Westcott 2218 User's Manual
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1. nd 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 fiwestcott com F J Westcott Company Light Modifiers Page 2 of 2 Open the zipper on the bottom of the unit Open the white diffuser panel Place the mono light just inside of the light modifier leaving the controls on the outside Close the zippers around the light to create a snug fit After the light is in place close the diffuser pa2. nel by fastening the hook and loop tape Use the handle of the mounting rod for easy light adjustment For indirect diffusion when using the Apollo Mono purchase an optional Reflector Plate style 2875 Remove the reflector from the light and extend the bare bulb of the mono light further up into the Apollo still leaving the controls outside of the unit The anodized aluminum reflector plate 1s mounted on the center shaft of the Apollo just in front of the flash tube This allows the light to bounce off the reflector plate and around the inside of the light modifier before it is sent through the diffuser panel The Reflector Plate can be adjusted along the shaft closer or further from the flash tube to control the amount of light that is reflected off the silver interior of the Apollo Mono Westcott Apollo styles that are available and recommended wattage 2200 Micro Apollo flash only 2218 Mini Apollo 250W 2334 28 Recessed Front Apollo S00W 2335 28 Recessed Front Apollo Mono 500W 2348 50 Recessed Front Apollo JS 1000W Accessory for Apollo Mono 2875 Internal Reflector Plate for Apollo Mono Questions Please call 800 886 1689 or email info fiwestcott com F J Westcott Company
3. wesicoit ge 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 arou
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