
Profoto 254711 RFi 36-Inch Octa Softbox
Create Beautiful Soft Light with This Octa SoftboxThe Profoto RFi 36-Inch Octa Softbox is designed to produce soft, even lighting with a unique octagonal shape. Ideal for portrait and fashion photography, this softbox features a high-efficiency silver lining and a removable front diffuser. ...
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Overview
Create Beautiful Soft Light with This Octa Softbox
The Profoto RFi 36-Inch Octa Softbox is designed to produce soft, even lighting with a unique octagonal shape. Ideal for portrait and fashion photography, this softbox features a high-efficiency silver lining and a removable front diffuser.
- Shape: Octa
- Size: 36 inches
- Interior: High Efficiency Silver Lining
- Diffuser: Removable Recessed Front Diffuser
- Assembly: Easy-to-assemble, Color-Coded Rod System
Key Features
High efficiency for maximum output
Each of the 12 RFi soft boxes offer a unique high-efficiency silver lining to maximize both light output and evenness of illumination. This allows a photographer to get repeatable consistent results regardless of the soft box they are using.
Compatible with all major flash brands
This item requires a speed ring. (Not included)
Specifications
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features a unique high-efficiency silver lining that maximizes light output and evenness of illumination.
- Delivers repeatable consistent results across different RFi softboxes due to its consistent lining.
- High efficiency design allows for maximum light output, ensuring bright and well-lit subjects.
- Provides soft, flattering light, ideal for portraits and product photography with its octa shape.
- The 36-inch size offers a good balance between portability and effective light spread for various shoots.
👎 Cons
- Requires a speed ring for attachment to a flash, which is not included and must be purchased separately.
- Compatibility with all major flash brands requires the correct speed ring, adding to the total cost and setup complexity.
- As a softbox, it is a light modifier and does not produce light independently, requiring an external flash unit.
- The 36-inch size may be too large for very small studios or on-location shoots where space is extremely limited.
- While efficient, the silver lining might produce slightly harsher reflections compared to white-lined softboxes for some preferences.