Profoto RFi 3’x4’ Softbox Softgrid

$350.00 /day

A lightweight, collapsible 50-degree fabric eggcrate grid tailored specifically for the Profoto RFi 3’x4’ (90x120cm) Rectangular Softbox. Delivers precise directional control over large-scale diffuse illumination.

A 10% damage waiver fee will be applied to your order in the rental basket unless proof of own insurance can be supplied.

The Profoto RFi 3’x4’ Softbox Softgrid is an essential directional control modifier designed to mount natively onto your Profoto RFi 3’x4′ (90x120cm) Rectangular Softbox. A large 3’x4′ softbox is a studio favorite for full-body fashion, group portraits, and commercial videography because it creates an incredibly massive, wrap-around soft light source. However, that expansive footprint naturally floods the entire set with stray illumination. This professional-grade fabric grid (commonly known as an eggcrate) restricts that lateral bleed, channeling your diffuse light output into a targeted 50-degree beam.

By anchoring this softgrid to the deeply recessed front hook-and-loop lip of your softbox, you retain the flattering, skin-softening characteristics of a large diffusion source while introducing the high-contrast directional control of a hard reflector. It allows photographers and cinematographers to completely isolate their subjects, creating fast shadow fall-off and dramatic low-key portraits without accidentally washing out adjacent background walls or foreground details. Stitched from heavy-duty, high-tension nylon fabric tape, it resists sag on set and folds down completely flat into a pocket-sized footprint for effortless traveling.

Applicable Scenarios:

Large Video Interviews & Cinema Keying: Softly illuminate your subject with a beautiful window-light effect while keeping side sets or corporate backgrounds clean and dark.
Full-Body Portraiture & Fashion: Keep light tightly localized on your model from head to toe without causing light bounce on nearby white studio surfaces.
Low-Key Editorial & Fine Art Work: Create deep, painterly shadows and moody fall-off by strictly isolating the throw of a large-scale softbox.

Targeted 50-Degree Beam Directionality: Compresses an expansive 3’x4′ rectangular light output down to a concentrated 50° throw angle, sharply eliminating lateral spill.
Full-Perimeter Hook-and-Loop Fastening: Heavy-duty Velcro-style strips snap rapidly and securely into the built-in recessed front border of the RFi softbox frame.
Ultra-Lightweight & Collapsible Build: Folds flat into a compact footprint in seconds, occupying negligible room in production lighting kits.
Color-Neutral Light Management: Controls light spill pathing without introducing any shifts in flash color temperature or disrupting uniform diffusion softness.
Anti-Sag Structural Matrix: Precision-stitched square cells provide excellent structural tension to prevent sagging, even when pointing down at steep overhead angles.

Profoto RFi 3’x4′ Fabric Softgrid (50° Angular Mesh) x 1
Dedicated Fabric Storage Pouch x 1
(Note: This rental listing includes the fabric grid accessory only. It does not include the 3’x4′ softbox fabric shell, diffusion sheets, speedrings, or flash lamp heads. Please rent those items separately as needed.)

Q: Can I use this softgrid on other brands of 3’x4′ softboxes?
A: This grid is custom-cut to perfectly align with the exact dimensional ratios and internal Velcro depth of the Profoto RFi 3’x4′ (90x120cm) softbox shell. While it might stick to third-party rectangular boxes with identical dimensions, an absolute flush fit and optimal tension can only be guaranteed on the native Profoto RFi frame.
Q: Does this grid cause a significant loss in light output?
A: Because the grid physically absorbs off-axis stray light to create a directional beam, overall ambient light volume on set will decrease. However, your forward-facing on-axis exposure remains concentrated, bright, and sharp.
Q: Do I need to remove the front white diffusion sheet to use this grid?
A: No. The grid is designed to mount directly over the external front diffusion sheet. The Profoto RFi softbox features an extended, deeply recessed front border specifically engineered to host both the diffuser and this fabric grid concurrently.
Q: How is the rental fee calculated?
A: The rental fee is calculated on a 24-hour basis per rental period.
Q: Is a deposit required?
A: Yes, a corresponding deposit is required for all equipment rentals.
Q: What payment methods are accepted for the deposit?
A: We accept credit card authorization for the deposit, which is fast and convenient.