Setup Instructions, Apollo Light Modifiers

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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

[1] 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.

Questions? Please call 800.886.1689 or email info@fjwestcott.com.