Profoto 201501 Overview
Profoto has introduced a line of softboxes with an all-in-one mount design that allows photographers to quickly shape their light. The 3 Octa Softbox sets up in seconds, offering an easy-to-use fold/unfold solution. Besides the benefit of speed, this octa softbox is made with a heat-resistant fabric and a reflective silver interior that maximizes your light source s output. The modifier has a convenient, integrated speed ring that suits a wide range of Profoto models including ProHead and B10 lights. A carry case is included for storage and transport.
Soft, Flattering Portrait Lighting
This 3 octa softbox is ideal for fashion and portrait photographers. It creates an even, wrap-around quality of light and natural-looking catchlights in your subject s eyes. This essential circular-shaped modifier produces equally soft or hard edges on all of its sides, making it a great tool for beauty shots. The octa softbox s diffusion material is fully removable and interchangeable to meet your different requirements.
Heat-Resistant Fabric
Able to soften and diffuse light, the octa softbox is a classic modifier that features a heat-resistant design. It can safely support a variety of different types of fixtures such as flashes using halogen lights up to 500W.
Widely Compatible
This octa softbox easily sets up without requiring an additional speed ring to mount select Profoto lights. It works with a wide range of ProHeads, B10s, and 100mm light heads. You can also make it compatible with Profoto A-Series flashes, which requires a separately available OCF adapter II.
- Fully compatible with B10, B10X, B10X Plus, B1, B1X, D1, D2, D2i, and all ProHeads with up to 500W modeling light
Additional Accessories
Users can pick up a separately available fabric softgrid, as well, to control light spill. An edge mask is also available for this model. Optional accessories easily attach to the octa softbox via touch-fasteners.
Profoto 201501 Specs
Key Specs
Item Type | Softbox (Circular Shape) |
Interior Color | Silver |
Light Compatibility | Direct Attachment (Requires No Bracket/Speed Ring): For Profoto Prohead Models / Profoto B10 Models |
Accepts Grids | Yes (Not Included) |
In the Box
- Profoto Octa Softbox (3`, Silver Interior)
- Diffuser Kit (1-Stop)
- Carry Case
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