Westcott Optical Spot by Lindsay Adler
The Westcott Optical Spot is a highly creative light shaping tool designed to give you precise control over your lighting. Whether you want bold, eye-catching patterns or subtle textures, it allows you to project clean, focused light exactly where you need it. Designed in collaboration with Lindsay Adler, this system opens up a wide range of creative possibilities for both photography and video, making it a powerful addition to any studio setup.
The Perfect Modifier For
- Portrait and fashion photographers exploring creative lighting
- Studio shooters wanting precise control over light placement
- Photographers creating dramatic or stylised effects
- Videographers looking to add texture and interest to scenes
Key Features
- Complete Optical Spot system with lens, gobos and gels included
- 150mm f/3.5 focusing lens for sharp, controlled light projection
- Projects clean, sharp-edged light without halo or colour shift
- Includes 8 gobos for creative patterns and textures
- Supplied with 5 colour gels for added creative effects
- Adjustable metal leaves for shaping and slicing light
- Compatible with both strobes and continuous lights
- Supports up to 100W COB LEDs and 600Ws strobes
- Expandable with additional gobo and gel packs
- Includes travel case for storage and transport
Precision Light Control
The Optical Spot allows you to shape and focus your light with a level of control that is difficult to achieve with traditional modifiers. The included lens produces a clean, sharp beam that can be adjusted to create either crisp or soft-edged effects.
Create Patterns and Textures
With the included gobos, you can project detailed patterns onto your subject or background. From subtle textures to bold graphic shapes, this gives you a wide range of creative options without needing complex setups.
Shape Your Light with Accuracy
The built-in metal leaves allow you to cut and shape the light into precise forms, making it easy to highlight specific areas or create dramatic lighting effects. This is particularly useful for portrait and fashion work.
Add Colour to Your Scene
The included gels can be used to introduce colour into your lighting, adding another layer of creativity. Combined with the gobos and focus control, this gives you a highly flexible lighting system.
Works with Strobes and Continuous Lights
The Optical Spot can be used with both studio strobes and continuous LED lights, making it suitable for both photography and video work. It mounts easily to compatible lights using the included bracket.
Designed for Creative Workflows
Developed with input from Lindsay Adler, this system is built to help photographers push their creative boundaries. It also includes access to an exclusive video covering practical techniques and ideas for using the Optical Spot.
What’s Included
- 1 x Optical Spot
- 1 x 150mm f/3.5 Lens with Cap
- 1 x Lens Case
- 8 x Gobos
- 1 x Gobo Holder
- 1 x Gobo Storage Case
- 5 x Colour Gels
- 1 x Gel Ring Clip
- 1 x Light Mount
- 1 x Travel Case
TFC’s Verdict:
This is one of those tools that can completely change how you approach lighting. It gives you a level of control and creativity that standard modifiers simply cannot match. Whether you are creating subtle accents or bold, graphic effects, the Optical Spot is a genuinely powerful addition to any creative studio setup.
MPN: 4760B
