Westcott 5635 53in Apollo Deep Umbrella Silver

The Westcott 5635 Apollo Deep Umbrella is a 53-inch (135cm) reflective silver modifier built for photographers who need more directional control than a standard umbrella provides. Its deep parabolic profile wraps around the light source, channeling output into a focused beam that minimizes spill and delivers a more defined light pattern. The silver reflective interior maximizes efficiency by bouncing nearly all incoming light back toward the subject, producing a brighter, more specular quality than white-lined alternatives — making it an effective choice when you need to overpower ambient light or work at greater distances from your subject.

Structurally, the Apollo Deep Umbrella is built with 16 fiberglass ribs and dual-wall shaft rods. The 16-rib design creates a smooth, round canopy that translates into natural circular catchlights in portraits, avoiding the polygonal shapes that can result from umbrellas with fewer ribs. The dual-wall shaft resists bending under the weight of the open canopy and holds up during repeated setup and teardown. Compatible with strobes, constant lights, and speedlites via its 8mm shaft with 7mm tapered tip, this umbrella fits into most standard umbrella brackets without adapters. For photographers looking for a large, efficient, and focused light modifier with fast setup, the Apollo Deep Umbrella offers a practical step up from conventional flat umbrellas.