Dec 03, 20 the profoto b1 500 airttl offcamera flash is a 500 wattsecond strobe with a 20 watt led modeling light and ttl compatibility with optional wireless triggers for canon or nikon coming in 2014. With a flash duration of 163,000 of a second and the ability to shoot up to 20 flashes per second, this highend light is remarkably fast, making it ideal for many photographic applications such as portraiture and sport. The b1 is a cordless, batterypowered offcamera flash with ttl and hss. Patentpending profoto hss is fast enough to keep up with your camera, 10 times as powerful as your average speedlight, and extremely consistent. Rent to own profoto d2 500ws airttl monolight, 5600k day. The air remote ttl transmitters have 8 frequency channels with 3 groups per channel and a range of up to 330. With an action stopping flash duration between 11 sec 1 sec in normal mode, and 119000 sec 1 sec in freeze mode, as well as up to. The head can be triggered by any air remote but requires the ttl c for full functionality. Profoto b1 500 ttl and lithium off camera flash flash havoc. Buy profoto b1x 500 airttl 1light togo kit featuring 1 x b1x 500 airttl ocf monolight, 1 x liion battery mk ii for b1 and b1x, 1 x battery charger 2. The lighting solution is then set through the duration of the shoot. Highspeed flash sync hss with the profoto b1 flash.
Make sure that profoto safety instructions always accompany the equipment. Camera accessories profoto air remote ttl n user manual 20 pages. The profoto b1x 500 airttl 1light togo kit is based around an enhanced version of the b1 500 airttl monolight strobe with a highercapacity battery. All in all, profotos new b1x 500 airttl is a sexy beast inside and out. Modeling light, shutdown of the unit and first or rear curtain exposure can also be selected. Profoto air remote ttls order here is compatible right out of the box with sony a7r iii fw 1. Profoto b1 500 air ttl field test, image samples and bts. With an action stopping flash duration between 11 sec 1 sec in normal mode, and 119000 sec 1 sec in freeze mode, as well as up to a blazing 20 flashes per second, the sky really is the limit.
Its robust in design and build, cordless and offers both ttl and hss. The b1 will be controlled by the optional new air remote ttl radio transmitter. Jun 24, 2019 although profoto has not yet released a ttl version of its remote trigger, i was simply blown away by how well the strobe performed in regular manual mode. Profoto products are intended for professional use. Profoto b1 500 air ttl 11 select sync setting the current sync setting is shown in the syncair setting section 21 on the display. Since its release in 20, the b1 has taken the photographic community by storm. Do not operate the equipment before studying the instruction manual and the accompanying safety information.
The b1 supports all available air accessories offered by profoto including those listed in the table below. Im a professional photographer and it was extremely well taken care of. Profoto described the b1 as the first monolight with ttl capabilities. Browse through profoto s faqs in english to find answers to the most commonly raised questions about our products and services. Almost 4 years ago, profoto shook up the photo lighting market when they introduced their ocf off camera flash line with the the flagship profoto b1. A used profoto b1 500 air ttl battery powered flash.
This is a new, patentpending invention from profoto that integrates flash and camera. Aug 15, 2019 one such example is the profoto b1 portable studio monolight. When air is selected in the syncair setting section 21 on the display, the b1 is set to be triggered andor controlled from any of the optional profoto air transceivers offered by profoto. The b1 500 airttl offers full ttl support when matched with one of the profoto air remote ttl transceivers for canon, nikon, olympuspanasonic, or sony. Profoto b1x 500 airttl flash head lithiumion battery mkii battery charger 2. The most attentiongrabbing feature has always been the b1 s completely cordless ttl operation, reinforcing the fact that the b1 is. We have 1 profoto b1 500 airttl manual available for free pdf download.
Profoto continues to impress and surprise us, this time with an enhanced version of the b1 batterypowered monolight, the b1x, introduced with the b1x 500 airttl 1light togo kit with an improved battery that will give you an impressive 325 fullpower flashes. Profoto has programmed up to 8 channels, so you can share the room with seven other photographers shooting the same system and each can have. The ttl system allows remote setting and independent control of three different groups a, b, and c. The profoto b1x offcamera flash is the successor of the award winning profoto b1. The most notable feature is the b1 s ground breaking ttl function. This is just the tip of the iceberg of whats possible with profotos new profoto b1 500 air ttl offcamera flash. This is a powerful offcamera flash that can be triggered with an air remote not included, see notes section for our list of available air remotes, pocket wizards, or triggered easily from. B1x 500 airttl togo kit ideal for onlocation photography, the profoto b1x sets the benchmark once again for cordless, batterypowered monolights. Profoto b1 500 ttl and lithium off camera flash flash. The most attentiongrabbing feature has always been the b1s completely cordless ttl operation, reinforcing the fact that the b1 is.
