, I would not recommend the usage of the ARRI 650W Plus Tungsten Fresnel with the Westcott Apollo Deep Umbrella (White, 43").

Q: 7. Will this work with the new b1x?

A: Josue,Fit is no problem. Personal preference would be to add the profoto glass dome and spill kill reflector to spread the light or consider the white version for a more diffused light.

Q: 8. On the Westcott website it states that the maximum wattage is 300 for this umbrella. If I use a 600W strobe at full power will this damage the umbrella?

A: Anthony,The Wattage rating is for continuous lighting. Strobes are rated in Watt-Seconds. Your Strobe will work fine with the Umbrella.

Q: 9. 25” when folded. Does it include the middle shaft?

A: Yes it does. 25" from tip to tip.

Q: 10. How do they compare to Profoto versions?

A: The Profoto is a stronger build but both are very good deep umbrellas that deliver excellent results.