Westcott Egg Crate Grid 40-Degree for Rapid Box Switch

The Westcott 40-Degree Egg Crate Grid is a light-shaping accessory designed exclusively for the Rapid Box Switch 3x4 softbox. Its primary function is to narrow the beam spread of your softbox output to a controlled 40-degree angle, giving you the ability to direct light precisely onto your subject while preventing it from spilling onto backgrounds, set walls, or other areas of your scene. This is particularly valuable in studio environments where controlling contrast between lit and unlit areas is essential, as well as on location where stray light can cause unwanted lens flare or wash out carefully planned compositions.

The egg crate design uses a honeycomb-like fabric grid structure that attaches to the front face of the Rapid Box Switch 3x4. Despite restricting the direction of light, the grid preserves the soft, diffused quality that makes softboxes a go-to modifier for portrait, product, and video lighting. The result is a more directional yet still flattering light source — often described as having the control of a grid spot with the quality of a softbox. For photographers and filmmakers who already own the Rapid Box Switch system, this grid is a practical addition that expands creative control without requiring a separate modifier or lighting setup.