The profoto b1 500 airttl battery powered flash is a powerful offcamera flash that can be triggered with an air remote not included, see notes section for our list of available air remotes, pocket wizards, or triggered easily from your cameras pc sync port via an included 15 sync cable. In the first year of our photography business, we relied on more inexpensive alternatives in the form of speedlites by yongnuo and canon. Its not the newest model on the market, but since its release in 20, the b1 has been a consistent performer in both the studio and the field. The profoto b1x has become a professional benchmark for cordless, batterypowered monolights. The ttlc and the b1 500 air ttl have miniusb connectors for firmware updates directly from profotos website. Profoto b1x 500 airttl togo kit with profoto ttls air remote for sony. Profoto have released the new b1 500 air ttl, a 500ws cordless lithium battery powered strobe, with built in wireless ttl. All of the familiar professional and convenience features weve come to expect from profoto are onboard. The portable b1x offers cordless, batterypowered freedom and flexibility. Shoot with airtv or manual mode and connect wirelessly cordless design for shooting freedom500ws is 10 times as powerful as the average speedlight rechargeable liion battery provides 325 flashes at full power20 flashes per second with short durations and fast recycling control ambient light with hss and create crisp, blurfree images can be wirelessly controlled from up to 300 m range with. The profoto d2 500 airttl head is a 500ws selfcontained monolight that has its own builtin power source. The ttl c and the b1 500 air ttl have miniusb connectors for firmware updates directly from profoto s website.
Profoto b1x the cordless, batterypowered monolight. If the years have taught us one thing, it is to never neglect a single detail. The most notable feature is the b1s ground breaking ttl function. Our 40 years of experience in developing stateoftheart flash units is built in to the design of the the new d1 air. Rounding out the b1x is a new, allblack exterior finish, and an improved tensioning knob that allows you to tighten down heavier modifiers. You can also find productspecific information in our user guides. Fires up to 20 flashes a second with flash durations as short as 119,000 of a second. Profoto b1 500 air ttl 3 congratulations on your new profoto product. In order to use profoto air remote ttls on sony a7r iii, you must. All of which makes it a reliable workhorse you can bring on any onlocation assignment. Two profoto 500 airttl flash heads shown with a nikon d800 and the profoto air remote ttl n control unit. Yes, via optional profoto air usb transceiver and profoto studio software available from nov 2016. Profoto b1x 500 airttl 1light togo kit moi ostrov studio.
Profoto b1x 500 airttl togo kit with profoto ttls air. Yes, built in airttl supporting wireless sync control, ttl and hss. The profoto b1 is in ttl mode for ttl, and manual for manual output. The b1 is set to be triggered andor controlled from any of the optional profoto air transceivers offered by. What color settings did you use on your camera for the outdoor shots and when using the cts gel outdoors. The profoto d1 air is available in 250, 500 and ws versions. For example set the d2 in manual for the background and use the b1 or b2 in ttl as the. Buy profoto b1x 500 airttl 2light location kit featuring 2 x b1x 500 airttl monolight, 2 x liion battery mk ii for b1 and b1x, 1 x battery charger 4. The profoto b1x really just compliments our approach to wedding photography as it provides more simplicity simple menus, easy to toggle onoff remotely, etc. B1 500 airttl manuals and user guides for profoto b1 500 airttl.
I recently upgraded to the b10 plus so im getting rid of these. Using the b1 and the b2 offcamera flashes in ttl mode makes the test phase of lighting a shot incredibly efficient. Profoto b1 500 airttl is a powerful, easy to use and versatile offcamera flash for studio and location photographers. There are many things we take for granted with modern strobes such as ttl, highspeed sync. Ive been considering the upcoming air remote for nikon to be used with b1 monoblocks, but id like to hear how the canon users have found the remote to work for them. The head can be triggered by any air remote but requires the ttlc for full functionality. The 24 w led provides the equivalent of w tungsten light, making it almost twice as powerful as the b1s. And with both ttl and hss available, youre guaranteed the best light shaping experience possible on location, anywhere. For example set the d2 in manual for the background and use the b1 or b2 in ttl as the main flash. Two profoto 500 airttl flash heads shown with a nikon d800 and the profoto air remote ttln control unit. Profoto air remote transceiver profoto ttl s air remote for nikon cameras. Buy profoto b1x 500 airttl 2light location kit online in. The profoto b1x 500ws airttl battery powered flash improves on its predecessor, the profoto b1, with a better modeling lamp and much better battery life. Nov 06, 20 profoto have released the new b1 500 air ttl, a 500ws cordless lithium battery powered strobe, with built in wireless ttl.
Regardel ssfy i ouc hosea n ewaf l sho ra n ewgil htshapni gt oo,l know that almost half a centurys worth of experience was put into its making. Camera accessories profoto air remote ttln user manual 20 pages. After getting an initial exposure computation through ttl, i quickly change the air remote ttl c over to manual mode and make any power adjustments necessary. The b1x 500 airttl offers full ttl support when matched with one of the profoto air remote ttl transceivers for canon, nikon, olympus, fuji, or sony. Profoto is well known as the world leader in electronic flash technology. Using their own airttl system, these strobes would work with various camera b.
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