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product_id: 1176799
title: "Profoto 254712 RFi 5-Feet Octa Softbox (Black)"
brand: "profoto"
price: "€ 1062.60"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 10
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# 12-panel high-efficiency silver lining 5-foot diameter for full-body shots Color-coded rod system for quick setup Profoto 254712 RFi 5-Feet Octa Softbox (Black)

**Brand:** profoto
**Price:** € 1062.60
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💡 Illuminate your creativity with Profoto’s premium Octa softbox!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Profoto 254712 RFi 5-Feet Octa Softbox (Black) by profoto
- **How much does it cost?** € 1062.60 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- profoto enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted profoto brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Portable:** Folds down easily for transport and storage—take your studio anywhere.
- • **Effortless Assembly:** Color-coded rods make setup a breeze—get shooting in under 5 minutes.
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with all major flash brands—future-proof your gear.
- • **Maximize Your Light Output:** 12-panel silver lining boosts brightness & evenness for flawless shots every time.
- • **Studio-Grade Full-Body Illumination:** Generous 5-foot size delivers soft, natural catchlights perfect for portraits and full-body shots.

## Overview

The Profoto 254712 RFi 5-Feet Octa Softbox features a high-efficiency 12-panel silver lining that maximizes light output and evenness, compatible with all major flash brands. Its color-coded rod system enables quick assembly, while the large 5-foot diameter is ideal for full-body portraiture. Lightweight and portable, it folds compactly for easy transport, making it a reliable choice for photographers seeking consistent, professional-quality lighting.

## Description

Economical Softbox 5-Inch Octa with high efficiency silver lining, removable recessed front diffuser and easy-to-assemble, color-coded rod system.

Review: Great quality, beautiful light, great for full-body shots - This is a great Octa, and up to the usual standards Profoto is famous for. You'll spend more on this Octa than on some other brands, but the quality is worth it and it will take many years of use and abuse. I use this with my Profoto D1 monolights. I prefer the Octa for portraiture - the round shape creates a very natural-looking catchlight in the eyes. All things being equal, a 3x4 or 4x6 softbox will give the same quality of light, but having a square highlight looks unnatural to me; the round shape of an Octa is much more pleasing. I have both the 3' Octa and 5' Octa and they're both create very beautiful light. The 3 foot is great for portraiture, headshots, and head to waist shots; the 5' is ideal if you're doing full body shots. Before you buy this be sure to make sure you have room for it when set up; it's larger than many people think. Setup isn't difficult; it takes me about 5 minutes to insert the rods, attach the speed ring, and insert the inner and outer diffusers. When folded up it doesn't take up much room and is easy to store and transport. This Octa also has a soft grid available. It's not a necessary add-on, but helps focus the light and prevents spill for more precise control.
Review: Not made for working pros. - I have owned many softboxes and I have to say that this is the most annoying one that I have ever owned. I'll start off by saying the build quality is decent and it doesn't feel like it is going to fall apart anytime soon. the light quality is also decent, comparable to other octa's that I have used. but there is one thing that drives me nuts and makes me hate to have to pull this one out. Every other softbox I own has a continuous sleeve where the rods go in, you feed the rod from one end, slide it in and you are good to go. if you collapse the box, the rod might come out a few inches, but no big deal because you just push it back in easily. This Octa only has a loop at the halfway mark and then a pocket that the rod goes into. I guess they think that the pocket will be snug enough that the rod won't come out, but it always does. I always tear down my equipment after a shoot because I never know if I will be in the studio or on location for my next job. The first few times I set this octa up I didn't realize a couple of the rods came out and I almost pushed them through the front diffuser. now, I have to make sure to check each rod as I go which wastes time. and most of the time I have to remove the front diffuser to guide the rods in correctly. It drives me crazy because this is the only softbox I have to do that with. All I can think of is that maybe they saved a couple bucks by not making those sleeves, and that just makes me think that they are cheap It might not seem that important, but I had expected more from Profoto. similar octa's can be had from Westcott that are around the same price and seem better made for working pros.

