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Profoto Octa Softbox (3', Silver Interior)

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Profoto Octa Softbox (3', Silver Interior)
Key Features
  • For ProHead and B10 Lights
  • Soft, Flattering Light for Portraits
  • All-in-One Design, Fast Setup
  • Integrated Speed Ring
Profoto has introduced a line of softboxes with an all-in-one mount design that allows photographers to quickly shape their light. The 3' Octa Softbox sets up in seconds, offering an easy-to-use fold/unfold solution. Besides the benefit of speed, this octa softbox is made with a heat-resistant fabric and a reflective silver interior that maximizes your light source's output. The modifier has a convenient, integrated speed ring that suits a wide range of Profoto models including ProHead and B10 lights. A carry case is included for storage and transport.
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Profoto Octa Softbox Overview

Profoto has introduced a line of softboxes with an all-in-one mount design that allows photographers to quickly shape their light. The 3' Octa Softbox sets up in seconds, offering an easy-to-use fold/unfold solution. Besides the benefit of speed, this octa softbox is made with a heat-resistant fabric and a reflective silver interior that maximizes your light source's output. The modifier has a convenient, integrated speed ring that suits a wide range of Profoto models including ProHead and B10 lights. A carry case is included for storage and transport.

Soft, Flattering Portrait Lighting
This 3' octa softbox is ideal for fashion and portrait photographers. It creates an even, wrap-around quality of light and natural-looking catchlights in your subject's eyes. This essential circular-shaped modifier produces equally soft or hard edges on all of its sides, making it a great tool for beauty shots. The octa softbox's diffusion material is fully removable and interchangeable to meet your different requirements.
Heat-Resistant Fabric
Able to soften and diffuse light, the octa softbox is a classic modifier that features a heat-resistant design. It can safely support a variety of different types of fixtures such as flashes using halogen lights up to 500W.
Widely Compatible
This octa softbox easily sets up without requiring an additional speed ring to mount select Profoto lights. It works with a wide range of ProHeads, B10s, and 100mm light heads. You can also make it compatible with Profoto A-Series flashes, which requires a separately available OCF adapter II.
  • Fully compatible with B10, B10X, B10X Plus, B1, B1X, D1, D2, D2i, and all ProHeads with up to 500W modeling light
Additional Accessories
Users can pick up a separately available fabric softgrid, as well, to control light spill. An edge mask is also available for this model. Optional accessories easily attach to the octa softbox via touch-fasteners.

Profoto Octa Softbox Specs

Key Specs
Item Type
3' Softbox (8-Sided Octagon Shape)
Interior Color
Silver
Light Compatibility
Built-In Speed Ring: For Profoto 100 mm Light Heads / Profoto OFC Adapter / Profoto Clic OCF Adapter II
Accepts Grids
Yes (Not Included)
Item Type
3' Softbox (8-Sided Octagon Shape)
Interior Color
Silver
Light Compatibility
Built-In Speed Ring: For Profoto 100 mm Light Heads / Profoto OFC Adapter / Profoto Clic OCF Adapter II
Quick Open Type
Collapsible
Accepts Grids
Yes (Not Included)
Maximum Wattage
500 W (Hot Light)
Removable Front Face
Yes
Interior Baffle
Yes, Removable
Materials
Fabric, Metal
Dimensions
ø: 36 x H: 22" / ø: 91.4 x H: 55.9 cm (Open)
32" / 81.3 cm (Closed)
Weight
2.9 lb / 1.3 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
31.4 x 8.9 x 3.7"

Profoto Octa Softbox Reviews

Quality and confidence

By Albert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-06-23

Profoto is not cheap. But it folds flat in a flat bag. It has a clever pop open mechanism. I do a lot of on location shoots and anything that is less complicated to set up is a win. I am thoroughly impressed.

works fine. but very bulkiy and heavy

By Richard
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2025-07-17

Functionally, it’s great and works fine. However, note that the head and attachment are extremely heavy and bulky. I’m not sure if the high cost is worth it compared to other options, although it’s very easy to open. It just doesn’t feel as light and portable as expected, so I returned it.

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is this compatible with b10x plus?

is this compatible with b10x plus?
Asked by: Ken
The Profoto Octa Softbox (3', Silver Interior) is compatible with the Profoto B10X Plus OCF Flash Head.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2025-01-07

Is this compatible with the A2 monolight?

Is this compatible with the A2 monolight?
Asked by: Barbara
You would need to have the Profoto Clic OCF Adapter II in order to use the Profoto Octa Softbox (3', Silver Interior) with the Profoto A2 Monolight.
Answered by: Davis H
Date published: 2024-09-22

Will this softbox work with Profoto Acute D4 ...

Will this softbox work with Profoto Acute D4 heads?
Asked by: Brad
Yes, the Profoto Octa Softbox (3', Silver Interior) is compatible with the Profoto Acute D4 heads.
Answered by: Rachael B
Date published: 2024-08-05

Will this softbox work with Profoto B1 units ?

Will this softbox work with Profoto B1 units ?
Asked by: George
Yes, the Profoto Octa Softbox (3', Silver Interior) is compatible with the Profoto B1 lights.
Answered by: Jessica G
Date published: 2024-09-18

Will this octa work with the Profoto Zoom Rod ...

Will this octa work with the Profoto Zoom Rod Small ?
Asked by: Mark
Yes, the Profoto Zoom Rod Small, BH #PRZRS, is compatible with the Profoto Octa Softbox (4', Silver Interior), BH #PRSB4OS.
Answered by: Cindy H
Date published: 2025-07-14

Anyone know the actual weight of this and not the ...

Anyone know the actual weight of this and not the package weight?
Asked by: Brian
Profoto Octa Softbox (4', Silver Interior) weighs approximately 1.45 kg / 3.2 lbs.
Answered by: Rachael B
Date published: 2024-12-15

Compared to the less expensive RFi Octa? ...

Compared to the less expensive RFi Octa? Differences?
Asked by: Jeffrey
The Profoto Octa Softbox (3', White Interior) is the same as the RFi and is able to be used on lights up to 600W if working with LED.
Answered by: Elliot A
Date published: 2025-08-26

Would this be compatible with the Profoto ProD3 ...

Would this be compatible with the Profoto ProD3 monolight?
Asked by: Austin
Yes, the Profoto Octa Softbox (4', Silver Interior) is compatible with the Profoto Pro-D3 1250Ws Monolight.
Answered by: Davis H
Date published: 2025-01-09
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