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Westcott Rapid Box 26″ Octa Softbox

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$28.76 $39.95 In stock

Category: Lighting & Studio

The Westcott Rapid Box 26″ Octa is a compact octagonal softbox designed for use with a range of speedlite flash units and compatible strobe systems, providing a portable and quick-deploying light modifier suited to on-location and studio portrait photography. The octagonal shape produces a distinctive rounded catchlight and a light quality that transitions naturally from highlight to shadow, and the compact 26-inch diameter keeps the overall modifier portable and manageable for travel and location use. An inner and outer diffusion baffle work together to soften and even out the light distribution across the panel, and the Rapid Box quick-setup design allows the softbox to be assembled and broken down rapidly without tools for efficient workflow on location or in the studio. A removable speedlite bracket accommodates a range of compatible speedlite flash units for direct on-speedlite mounting without requiring a separate light stand strobe.

– 26-inch octagonal softbox
– Distinctive rounded octagonal catchlight
– Inner and outer diffusion baffles for even light distribution
– Natural highlight-to-shadow transition
– Rapid Box quick-setup design for tool-free assembly
– Speedlite bracket for direct flash unit mounting
– Compact and portable 26-inch diameter for location use
– Suitable for portrait and on-location photography
– Practical for studio and travel lighting setupsThe Westcott Rapid Box 26″ Octa is a compact octagonal softbox designed for use with a range of speedlite flash units and compatible strobe systems, providing a portable and quick-deploying light modifier suited to on-location and studio portrait photography. The octagonal shape produces a distinctive rounded catchlight and a light quality that transitions naturally from highlight to shadow, and the compact 26-inch diameter keeps the overall modifier portable and manageable for travel and location use. An inner and outer diffusion baffle work together to soften and even out the light distribution across the panel, and the Rapid Box quick-setup design allows the softbox to be assembled and broken down rapidly without tools for efficient workflow on location or in the studio. A removable speedlite bracket accommodates a range of compatible speedlite flash units for direct on-speedlite mounting without requiring a separate light stand strobe.

– 26-inch octagonal softbox
– Distinctive rounded octagonal catchlight
– Inner and outer diffusion baffles for even light distribution
– Natural highlight-to-shadow transition
– Rapid Box quick-setup design for tool-free assembly
– Speedlite bracket for direct flash unit mounting
– Compact and portable 26-inch diameter for location use
– Suitable for portrait and on-location photography
– Practical for studio and travel lighting setups

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Henry J. ★★★★★

The 26-inch octa shape gives a really nice round catchlight in the eyes, and it collapses down small enough to toss in my bag without a second thought. I’ve used it on both a speedlite and a strobe for headshots, and the quick-deploy design means I’m actually excited to set up lights now.

Charlotte T. ★★★★★

Setup and breakdown are genuinely fast—the collapsible rods snap into place in seconds, and the whole thing fits back into its carry bag easily. The 26-inch size is perfect for on-location portraits, giving a nice catchlight without being bulky. Really solid build for the weight.

Richard ★★★★★

I was surprised how much softer the light looks compared to my old umbrella, and the folding mechanism makes setup almost too easy. It's light enough to take on location without any hassle.