Profoto B1X 2-Light Location Kit

Description

Main Features

• Max energy 500 Ws
• Energy range 9 f-stops (2-500 Ws)
• Energy control increments 0.1 f-stops
• Recycling time 0.1-1.9 s
• Energy stability ±1/20 f-stop flash to flash
• Flash modes Normal or Freeze
• Flash duration t0.1
• Normal mode: 1/400 s (500 Ws) – 1/6,000 s (2 Ws)
  Freeze mode: 1/400 s (500 Ws) – 1/8,000 s (2 Ws)
• Flash duration t0.5 Normal mode: 1/1,000 s (500 Ws) – 1/11,000 s (2 Ws)
  Freeze mode: 1/1,000 s (500 Ws) – 1/19,000 s (2 Ws)
• Color temperature 6500 K
• F-stop @ 2m / 100 ISO 45 2/10 with Magnum Reflector
• Beam angle 77 °
• Frequency band 2.4 GHz (2404 to 2479.3 MHz)
• Supported Air functions Sync, TTL, HSS and remote ontrol
• Number of Air channels 8 (1-8)
• Number of groups per Air Channel 6, (TTL operation: 3 (A-C), manual operation: 3 (D-F))
• Wireless operating range With Profoto remotes: 0.5 – 100 m (1.5- 330 ft)
  (in optimal conditions up to 300 m (1000 ft))
• Power supply Li-Ion Battery MkII for B1/B1X
• Battery capacity Up to 325 full power flashes
• Battery charger Battery Charger 2.8A
• Battery charging time 2 hours

• Compatible with Profoto Air Remote TTL  ( Rented Separately )

• The (Rented purchased) remote is the key to this convenience and control. Operating on 2.4 GHz band width, the remote, really a controller, has 8 frequency channels and with 3 groups per channel and a range of up to 330′ for TTL triggering and 1000′ for normal non-TTL triggering. Each channel has power ratio capability of +/- 2 stops. If you prefer to use manual you have +/- 9 stops power variation. You’ve also got modeling light, unit shut-down, and first or rear curtain control. The AirTTL remotes have mini-USB connectors for firmware updates directly from Profoto’s website, as well as compatibility witht he new Profoto Camera and Profoto Control apps for iOS and Android. The B1X’s core performance features are equally impressive. The B1X recycles in 0.1 to 1.9 seconds but can deliver up to 20 flashes per second in Quick Burst Mode which engages at lower power settings. Flash duration in Normal Mode is a very fast 1/1000 sec but there’s also a Freeze Mode that delivers flash durations as short as 1/19,000 sec for capturing liquid sprays or splashes and other creative effects.

  The B1X is also capable of High Speed Sync. HSS is the technical term for syncing flash with shutter speeds shorter than the so-called x-sync, typically 1/250 of a second. It’s a useful tool for controlling ambient light and for freezing action. Profoto uses a patent-pending technology that emits an extremely fast series of flash pulses. A simple button-press activates HSS Mode allowing you to shoot at shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000 of a second. As mentioned above, the B1X 500 AirTTL employs an improved, high-capacity, exchangeable lithium-ion battery that gets up to 325 flashes on a 2.5-hour charge with the included 2.8A charger or a 1.5-hour charge with an optional 4.5A quick charger. The battery has fuel gauge-type LEDs that make monitoring remaining power easy. The B1X’s modeling light is LED to put less strain on the battery. It provides the equivalent output of a 130W halogen bulb and will run for 120 minutes on a full charge.

  Finally, B1X’s back panel features a large, bright LCD screen that informs the user of the flash’s power level, radio channel and group, sync choice, modeling light mode and recycle alert. There’s also a large battery gauge that is very easily read.