The Profoto Softbox 5' Octa is a large octagonal softbox for Profoto 100mm flashes and LED lights, made to project broad, soft light for people and interviews. Its rounder shape gives natural catchlights in the eyes, while the recessed front diffuser spreads light evenly across the face or subject. The integrated speedring folds and unfolds quickly, so setup is fast and straightforward.
Profoto Softbox 5' Octa Key Features:
- Large octagonal softbox creates soft light for people and interviews
- Round shape produces natural catchlights in the subject’s eyes
- Integrated speedring folds open quickly during setup
- Recessed front diffuser spreads light evenly across the subject
- Removable diffuser changes softness and light intensity
- Heat-resistant build, suitable for Profoto 100mm flashes and LED lights
- Reinforced construction keeps the softbox stable on larger sets
- Upgraded Velcro holds diffusers and grids securely in place
- Four safety-wire points add security when rigging overhead
FAQs:
What kind of light does the Profoto Softbox 5' Octa create?
The Profoto Softbox 5' Octa creates a broad, soft light with a natural-looking spread. Its octagonal shape wraps light around faces more evenly than a narrow modifier, while the rounder front produces catchlights that look closer to a circular source in the eyes. The recessed diffuser sits back from the front edge, so the light spreads across the fabric before leaving the softbox. This gives a smoother wash of light for portraits, beauty, fashion and interview work.
Why use an Octa shape for certain lighting scenarios?
An Octa gives a more circular reflection in the eyes, which often feels natural in portrait and beauty work. Because the shape is even on all sides, the edge of the light behaves consistently rather than looking stronger from one direction. When you place it close to a subject, the large front area softens skin texture by spreading the light across a wider surface. That makes it a practical modifier when the face, hair, and clothing all need to be lit by the same light source.
How easy is the Softbox 5' Octa to set up?
The Softbox 5' Octa uses an all-in-one mount with an integrated speedring, so you do not have to build the softbox around a separate ring before mounting it. You unfold it, lock the structure into shape, then attach it to the light using Profoto’s clamp mount. That saves time when moving between setups or building a larger lighting arrangement.
Can I change the softness of the light?
Yes. The softbox uses a removable, interchangeable diffuser, so you can adjust how much the fabric spreads and reduce the light before it reaches the subject. Removing or changing diffusion lets more direct light through, while stronger diffusion spreads the light more before it leaves the front. This changes both softness and intensity, because the diffuser alters how much light passes through and how widely it scatters.
Product Specification
| Colour | Black |
| For Use With | Profoto 100mm flashes and LED lights |
| Included Accessories | 1-stop diffuser, soft bag |
| Interior Surface Colour | Silver |
| Size [cm] | 21.6 x 11.2 x 120cm |
| Type | Softbox |
| Weight [g] | 3280.00 |
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| 24 Months | 36 Months | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash price | £599.00 | £599.00 |
| Deposit | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Loan Amount | £599.00 | £599.00 |
| Monthly Instalment | 23 x £28.50 | 35 x £20.21 |
| Final Instalment | £28.50 | £20.21 |
| Total Amount Repayable | £684.00 | £727.56 |
| Representative | 13.9% APR | 13.9% APR |
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| Balance settled in full within the six month deferral period | Balance NOT settled in full within the six month deferral period | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash price | £300 | £300 |
| Deposit | £0 | £0 |
| Loan Amount | £300 | £300 |
| Settlement fee | £29 | £0 |
| Settlement payment | £329 | - |
| Monthly Instalment | - | 36 x £11.57 |
| Total Amount Repayable | £329 | £416.52 |
| Representative | 18.9% APR | 18.9% APR |