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The Problem
Fashion and beauty photographers struggle with finding the perfect balance between soft, even lighting and distinctive highlights. Standard modifiers often produce either flat light without character or harsh shadows that overwhelm delicate features—particularly when shooting full-body or large subject areas.
The Solution
The Profoto Giant Reflector 180 delivers the ultimate combination of soft light with brilliant highlights through its true parabolic design. This 6-foot powerhouse creates a massive light source that wraps subjects in glamorous, even illumination while maintaining the specular quality that makes skin and fabrics look lustrous and dimensional.
Technical Specifications
Specification Details Diameter 6 feet (180cm) Shape True parabolic with 20 sections Interior Finish Silver for brilliant highlights Focusing Positions 4 adjustable positions via center poles Light Coverage Area 2.54 square meters Max Wattage 1000W Compatibility All Profoto heads (B-series, D-series, Pro heads) Assembly Powerfold technology for one-person setup Storage Foldable for space-saving Key Benefits
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Massive 6-foot light source creates exceptionally soft shadows across large subjects
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True parabolic geometry with 20 sections ensures perfectly even light distribution
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Adjustable focus system transforms from soft flood to harder, more focused output
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Silver interior finish produces the glossy, specular quality favored by fashion photographers
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One-person assembly with Powerfold technology makes studio workflow efficient
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Compatible with all Profoto heads—works seamlessly with your existing flash system
Perfect For
Popular among leading fashion photographers for its ability to create clean, glossy looks that make subjects appear luminous. Perfect for beauty shots, fashion portraits, and any scenario requiring large-area coverage with controllable contrast.
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The Problem
Fashion and beauty photographers struggle with finding the perfect balance between soft, even lighting and distinctive highlights. Standard modifiers often produce either flat light without character or harsh shadows that overwhelm delicate features—particularly when shooting full-body or large subject areas.
The Solution
The Profoto Giant Reflector 180 delivers the ultimate combination of soft light with brilliant highlights through its true parabolic design. This 6-foot powerhouse creates a massive light source that wraps subjects in glamorous, even illumination while maintaining the specular quality that makes skin and fabrics look lustrous and dimensional.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 6 feet (180cm) |
| Shape | True parabolic with 20 sections |
| Interior Finish | Silver for brilliant highlights |
| Focusing Positions | 4 adjustable positions via center poles |
| Light Coverage Area | 2.54 square meters |
| Max Wattage | 1000W |
| Compatibility | All Profoto heads (B-series, D-series, Pro heads) |
| Assembly | Powerfold technology for one-person setup |
| Storage | Foldable for space-saving |
Key Benefits
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Massive 6-foot light source creates exceptionally soft shadows across large subjects
-
True parabolic geometry with 20 sections ensures perfectly even light distribution
-
Adjustable focus system transforms from soft flood to harder, more focused output
-
Silver interior finish produces the glossy, specular quality favored by fashion photographers
-
One-person assembly with Powerfold technology makes studio workflow efficient
-
Compatible with all Profoto heads—works seamlessly with your existing flash system
Perfect For
Popular among leading fashion photographers for its ability to create clean, glossy looks that make subjects appear luminous. Perfect for beauty shots, fashion portraits, and any scenario requiring large-area coverage with controllable contrast.
