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White octagonal softbox with recessed front diffuser and integrated speedring

Profoto

Profoto 3 ft Octa Softbox White studio

SKU CH-0SHQ-C98V4

The 3-foot octagonal softbox creates soft, even illumination with natural catchlights for portrait and fashion photography

  • Soft, even illumination flatters subjects with natural catchlights
  • Octagonal shape wraps light for balanced shadows and highlights
  • Integrated speedring enables setup in seconds for location speed
  • White interior diffuses evenly to reduce contrast and harsh shadows
  • Recessed front design prevents hotspots on continuous lights up to 500W

3-foot Octa Softbox for studio lighting

The Profoto 3-foot Octa Softbox is a studio lighting modifier designed for professional photography and videography. Its octagonal shape produces soft, even illumination with natural circular catchlights in the subject's eyes. The white interior diffuses light evenly to reduce contrast and shadows. An integrated speedring allows the softbox to be assembled and disassembled in seconds.

Portrait and fashion photographers needing

This softbox suits photographers who want flattering, wraparound light for portraiture, beauty and fashion work. The octagon shape delivers equally soft or hard edges on all sides for consistent results. Buyers requiring a larger light source for full-body groups or those needing a rectangular shape for product photography should consider other modifiers. The design is specific to circular catchlight aesthetics.

Integrated speedring and recessed front for fast

The all-in-one mount with integrated speedring removes separate assembly steps for rapid on-location setup. A recessed front prevents shadows and hotspots on the diffusion panel for cleaner output. The unit supports halogen continuous lights up to 500 W. When paired with a ProHead at power level 10 (2400 Ws) alongside continuous light, a maximum of 8 flashes per minute is recommended to prevent the speedring from overheating.

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Price $360.99
Pricier than about 89% of the 3,696 comparable items (median $57.99).

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Questions about this item

Which Profoto flash head or continuous light mount does the integrated speedring fit?

The integrated speedring uses Profoto's all-in-one mount, so it attaches directly to any current Profoto flash head or to a halogen continuous light up to 500 W without extra adapters.

Will the recessed front and white interior still give even diffusion when paired with an older Profoto head that runs hotter?

Yes — the recessed front prevents hotspots and the white interior keeps diffusion even; just observe the 8-flash-per-minute limit at power level 10 with a 500 W continuous light to avoid overheating the speedring.

How can I confirm the softbox is producing the intended catchlights and edge quality after assembly?

Check that the octagonal catchlights in your subject's eyes are round and that shadow edges are equally soft on all four sides, which shows the speedring is seated correctly and the fabric is tensioned evenly.

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