Westcott Switch Beauty Dish | 24″, White Interior

Westcott has unveiled a series of modifiers aptly named “Switch,” which facilitate quick setup and the interchangeability of various brands of strobes and speedlights within mere seconds. The 24″Switch Beauty Dish is particularly well-suited for full portraiture, fashion photography, or on-location shoots. Traditionally, metal beauty dishes have posed challenges in terms of transport due to their bulky and cumbersome protective cases. Westcott addresses this issue by offering a lightweight (1.9 lb), collapsible design that can be easily opened and folded down in seconds, much like an umbrella. The Beauty Dish Switch retains the benefits of traditional rigid dishes, providing that signature soft yet crisp quality of light that enhances hair, fashion, makeup, and straightforward portraiture. Additionally, it produces natural-looking catchlights in the eyes of the subject, further enhancing the overall aesthetic.

The Beauty Dish features a fundamental ring designed to maintain its structure, complemented by 13 “inserts” compatible with a speedlight or 12 various brands of strobes, rather than traditional full speed rings. The quick-release thumb-lock mechanism on the Beauty Dish Switch guarantees the stability of your lighting equipment. In addition to its rapid setup, the dish boasts a robust construction, utilizing a durable metal framework and heat-resistant fabric. An interior deflector plate is incorporated to reflect light backward, promoting even distribution and eliminating hot spots. For those seeking to further soften the light quality, a slip-on front diffuser is included. The materials used have undergone rigorous testing to ensure neutrality, providing an accurate color representation. A carry case is provided for convenient storage and transport. Optional accessories, such as a 40 grid, are available to narrow and control the beam spread of the dish.