Profoto Hard Reflectors

For a softer light in any shape

Hard Reflectors in photography

The name “Hard Reflectors” reveals two important characteristics of these light-shaping tools. As the name suggests – the reflectors themselves are hard, which makes them extremely durable. They are coated in high – quality metal, either with a silver or a white finish. Secondly, they tend to create a harder light with a more distinct fall-off than, for instance, a softbox or an umbrella. Creatively they help you alter the contrast and the mood of your images by creating a number of lighting effects from direct, focused light with a distinct fall-off to a wider, more even light spread across the image area. Their versatility makes them an essential light modifier.

What is a hard reflector in photography?
Hard Reflectors explained in under a minute
Profoto's product expert Chris Fain explains what a hard reflector is and how it affects the light.
Hard Reflectors product demo
Get to know Profoto's Hard Reflectors
Profoto's product expert Chris Fain demonstrates Profoto's range of hard reflectors and how to use them with a flash.

Challenge: Lindsay Adler vs. Chris Knight
One light, one hard reflector
Watch how Lindsay Adler and Chris Knight create two completely different looks using only one light and hard reflector.
Challenge: Lindsay Adler vs. Chris Knight
Telling a story with hard reflectors
Lindsay Adler and Chris Knight create portraits that represent their aesthetic using Profoto hard reflectors.

What's the difference?

Click below to learn more about the various Hard Reflectors

Clic Magnum Reflector

OCF Zoom Reflector

OCF Magnum Reflector

Zoom Reflector

Renowned for its zoom function, the Zoom Reflector has been a firm favorite of photographers all over the world.

Please note! The beam angle is measured and light spread is optimized for ProHeads. When used on a flash with a flat front glass, the characteristics will be different.

Beam angle: 105 ° (position 10),
75 ° (position 7), 35 °(position 6)
Height: 180 mm
Diameter: 100 mm
Front diameter: 195 mm
Grid available: Yes (sold separately)

Zoom Reflector White

Magnum Reflector

Increases light output by one f-stop compared to the standard Zoom Reflector while maintaining a flooded light. As a result, the Magnum is a natural choice when you want smooth and even light with maximum output.

Please note! The beam angle is measured and light spread is optimized for ProHeads. When used on a flash with a flat fronted glass, the characteristics will be different.

Beam angle: 35° (position 8),
50° (position 4)
Height: 260 mm
Diameter: 100 mm
Front diameter: 350 mm
Grid available: Yes (sold separately)

Magnum Reflector White

WideZoom Reflector

Has many similarities to the popular Magnum Reflector, but it creates a wider and more strikingly even light spread. These unique features have made the WideZoom a go-to reflector among fashion photographers in need of a crisp, brilliant main light or perfectly even background illumination.

Please note! The beam angle is measured and light spread is optimized for ProHeads. When used on a flash with a flat fronted glass, the characteristics will be different.

Beam angle: 72 ° (position 10),
48 °(position 6)
Height: 290 mm
Diameter: 100 mm
Front diameter: 290 mm
Grid available: Yes
(sold separately)

TeleZoom Reflector

While it shares its basic characteristics with the Zoom Reflector, the TeleZoom Reflector has a deeper shape that creates a more directed and even light with a distinct fall-off. This has made the TeleZoom a fixture among photographers who want to work with deep light or throw light evenly over large distances.

Please note! The beam angle is measured and light spread is optimized for ProHeads. When used on a flash with a flat fronted glass, the characteristics will be different.

Beam angle: 56 ° (position 10),
30 ° (position 5)
Height: 420 mm
Diameter: 100 mm
Front diameter: 349 mm
Grid available: Yes
(sold separately)

TeleZoom Reflector White

NarrowBeam Reflector

Creates an intense and focused beam of light. It provides an extreme hot spot and a dramatic light fall-off, which gives a striking effect

Please note! The beam angle is measured and light spread is optimized for ProHeads. When used on a flash with a flat fronted glass, the characteristics will be different.

Beam angle: 25 ° (position 9),
70 °(position 5)
Height: 182 mm
Diameter: 100 mm
Front diameter: 348 mm
Grid available: Yes
(sold separately)

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