Rapid Box Switch Octa-S avec insert (Profoto)

I’ve been using this 26" octa as a key light for headshots, and the collapsing mechanism is genuinely instant—packs down flat in seconds. The Switch Insert made swapping from a Profoto head to a speedlight effortless between setups. It’s sturdy enough for daily studio use without feeling bulky.

Switching from a softbox to a bare bulb takes me about five seconds now, which is huge when I’m shooting solo with a model waiting. The octagonal shape gives a lovely round catchlight, and it collapses flat enough to toss in my bag without a second thought.

The collapsible design is genius—I had this thing popped open and mounted on my light stand in under a minute right out of the box. Switching between my two different lights takes seconds thanks to the insert system, and the octagonal shape gives a beautifully round catchlight.