
Profoto
Profoto Clic Snoot Magnetic Mount Light Shaper
★★★★★
Snap on a precision spotlight in seconds — the Clic Snoot turns your A-series flash into a focused accent light with zero light spill.
$59.00*
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Overview
Key Features
Created to be used with all A-series flashes, the Clic Snoot instantly reduces the light spread to create a beautiful spotlight with little to no light spillage
Instant mount with a magnetic click
Stack over Clic light shaping tools with flat surface
Delivered in a protective case
Compatible with Profoto A-series flashes
Specifications
Mount Type
Magnetic
Compatibility
Profoto A-series flashes
Stackability
Over Clic light shaping tools with flat surface
Included Accessory
Protective case
Function
Reduces light spread for spotlight effect
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- One-handed magnetic attachment means you can swap the snoot on and off mid-shoot without slowing down — genuinely useful during fast editorial or portrait sessions.
- Produces a focused spotlight with minimal light spill, ideal for accent lighting on hair, shoulders, or background elements without contaminating the main exposure.
- Stackable with Clic Gels and Grids, allowing combined light shaping effects from a single compact A-series flash.
- Ships in a protective case, keeping it safe in a packed flash bag without adding meaningful bulk.
- Compatible with the full A-series lineup, so it travels usefully across different body/flash configurations.
👎 Cons
- Beam angle is fixed — there's no adjustable aperture or internal iris, so precise beam width control requires physically repositioning the flash rather than adjusting the modifier.
- Exclusively compatible with Profoto A-series flashes — no cross-brand compatibility, so it's only a purchase consideration if you're already in the Profoto A ecosystem.
- At Profoto pricing, the cost-per-modifier is high compared to third-party alternatives, though the build quality and magnetic convenience reflect the premium.
- The snoot produces a relatively soft spotlight edge by snoot standards — photographers needing a razor-hard light circle may prefer a grid-based or projection attachment approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the magnetic mount to attach and remove on a real shoot?
Genuinely fast — one hand, one motion. The magnetic click mechanism means you can add or remove the snoot between frames without breaking your shooting rhythm. For editorial work where you're switching between broad fill and tight accent looks, that speed is a meaningful workflow advantage over traditional screw-mount or Velcro modifiers.
Can the Clic Snoot be stacked with Clic Gels or Grids on the same flash?
Yes — the flat surface design of the Clic system is specifically built for stacking. You can layer a Clic Grid or Gel underneath the Snoot to combine light control effects, such as adding color to an already-narrowed beam. The order of stacking affects the result, so it's worth experimenting in setup before the shoot.
What size spotlight does the Clic Snoot actually produce, and is it adjustable?
The beam size depends on your subject distance — closer placement produces a tighter pool of light, greater distance spreads it slightly. There's no internal iris or adjustable aperture on the Clic Snoot; the beam angle is fixed by the snoot's geometry. For tighter control, move the flash closer to the subject or background.
Which specific Profoto A-series flashes is the Clic Snoot compatible with?
The Clic Snoot is compatible with all Profoto A-series flashes — including the A1, A1X, A10, and A2. It is not designed to work with Profoto B or D-series monolights or heads; the magnetic mount is specific to the A-series form factor.
Does the Clic Snoot ship with any kind of protection for travel?
It ships in a protective case, which is practical given that this is a modifier you'll likely carry in a flash bag alongside the A-series unit. The case keeps the snoot from getting scratched or deformed in transit.