Profoto Softbox 3' Octa White - 1780589

Profoto Softbox 3' Octa White - 1780589

The Profoto Softbox Octa sets up in seconds thanks to its integrated speedring and creates a stunning, soft light. Its circle-like shape generates natural catchlights in the subject’s eyes, making it perfect for portraiture photography. The Octa shape produces equally soft or hard edges on all sides, making it ideal for fashion, beauty, and portrait photography.

Featuring an all-in-one mount design, the Profoto Softbox Octa is incredibly easy to set up with a quick fold/unfold solution. In addition, it provides adjustable softness and intensity of light through its removable and interchangeable diffuser. The recessed front evenly delivers a distribution of natural-looking light and as it is heat-resistant, it is compatible with flashes using halogen continuous (up to 500W halogen) light as well.

With a range of accessories available, the Profoto Softbox Octa provides complete creative freedom for photographers seeking precise control over their lighting setups.

The white interior diffuses the light evenly to create softer, natural-looking illumination with reduced contrast and shadows.

Note: When used with ProHead on power level 10 (2400Ws) together with continuous light (500W) on full effect, a maximum of 8 flashes per minute is recommended to prevent the speedring from getting too hot to touch.

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Q: What is the Profoto Softbox 3' Octa White (1780589)?
A: The Profoto Softbox 3' Octa White is a compact 90 cm octagonal softbox designed to produce soft, flattering, natural-looking light for portraits, beauty, fashion, and product photography.

Q: What kind of light does it produce?
A: It creates soft, even illumination with smooth shadow falloff and natural circular catchlights in the eyes, ideal for professional portrait lighting.

Q: What makes the white interior different?
A: The white interior diffuses light more evenly than silver interiors, reducing contrast and producing a softer, more natural look.

Q: Is it easy to set up and use?
A: Yes. It features an all-in-one foldable design with an integrated speedring for fast setup and breakdown on set or location.

Q: Which lights is it compatible with?
A: It works with Profoto 100 mm light heads and select Profoto A-series flashes using the appropriate OCF adapter.

Q: Can it be used with accessories?
A: Yes. It supports optional grids and diffusers for more control over light direction and softness.

Q: What is it best used for?
A: It is ideal for portrait, fashion, beauty, and commercial photography where soft, controlled, high-quality light is required.

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