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<blockquote data-quote="Fortkentdad" data-source="post: 605012" data-attributes="member: 24285"><p><span style="font-size: 10px">My B&H order arrived at the Co-Op today. <span style="font-size: 9px"> (Ya know your in farm country when the courier pick up place is the local Co-Op farm supply co.)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">Added a Westcott Apollo 28x28 softbox with grid to my collection. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"><span style="font-size: 9px"><a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/62245-REG/Westcott_2334_Apollo_Softbox_with_Recessed.html" target="_blank">https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/62245-REG/Westcott_2334_Apollo_Softbox_with_Recessed.html</a> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">B&H had it on sale and are giving away a free grid (The sale is still on today I checked). </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">This is similar but different from my recent Neweer 2x2 grid box. The Apollo is 28" square - the Newer 24" </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">The Neweer is just one rebranding of this pop open 'tulip" style box. I think it is a Godox product - Godox rebrands all the time. Lastolite makes one but I think theirs is different - I'd hope so as they charge a lot more for it. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">Comparing these two: </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">The Apollo is umbrella style and needs a stand with umbrella hole gizmo whereas the Newer needs a speed ring. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">The Neweer tilts easier - the Apollo has limited tilting unless you put it onto a boom arm. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">I think it is easier to put multiple flash units inside the Apollo. The hole at the back of the Neweer box is designed for one speedlight. But I can get my big Godox 360 bare-bulb flash in it easily. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">Westcott Apollo is 'brand name" whereas the Neweer is well 'Brand "X" model' I paid close to twice as much for the Apollo even on sale and that is just for the softbox, diffuser and grid (does not even include a bag) whereas the Neweer included a $25 "</span>S-Type Bracket' /s<span style="font-size: 10px">peedring that I can use with any Bowens style modifier and carrying case. The bracket is mostly plastic but seems sturdy enough. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">I bought two different mounting brackets. The big "T" "</span>Impact Adjustable Twin Shoe" that is shown first with one of the flashes mounted upside down. </p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">But with the Godox triggers under my flashes they seem to come very close to the top of the box. At least with one up and one down the light is a bit more balanced. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">Downside of the Twin Shoe is that it takes two receivers if you want remote control of the flash power. This is a big advantage if the flash is inside a box with a grid and diffuser panel. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">And I also bought a </span>Impact FA-300HS Triple-Flash Hot Shoe, this little gizmo has three hot shoes and allows one trigger to control all three. </p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">Will post a separate story about curious issue with this unit. For the most part it worked better. One receiver can control three flashes inside the box - nice. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">See the rest of the story here: <span style="font-size: 9px"><a href="https://nikonites.com/other-photography-equipment/38715-impact-fa-300hs-triple-flash-hot-shoe-adapter-has-issues-my-sb-700-ttl.html" target="_blank">https://nikonites.com/other-photography-equipment/38715-impact-fa-300hs-triple-flash-hot-shoe-adapter-has-issues-my-sb-700-ttl.html</a></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]244236[/ATTACH][ATTACH]244235[/ATTACH][ATTACH]244237[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fortkentdad, post: 605012, member: 24285"] [SIZE=2]My B&H order arrived at the Co-Op today. [SIZE=1] (Ya know your in farm country when the courier pick up place is the local Co-Op farm supply co.)[/SIZE] Added a Westcott Apollo 28x28 softbox with grid to my collection. [SIZE=1][URL]https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/62245-REG/Westcott_2334_Apollo_Softbox_with_Recessed.html[/URL] [/SIZE] B&H had it on sale and are giving away a free grid (The sale is still on today I checked). This is similar but different from my recent Neweer 2x2 grid box. The Apollo is 28" square - the Newer 24" The Neweer is just one rebranding of this pop open 'tulip" style box. I think it is a Godox product - Godox rebrands all the time. Lastolite makes one but I think theirs is different - I'd hope so as they charge a lot more for it. Comparing these two: The Apollo is umbrella style and needs a stand with umbrella hole gizmo whereas the Newer needs a speed ring. The Neweer tilts easier - the Apollo has limited tilting unless you put it onto a boom arm. I think it is easier to put multiple flash units inside the Apollo. The hole at the back of the Neweer box is designed for one speedlight. But I can get my big Godox 360 bare-bulb flash in it easily. Westcott Apollo is 'brand name" whereas the Neweer is well 'Brand "X" model' I paid close to twice as much for the Apollo even on sale and that is just for the softbox, diffuser and grid (does not even include a bag) whereas the Neweer included a $25 "[/SIZE]S-Type Bracket' /s[SIZE=2]peedring that I can use with any Bowens style modifier and carrying case. The bracket is mostly plastic but seems sturdy enough. I bought two different mounting brackets. The big "T" "[/SIZE]Impact Adjustable Twin Shoe" that is shown first with one of the flashes mounted upside down. [SIZE=2]But with the Godox triggers under my flashes they seem to come very close to the top of the box. At least with one up and one down the light is a bit more balanced. Downside of the Twin Shoe is that it takes two receivers if you want remote control of the flash power. This is a big advantage if the flash is inside a box with a grid and diffuser panel. And I also bought a [/SIZE]Impact FA-300HS Triple-Flash Hot Shoe, this little gizmo has three hot shoes and allows one trigger to control all three. [SIZE=2]Will post a separate story about curious issue with this unit. For the most part it worked better. One receiver can control three flashes inside the box - nice. See the rest of the story here: [SIZE=1][URL]https://nikonites.com/other-photography-equipment/38715-impact-fa-300hs-triple-flash-hot-shoe-adapter-has-issues-my-sb-700-ttl.html[/URL][/SIZE] [/SIZE] [ATTACH=CONFIG]244236._xfImport[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]244235._xfImport[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]244237._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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