Westcott Rapid Box Switch Strip Softbox 1'x4' (No Insert)
The Westcott Rapid Box Switch Strip Softbox 1'x4' is designed for photographers and filmmakers who need precise, controlled light with extended coverage. With its longer, narrow profile, it is ideal for creating clean edge, rim, or hair light across taller subjects or wider scenes, helping add separation and shape without unwanted spill. Like the rest of the Rapid Box Switch range, it features a quick-collapse design and interchangeable Switch Insert system, making it a flexible and reliable choice for both studio and location work.
The Perfect Softbox For
- Portrait photographers creating rim or hair light across full-length subjects.
- Fashion and commercial shooters needing even edge lighting over larger areas.
- Product photographers requiring controlled highlights on taller objects.
- Studios using multiple lighting brands and wanting fast, flexible changeovers.
- Location shooters needing quick setup with a larger strip light source.
Key Features
- Strip softbox measuring approximately 30 x 122 cm.
- Extended length for more even coverage across larger subjects.
- Long, narrow design for precise edge, rim, and hair lighting.
- Fast, collapsible umbrella-style aluminium framework.
- Compatible with speedlights and strobes using Switch Inserts.
- Quick-release thumb-lock securely holds the Switch Insert in place.
- Durable metal construction with heat-resistant fabrics.
- Neutral diffusion fabric for accurate and consistent colour.
- Inner baffle and outer diffusion for smooth, even light output.
- Taut silver interior to maximise light efficiency.
Designed for Speed and Precision
The Rapid Box Switch Strip Softbox delivers professional light shaping without slowing you down. The solid aluminium frame opens quickly with no loose rods, while the longer strip design gives you greater control over how light falls across your subject. Your light mounts outside the softbox, making it easy to adjust settings and work with both wireless and line-of-sight triggering.
More Coverage, Same Control
Compared to shorter strip softboxes, the 1' x 4' version provides a longer, more even highlight, making it especially useful for full-length portraits, fashion work, and larger product setups. It maintains the same tight beam control while extending your lighting reach vertically or horizontally.
A Flexible System That Grows With You
The Rapid Box Switch system is built around adaptability. With a wide range of optional Switch Inserts available, you can quickly swap between different lighting brands without replacing your modifiers. Inserts slide into the rear of the softbox and lock securely with the built-in thumb-lock for a solid, dependable setup.
What’s Included
- Rapid Box Switch Strip Softbox (1' x 4')
- Outer diffusion panel (1-stop)
- Inner baffle (1-stop)
- Carry case
Important Note
This version does not include a Switch Insert. A compatible insert is required to mount the softbox to your light and must be purchased separately.
TFC’s Verdict:
If you need as much coverage as a strip can offer, this is the one to go for. It’s particularly effective for full-length portraits and fashion work, where consistent edge lighting makes a real difference. You get the same speed and flexibility as the rest of the Switch range, just with more reach and control.
MPN: 2526
