Profoto Softboxes | Profoto (CA)

Softboxes in photography

With Profoto’s softboxes, you can create a soft light source, minimize harsh shadows, and let the natural look take center stage. It’s true to say we’ve got a softbox for every occasion, whether you’re working on the go or in the studio.

For each shape, we have a variety of sizes and optional accessories for even more precise light shaping. As a rule of thumb, the larger the softbox is in relation to the subject, the softer the light becomes. Choose from four different softbox shapes depending on your lighting requirements: Rectangular, square, octa or strip.

Rectangular softboxes suit most photography purposes as their shape makes them similar to a window light. Square softboxes are often used for head and shoulder portraits, as they provide an even, soft-edged and flattering light on all sides that seems to wrap around the subject.

Octa softboxes are also commonly used for portrait photography thanks to their circle-like shape that generates an attractive and natural-looking catch light in the subject’s eye. Strip softboxes are great as rim lights and for creating long and perfectly even highlights with soft edges.

What is a softbox in photography? Softboxes explained in under a minute

Softboxes explained in under a minute

Profoto's product expert Chris Fain explains what a softbox is and how it affects the light.
Softboxes product demo Get to know Profoto's softboxes

Get to know Profoto's softboxes

Profoto's product expert Chris Fain demonstrates Profoto's range of softboxes and how to use them with a flash.

What's the difference?

Profoto Softboxes

All-in-one mount with an integrated speedring. Easy to set up and quick to fold/unfold.

With a heat resistance up to 500 W halogen, it can be used with our mains- and battery operated monolights, as well as our heads with halogen modeling lights.

Please note: to use it with our A-series flashes, OCF Adapter is needed.

Number of variants: 3
Type of shapes: Rectangular, Octa and Strip
Diameter: 100 mm
Diffusor: Removable
Adapter needed: No (built in)

   

Clic Softbox

Made for A-series flashes and due to a smaller diameter cannot be used with other types of Profoto lights.

Easy set-up with a magnetic snap function with an integrated handle and stand adapter.

Number of variants: 3
Type of shapes: Octa
Diameter: 75 mm
Adapter needed: No (built in)
   

  

   

   
  

 

OCF Softbox

For our battery-operated monolights; B1- and B10 series.

With the Clic OCF Adapter II, OCF softboxes can be used with A-series 
flashes.

Due to heat restriction, the OCF softboxes can not be used together with our mains operated monolight and heads with halogen modeling lights.

Number of variants: 6
Type of shapes: Rectangular, Square, Octa and Strip
Diameter: 100 mm
Adapter needed: Yes (OCF Speedring)

RFi Softbox

A more heat resistant series and mainly made for our mains operated flashes and heads with halogen modeling light.

Can also be used with our battery operated monolights; B1- and B10 series
but we do not recommend to use larger light modifers than 4 feet/120 cm due to weight issues.

Number of variants: 11
Type of shapes: Rectangular, Square, Octa and Strip
Diameter: 100 mm
Adapter needed: Yes (RFi Speedring)