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Profoto RFi Octa Softbox 3ft Portrait Kit
Create Stunning Portraits with Soft, Even Lighting The Profoto RFi Octa Softbox is a popular choice for photographers seeking soft, even lighting for fashion, beauty, and portrait photography. Its octagonal shape creates a beautiful, natural-looking catchlight in the subject's eyes. This bundle ...
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Overview
Create Stunning Portraits with Soft, Even Lighting
The Profoto RFi Octa Softbox is a popular choice for photographers seeking soft, even lighting for fashion, beauty, and portrait photography. Its octagonal shape creates a beautiful, natural-looking catchlight in the subject's eyes. This bundle includes speedring adaptors, a strip softbox, and a reflector for added versatility.
Specifications:
- Softbox Type: Octagonal
- Popular Use: Fashion, beauty and portrait photography
- Bundle Includes: 2 Pack Profoto RFi Speedring Adaptor, Profoto 1 x 3' RFi Softbox Strip, Profoto 47.24" / 120cm Large Reflector, White/Silver
Key Features
Creates a soft and flattering light.
Deeper shape and recessed front for precise control.
Double-layered diffusers and a highly reflective silver interior.
Made with high-quality fabrics.
Color-coded rods and Velcro attachments mean hassle-free assembly and disassembly.
Requires an RFi Speedring (sold separately). Offered for all major flash brands.
Use with an optional softgrid for even more precise light shaping.
Designed for years of everyday use.
Delivered in a labeled soft bag.
Specifications
Product Type
Octa Softbox
Size
3ft
Design Features
Deeper shape, Recessed front
Diffusers
Double-layered
Interior Material
Highly reflective silver
Construction Material
High-quality fabrics
Assembly Aids
Color-coded rods, Velcro attachments
Required Accessory
RFi Speedring (sold separately)
Optional Accessory
Softgrid (sold separately)
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Creates a soft and flattering light, ideal for portrait and other forms of photography requiring gentle illumination.
- Features a deeper shape and recessed front, allowing for precise control over light direction and spill.
- Utilizes double-layered diffusers and a highly reflective silver interior, maximizing light output and softness.
- Constructed with high-quality fabrics, indicating durability and reliability for consistent professional use.
- Designed for hassle-free assembly and disassembly with color-coded rods and Velcro attachments, saving time on set.
👎 Cons
- Requires an RFi Speedring, which is sold separately, adding an additional cost and component to acquire for full functionality.
- The "Portrait Kit" designation implies a primary use case, potentially limiting its versatility for photographers who need broader lighting solutions.
- While designed for years of everyday use, specific warranty information or details on replaceable parts are not provided.
- The description does not specify the light brand or type this softbox is directly compatible with beyond requiring an RFi Speedring.
- An optional softgrid for more precise light shaping is sold separately, further increasing the potential investment for advanced control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light quality does the Profoto RFi Octa Softbox produce?
The Profoto RFi Octa Softbox is designed to create a soft and flattering light, making it suitable for portraits and other photography requiring gentle illumination.
Is the RFi Octa Softbox easy to set up and take down?
Yes, it features color-coded rods and Velcro attachments to ensure hassle-free assembly and disassembly, saving time during shoots.
Does this softbox come with everything I need to use it with my flash?
No, the Profoto RFi Octa Softbox requires an RFi Speedring, which is sold separately, to connect it to your flash unit.
What features contribute to the light quality of this softbox?
It utilizes double-layered diffusers and a highly reflective silver interior, which work together to maximize light output and create a soft, even spread.
Can I achieve more precise light control with this softbox?
Yes, an optional softgrid is available (sold separately) that can be used with this softbox to achieve even more precise light shaping.
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