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Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-L with Bowens Insert
Product Code: J354332W
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Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-L Softbox with Bowens Insert
The Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-L is a large, fast-setting octagonal softbox designed for photographers who want soft, flattering light with maximum coverage. With a 48†(122 cm) diameter, it produces broad, wraparound illumination and natural-looking circular catchlights, making it an excellent key light for portraits, fashion, and commercial work. Built around Westcotts clever Switch system, it allows you to adapt the softbox to different lighting systems in seconds, while the included Bowens insert ensures seamless compatibility with a wide range of popular strobes and LED lights.
The Perfect Softbox For
- Portrait and fashion photographers needing large, soft, wraparound light
- Studios looking for a reliable, high-quality key light
- On-location shooters who need fast setup with a larger modifier
- Photographers using Bowens-mount strobes or LEDs
Key Features
- 48†(122 cm) octagonal softbox for soft, even, wraparound light
- Creates natural, circular catchlights ideal for portraits
- Rapid Box Switch system allows fast swapping between compatible lights
- Includes Bowens Switch Insert
- Quick-release thumb-lock securely holds the insert in place
- Durable metal framework with heat-resistant fabrics
- Neutral diffusion fabric for accurate colour reproduction
- Silver interior maximises light output and efficiency
- Fast umbrella-style setup with no loose rods
- Optional 40-degree egg-crate grid available separately
The Softbox That Changes With You
The Rapid Box Switch system is built around flexibility. With a wide range of interchangeable Switch Inserts available, the same softbox can be used with different brands of strobes and speedlights. This means you can change lighting systems without replacing your modifiers. The thumb-lock mechanism keeps everything secure while allowing fast changes when needed.
Large, Soft, Flattering Light
The larger 48†size produces a broader, softer quality of light compared to smaller modifiers, making it ideal for full-length portraits, group shots, and situations where you want smooth shadow transitions and even coverage. Its a dependable key light that delivers consistent, professional results.
Fast Setup, Built for Real-World Use
Constructed with a solid aluminium, umbrella-style frame, the Octa-L opens and closes in seconds without the need for separate rods. This keeps setup quick and straightforward while maintaining durability. The light mounts externally, giving you easy access to controls and making it ideal for both studio and on-location shooting.
Premium, Colour-Neutral Diffusion
Westcotts diffusion panels are made from unbleached, all-natural nylon fabric. This ensures your light is softened evenly without introducing unwanted colour shifts, helping maintain accurate and consistent colour across your images.
Whats Included
- Rapid Box Switch Octa-L Softbox (48â€)
- Bowens Switch Insert
- Outer diffusion panel (1-stop)
- Inner baffle (1-stop)
- Carry case
A fantastic key light for portrait and commercial photographers who want soft, flattering light with minimal setup time. The larger size gives you beautiful wraparound coverage, while the Switch system adds long-term flexibility. A strong choice for both studio and location work.
MPN: 2523-2530
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- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
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