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Setup Instructions
Apollo Light Modifiers
Style: 2334 (28” Apollo); 2335 (28” Apollo Mono); 2218 (Mini Apollo); 2348 (JS Apollo)
Description
The Westcott Apollo™ and Apollo™ Mono are built on umbrella frames. There is no need for speed
rings, simply use the umbrella receptacle on your light. Easy opening and closing means easy set-up
and takedown. The square or rectangular shape allows you to scrim or control the light more readily and
allows 104 degrees of light spread
Product Contains
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Apollo
(Style 2335 will also contain an additional mounting bracket)
Instructions
To mount the standard Apollo™ light modifier onto your light, open the zipper at the bottom of the unit.
Open the white diffuser panel. The white diffuser panel has hook and loop tape on the sides and bottom
and is sewn across the top. This allows for easy access to the inside of the light modifier. Open the
Apollo™ like an umbrella. On the smaller models, such as the #2218 Mini Apollo, it is helpful to push
slightly against the top of the unit with one hand while raising the slider up the center shaft to click into
place.
After the Apollo™ is open, slide the shaft through the umbrella receptacle of the light. Tighten the
setscrew onto the shaft.
Do not over tighten!
This could damage the umbrella shaft. After the
Apollo™ is secure, drop the diffuser panel down and fasten the hook and loop tape together. Close the
bottom zipper opening around the light stand or boom arm.
Directional light examples
: For
direct diffusion
, position light facing the white diffuser panel. The
light will have a bright center with a softer edge. The distance of the light to the diffuser panel will
govern the brightness of the center of the light.
Caution: positioning the light or other hot objects too
close or in contact with the fabric of the Apollo may cause damage
. For
indirect diffusion
, mount the
Apollo™ with the light facing towards the back of the light modifier. With the light in this position,
light will bounce off the silver metalized back of the unit and produce a more uniform, softer light.
To mount the Apollo™ Mono to the light, unscrew the umbrella-mounting block from the mounting rod.
Place the mounting bar through the umbrella receptacle with the black plastic ball handle on the outside
of the Apollo™.
Please note that the mounting rod has a flat edge for the setscrew in the mounting
block to lock onto and prevent the block from turning
. Replace the umbrella receptacle on the end of the
mounting rod.