## Features

- High efficiency for maximum output
- Each of the 12 RFi soft boxes offer a unique high-efficiency silver lining to maximize both light output and evenness of illumination. This allows a photographer to get repeatable consistent results regardless of the soft box they are using
- Compatible with all major flash brands
- Country of Origin:China

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B009JZ04B2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #543 in Lighting Soft Boxes |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (20) |
| Date First Available | September 1, 2012 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 6.35 pounds |
| Item model number | 254712 |
| Manufacturer | MacGroup |
| Product Dimensions | 60 x 60 x 60 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Profoto
- **Color:** Black
- **Light Source Type:** Studio Flash/Strobe Light
- **Material:** Silver
- **Style:** Umbrella

## Images

![Profoto 254712 RFi 5-Feet Octa Softbox (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51advqTroyS.jpg)
![Profoto 254712 RFi 5-Feet Octa Softbox (Black) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61rbBjx+ZlS.jpg)
![Profoto 254712 RFi 5-Feet Octa Softbox (Black) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RRko83tEL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can i realistically use it with a b10?   i realize i'll be using hugher power levels, but a b1 vs b2/b10 is only one stop.**
A: I use this box every day with a Godox AD 200 at ISO 200 ( 1/2 Power so 100 watts ), and still get F8 about 3' from subject.  Stop drinking the Profoto koolaid :-)  I own 4 of them so I can say that.  I just this afternoon reconfigured all my speedings over to Godox.

**Q: How deep is this softbox?**
A: 24" I'm guessing

**Q: Is this compatable with profoto d1,  and if so is there speed ring i need to purchase separately for the octave octave attached to the d1? ty**
A: Yes, you will need to purchase a standard Profoto speed ring, such as Profoto's RFI Speed Ring #100501.

**Q: What comes with this? Does it come with everything needed to operate it?**
A: It comes with everything except the Profoto Rfi speed ring needed to hook the wires.l (the part that connects to your strobe/ light) I hope that helps.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality, beautiful light, great for full-body shots
*by D***Y on January 11, 2015*

This is a great Octa, and up to the usual standards Profoto is famous for. You'll spend more on this Octa than on some other brands, but the quality is worth it and it will take many years of use and abuse. I use this with my Profoto D1 monolights. I prefer the Octa for portraiture - the round shape creates a very natural-looking catchlight in the eyes. All things being equal, a 3x4 or 4x6 softbox will give the same quality of light, but having a square highlight looks unnatural to me; the round shape of an Octa is much more pleasing. I have both the 3' Octa and 5' Octa and they're both create very beautiful light. The 3 foot is great for portraiture, headshots, and head to waist shots; the 5' is ideal if you're doing full body shots. Before you buy this be sure to make sure you have room for it when set up; it's larger than many people think. Setup isn't difficult; it takes me about 5 minutes to insert the rods, attach the speed ring, and insert the inner and outer diffusers. When folded up it doesn't take up much room and is easy to store and transport. This Octa also has a soft grid available. It's not a necessary add-on, but helps focus the light and prevents spill for more precise control.

### ⭐ Not made for working pros.
*by R***B on August 8, 2014*

I have owned many softboxes and I have to say that this is the most annoying one that I have ever owned. I'll start off by saying the build quality is decent and it doesn't feel like it is going to fall apart anytime soon. the light quality is also decent, comparable to other octa's that I have used. but there is one thing that drives me nuts and makes me hate to have to pull this one out. Every other softbox I own has a continuous sleeve where the rods go in, you feed the rod from one end, slide it in and you are good to go. if you collapse the box, the rod might come out a few inches, but no big deal because you just push it back in easily. This Octa only has a loop at the halfway mark and then a pocket that the rod goes into. I guess they think that the pocket will be snug enough that the rod won't come out, but it always does. I always tear down my equipment after a shoot because I never know if I will be in the studio or on location for my next job. The first few times I set this octa up I didn't realize a couple of the rods came out and I almost pushed them through the front diffuser. now, I have to make sure to check each rod as I go which wastes time. and most of the time I have to remove the front diffuser to guide the rods in correctly. It drives me crazy because this is the only softbox I have to do that with. All I can think of is that maybe they saved a couple bucks by not making those sleeves, and that just makes me think that they are cheap It might not seem that important, but I had expected more from Profoto. similar octa's can be had from Westcott that are around the same price and seem better made for working pros.

### ⭐⭐⭐ An amazing softbox that is impractical to use
*by M***N on January 10, 2018*

An amazing softbox that is impractical to use. I fought with this for 30 minutes before finally visiting my local camera store to help me put it together. Even after I learned the "trick" to putting it together it is very difficult, so I keep it set up in my studio but it takes up 5' of the storage space. If I had it to do over I would get one that had the innards of an umbrella to set it up easier. Again, superb quality once I'm shooting with it but too difficult to set up every time and causes much frustration. The "trick", if anyone needs to know, is setting each of the rods on opposite sides, not - and I repeat - NOT trying to set them up in a consecutive order. Also, bending the speedring down to meet the end of the rod helps. Once the last rod needs to go in, I have to push the speedlight down with my foot and it's STILL very difficult.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Profoto 254712 RFi 5-Feet Octa Softbox (Black)
- Profoto 100501 RFi Speedring Adapter Profoto (Black)

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