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The Portrait Catchlight Challenge
Portrait and fashion photographers face a persistent problem: rectangular softboxes create unnatural-looking catchlights that reveal studio lighting, while smaller modifiers lack the wrap-around quality needed for flattering facial illumination.
Engineered for Natural Light Quality
The Profoto RFi Softbox 5' Octa solves this with an octagonal 150cm design that mimics sunlight's circular form.
The eight-sided geometry produces round catchlights in subjects' eyes—a signature of outdoor natural light that elevates portrait authenticity.Technical Construction
Specification Detail Diameter 150 cm (5 feet) Depth 47 cm (deeper than standard) Weight 3.0 kg Diffusion System Double-layered removable diffusers Interior Highly reflective silver coating Compatibility Profoto flash heads via RFi Speedring (sold separately) The recessed front and deeper profile deliver exceptional light control—reducing spill and concentrating output where needed.
This depth creates more directional light than shallow modifiers while maintaining softness.Designed for Professional Workflows
Built with reinforced construction and heat-resistant materials for years of studio and location use.
Color-coded speedring attachment points enable rapid setup and breakdown between sessions.
The included soft carry bag protects the modifier during transport.Compatible with optional RFi Softgrids for precision light shaping and vignette control.
Works seamlessly with Profoto monolights and pack-and-head systems when paired with the appropriate RFi Speedring adapter.Output Performance: At 2m with 2400Ws flash power (ISO 100): f/32.9 with both diffusers
The Portrait Catchlight Challenge
Portrait and fashion photographers face a persistent problem: rectangular softboxes create unnatural-looking catchlights that reveal studio lighting, while smaller modifiers lack the wrap-around quality needed for flattering facial illumination.
Engineered for Natural Light Quality
The Profoto RFi Softbox 5' Octa solves this with an octagonal 150cm design that mimics sunlight's circular form.
The eight-sided geometry produces round catchlights in subjects' eyes—a signature of outdoor natural light that elevates portrait authenticity.
Technical Construction
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 150 cm (5 feet) |
| Depth | 47 cm (deeper than standard) |
| Weight | 3.0 kg |
| Diffusion System | Double-layered removable diffusers |
| Interior | Highly reflective silver coating |
| Compatibility | Profoto flash heads via RFi Speedring (sold separately) |
The recessed front and deeper profile deliver exceptional light control—reducing spill and concentrating output where needed.
This depth creates more directional light than shallow modifiers while maintaining softness.
Designed for Professional Workflows
Built with reinforced construction and heat-resistant materials for years of studio and location use.
Color-coded speedring attachment points enable rapid setup and breakdown between sessions.
The included soft carry bag protects the modifier during transport.
Compatible with optional RFi Softgrids for precision light shaping and vignette control.
Works seamlessly with Profoto monolights and pack-and-head systems when paired with the appropriate RFi Speedring adapter.
Output Performance: At 2m with 2400Ws flash power (ISO 100): f/32.9 with both diffusers
