PROFOTO'S B10 PACKS A BIGGER PUNCH

arguably The studio flash company that’s best adapted to the changing lighting requirements of photographers, Profoto has launched another new portable system which sits between the A1 and B1X/B2.

The Profoto B10 has been primarily designed to be small, but it still delivers a handy 250 joules of flash power (that’s around five times more than the typical speedlight) and weighs just 1.5 kilograms, including its rechargeable lithium battery pack and light stand adapter.

The battery is good for around 400 full-power flashes, but this can be extended further if using a lower output, and here the B10 offers a ten-stop adjustment range. It can also function as a continuous light source with a brightness of up to 2500 lumens and a running duration of 75 minutes. Furthermore, the colour temperature is adjustable over a range of 3000 to 6500 degrees Kelvin to better match the ambient lighting.

The B10 can be triggered and controlled wirelessly using any Profoto AirTTL remote – over a range of up to 300 metres – or the A1 flash. Both TTL auto exposure control or manual control are available (plus high-speed sync), and AirTTL remotes are available for Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Olympus and Sony. Additionally, the B10 can be wirelessly controlled from a smartphone via its built-in Bluetooth connectivity and using the Profoto iPhone app, which also allows for firmware upgrades.

For creative lighting effects there are a dozen light shapers in Profoto’s compact and lightweight OCF series plus 120 more light-shaping tools in the full Profoto range. Profoto flash equipment is distributed in Australia by C.R. Kennedy & Company. For more information visit https://profoto.com/au/b10