Profoto Clic Softbox Octa (2.3')

I like this softbox very much. It snaps open and closed including the wand to hold it or put it on a tripod. Folds small enough to fit in a carry on, your own umbrella case to sling over your shoulder, and can even be stuffed into a pants pocket. Sticks out but it works. Quality of light is very nice. The A2 just magnetically sticks on and holds steady even as you move the softbox around or jiggle it. I've been shooting it holding it in one hand and camera in the other. At first I was nervous the A2 would fall off, but it holds fast. (A1/1x/10 do not hold on without some kind of additional support) The only issue I have, and is the cause of 4 stars insteadof 5, is the A2 does not hold on tothe softbox steady if you put on any of the A2 magnetic filters. The magnet in the A2 is strong enough to hold it fast to the softbox But the filter magnets are not strong enough to hold the A2 on to the softbox. I'm playing with velcro to see if I can rig the A2 to stay on the softbox when using filters

This product is nice from a concept point-of-view and setup / teardown is fast. Unfortunately, as other reviewers have noted, the "clic" magnets that hold the Profoto A10 (or A1, A2, etc,) to the softbox are not strong enough. The "clic" system really only works for holding filters and grids to the front of the flash. In my case, I was able to shoot in a studio environment. But, the second you move your lightstand, the flash will come crashing down. If you do get this system, remove the flash every time you adjust the position of your lightstand or your €1,000 Profoto flash will become a paperweight. Profoto could fix this by improving the magnets and/or creating a safety attachment to prevent a dislodged flash from falling to the ground.

I've worked with many different softboxes and all kinds of modifiers, and this is the best combination of speed and quality of light that I've ever used. I still smile when I set it up because it's so much quicker than every other softbox out there! I use this on a Profoto A1, and the light this combination produces is beautifully soft. Perfect for on-the-go headshots, as well as product and food setups.

I bought this for my weddings for bridal preparations and general quick portraits with my A2. In the past when I needed some off camera lighting I had the profoto beauty dish but I had to think about whether I wanted to click the rods in place since that would take 5 minutes to set it up and a couple minutes to break it down. With this Clic Softbox I snap it open and take the photos in less time than it would take me to set up a traditional soft box. It is expensive but my Profoto gear tends to last so I look at it as an investment.

I would not purchase this Clic Softbox Octa due to the fact that the magnets do not hold Profoto A1 for more than a few seconds and I had to have my Profoto A1 repaired due to damage from the unit falling off from the Profoto Clic Softbox Octa. There is no warranty on this either. I wouldn't waste my money on this unless you want a broken Profoto unit. I'm very sad and disappointed in this product. I was able to get a few great indoor headshots with it before it dropped my A1 Profoto 3 times and broke it!

I used this modified with my Profoto A1x and the speed light keeps falling off and this is causing damage to the speed light function. the magnets are weak and do not hold the weight of Profoto A1x!