Building upon their established arsenal of impressive lighting tools, Profoto has expanded their softbox range with new XL sizes built with working pros in mind. These modifiers are designed for fast and easy deployment regardless of the environment and feature a reinforced construction to accommodate larger components.
Why do we need XL sizes? Larger modifiers deliver soft, even illuminations across bigger sets, allowing photographers to stretch their creative legs and shape the light how they want and when they want it. This new expanded range now features a variety of XL sizes, including the 1x6' softbox, 4x6' softbox, and the 5' Octa, all available in white and silver alongside optional accessories.
The Profoto 1x6' Softbox Strip is designed to produce soft light with long shadow edges on the long side and hard light with short shadow edges on the shorter side. This makes it the ideal tool for edge or rim lighting, enhancing curves and profiles, effectively isolating the subject from the background.
For broader applications, the larger 4x6' softbox is the perfect choice as it suits many lighting applications for both stills and video, making it one of the most popular shapes in the lineup. This x is great for larger subjects, group portraits, and even sees use in macro and product photography.
Lastly, we have the 5' Octa box. Why a round-ish head? These modifiers are perfect for portraits and headshots, as the round shape makes for a more natural catchlight in the eyes of your subject. The Octa shape also produces equally soft or hard edges on all sides, a trait popular among editorial and beauty photographers.
These modifiers are compatible with high-output LEDs and Pro-series flashes. An integrated speed ring has been included alongside rugged, reinforced framing to keep both setup and breakdown quick and as efficient as their smaller models. Additionally, four attachment rings for safety wires and compatible light-shaping accessories have been included, further maintaining that familiar, hassle-free handling Profoto customers have come to expect.
Speaking of accessories, each new modifier comes paired with separately available soft grids, diffuser, and masking kits to further shape and customize your light source. All Profoto softboxes feature a recessed front, allowing you to easily connect the soft grid which reduces light spread to 50 degrees. Alternatively, the mask can be used to block out areas of the softbox, being used for contour lighting or to create an intriguing catchlight.
In a world full of lighting modifiers, what sets Profoto apart from the competition? Simply put, these softboxes are designed with hard-wearing materials, built to withstand heavy, repeated uses. A stronger construction means your light modifiers will hold up better over time and survive even the most demanding, high-pressure productions imaginable.
Photographers looking for greater versatility in their Profoto lighting setups can rejoice at the addition of these new and improved XL-sized softboxes. If you want to dive deeper into any one of these light modifiers, check out the detailed product pages.
