Profoto recently announced the first ever monolight to its A-series system— the Profoto A2. This new light weighs only 500g and is approximately the same size as a soda can, making it the ultimate light to take on location. We decided to test the Profoto A2 for ourselves and took some urban portraits downtown Salt Lake City. Made to Last...
Profoto recently announced the latest version of the B10 series light, the B10X. Akin to other Profoto lighting gear, the B10X encompasses easy-to-use interface and ergonomics. With the size and shape the same as a 24-70mm lens, it's a huge advantage to photographers looking to shoot on location. Improved Flash Duration and Modeling Light In addition to its small package,...
Today, we have Eric Replogle from Profoto here with us to discuss the launch of the Profoto Pro 11. So, Eric this is pretty exciting. Q: To start, what can you tell us about it? A: Let’s see, the thing that is most exciting about it is going to be the new introduction of our AirX Bluetooth technology. We find...
Ever wish there was an easy way to control your lighting with just a touch to the screen of your smartphone? Now there is! Profoto presents the A10, the latest in their A1 series of round-head speedlights. Preceded by the A1 and the A1X, the Profoto A10 features many functions similar to the A1X, but with Bluetooth and AirX technology...
Profoto claims that the A1 is not a speedlight, but the world's smallest studio flash. In fact, they mention that the only thing it has in common with a speedlight is the ability to be mounted on top of a camera, but here at pictureline, we still refer to it as a speedlight just with more bells and whistles. The...
Profoto recently announced the A1X Speedlite to its product lineup—an updated version from Profoto's A1 Speedlite. The A1X is a round head flash that offers a more natural look. It comes with a set of light-shaping modifiers including a Dome Diffuser, Bounce Card, Wide Lens, Gel Kit and a Soft Bounce—all which can be easily attached with the built-in magnetic mount. Major...
In November of 2013, Profoto launched a new category of flash; the Off-Camera Flash, featuring the B1. Today, Profoto will do it again. Introducing the Profoto B2 Off-Camera Flash and Shaping Tools. From the ground up, these tools are designed to help photographers focus on the image, not the technology - simplifying the process of making timeless images. Yet again,...
Up until now, HSS solutions have been either consistent but lacking in speed and power, or fast and powerful but inconsistent. On December 15, Profoto released a new solution that has all of the benefits and none of the limitations. High-Speed Sync (HSS) is the technical term for syncing flash with shutter speeds shorter than the so-called x-sync, typically 1/250...
The moment Nikon shooters have been patiently waiting for is finally here; Profoto Air Remote TTL-N, giving Nikon photographer’s full TTL operations with the B1 Off-Camera Flash. The most exciting feature of the B1 is its TTL metering, which has only been available for Canon shooters since its release back in November. Since the launch, the B1 has been called...
