Profoto Speed Ring for OCF Flash Heads

The Speed Ring for OCF Flash Heads from Profoto is a mounting adapter designed to let photographers attach Profoto’s OCF (Off-Camera Flash) softboxes and light-shaping modifiers, originally built for use with Profoto’s compact speedlight system, onto Profoto’s standard studio flash heads that use the traditional four-lever speed ring mount. This adapter bridges two parts of the Profoto ecosystem, giving photographers who own both OCF modifiers and larger studio strobes the flexibility to use their existing light-shaping tools across a wider range of lighting equipment without needing to purchase duplicate modifiers in different mount styles.

Profoto’s OCF modifier line, including softboxes, beauty dishes, and other shaping tools, was designed around a lightweight, quick-attach mounting system intended for speedlights and compact on-location flashes. This speed ring takes that same OCF-compatible modifier and adapts it to fit the classic Profoto speed ring mount found on full-size studio heads such as the D1, D2, B1X, and Pro series lights, preserving the simple, secure four-lever locking mechanism that Profoto studio users are accustomed to. This means a photographer building out a modifier collection around the OCF system can invest in one set of light shapers and use them interchangeably across both speedlight-based OCF heads and larger studio strobes, streamlining kit management for photographers who move between location and studio work.

Constructed to Profoto’s standard build quality, this speed ring is intended for photographers and studios already working within the Profoto lighting ecosystem who want cross-compatibility between their OCF speedlight modifiers and their studio flash heads. It integrates directly into existing Profoto light-shaping workflows, requiring no additional tools for attachment or removal, consistent with the quick-mount design philosophy found throughout the Profoto modifier lineup.

Specifications:
– Type: Modifier mounting adapter (speed ring)
– Compatibility: Adapts Profoto OCF softboxes and modifiers to Profoto studio flash heads
– Mount system: Standard Profoto four-lever speed ring attachment
– Compatible heads: Profoto studio strobes using the classic speed ring mount (e.g., D1, D2, B1X, Pro series)
– Material: Durable metal construction typical of Profoto mounting hardware