User guide Profoto B1X

For other languages visit: www.profoto.com 2 B1X www.profoto.com ConnyDufgran, founder hopefully inspire you to grow even further. Enjoy your Profoto product! can share our experience from almost50 years of light shapingand com/newsletter Still, Iencourage you to signup for our newsletter at we’re certain you will soonget thehangof it. The almostinfinite possibilitiesmight seembewildering at first, but in any way you canimagine. a wide assortment of light shapingtools, allowing you to shapethelight the real adventure. That is why we take prideinproviding you with such product isonly thebeginningof that journey. Usingit for light shapingis with you for years and help you grow as a . But getting the As a result, we are confident that your new Profoto product will stay specified performance, quality andsafety, itisano-go. extensive andstricttesting program. Unlessitcomplies with the confidence. Before shipping, every oneof our products passesan detail. We only putour nameonaproduct in which we have the fullest If the years have taught usonething, itisto never neglectasingle that almost half a century’s worth of experience was put into its making. Regardless if you choseanew or anew light shapingtool, know Profoto product! Congratulations on your new or visit our blog at www.profoto.com/blog sothat we www.profoto.com www.profoto.

3 B1X 4 B1X www.profoto.com General safety instructions is usingshared with other users. Interference cannot beruledout. Make sure thedevice isoperated according to localregulations. The frequency spectrumthisdevice document are followed, especially thoseconcerningoperating temperature andsupply voltage range. should betaken when thedevice isintegrated insystems. Make sure that allspecifications within this This equipment makes useof theradio spectrumandemitsradio frequency energy. Proper care Note aboutRF! modeling lampor flash tube! diffusing materials, etc. over inlets andoutlets of theequipment ventilation or directly over glasscover, Remove transport cap from lampheadbefore use!Donot obstruct ventilation by placing filters, NOTICE –Equipment Overheating Risk corresponds with technical data of user guideregarding power supply! on rare occasionsexplode andthrow outhot particles!Make sure that rated voltage for modelinglamp strong heat when used!Donot point modelinglampsor flash tubestoo closeto persons. All lampsmay Do not touch hot parts with bare fingers! Modelinglamps, flash tubesandcertainmetal partsemit Caution –BurnHazard –Hot Parts! batteries installed)shallnot beexposed to excessive heat suchassunshine, fire or thelike. disconnect device. The disconnectdevice shallremain readily operable. Batteries (battery pack or head when changingmodelinglampor flash tube! The mainsplugor appliancecoupler isusedas umbrella metal shaft initsreflector hole. Disconnectlampheadcablebetween generator andlamp a considerable timeafter beingturnedoff. Donot touch modelinglampor flash tube when mounting lamp head!Equipment operates with high voltage. Generator capacitors are electrically charged for earthing connection!Only useProfoto extension cables!Donot openor disassemblegenerator or Mains powered generator shall always be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective WARNING –ElectricalShock –High Voltage! competent servicepersonnel! Warning - The terminals marked with the flash symbol are hazardous live. touch thebulb with bare hands. Equipment mustonly beserviced, modifiedor repaired by authorized and be changedif they are damagedor thermally deformed. When placingalampinto theholder ensure not to to suchanextent that their effectiveness isimpaired, for example by cracks or deepscratches. Lampsshall protective glasscovers or protective grids. Glasscovers shallbechangedif ithasbecome visibly damaged not connectthisequipment to flash equipment from other brands. Donot use flash heads without supplied hasty temperature changes inhumidconditionsasthiscouldleadto condensation water intheunit. Do any objects filled with liquids, suchas vases, onor near theequipment. Donot expose theequipment to in areas with flammable gasesor dust!Donot expose theequipment to drippingor splashing. Donot place Do not placeor usetheequipment where itcanbeexposed to moisture, extreme electromagnetic fields or for professional use!Generator, lampheads and accessoriesare only intended for indoor photographic use. sure that Profoto Safety Instructionsisalways accompaniedtheequipment! Profoto products are intended Do not operate theequipment before studyingtheinstructionmanualandaccompanying safety. Make Safety Precautions! and electronic equipment ontheEuropean market, when product life hasended! Follow local legal requirements for separate disposal of waste, for instance WEEE directive for electrical Equipment may bereturned to Profoto distributors free of charge for recycling according to WEEE. Equipment contains electricalandelectronic components that couldbeharmful to theenvironment. Final Disposal Technical data...... Other Handling...... Operation...... Nomenclature...... General safety instructions...... Table of Contents ...... Upgrade Firmware...... Check Firmware...... Temperature limitindicator HSS...... TTL Changing flash tube and ModelLight LED...... Replacing theFront glass...... Mounting Profoto Light Shaping Tools...... Stand mounting...... Battery charging andmaintanence ...... Battery mounting ...... Ready signalsettings...... Modeling light settings...... Select Syncsetting...... Change light output(Energy)...... Normal vs.Freeze Power on/off Quick guide...... www.profoto.com 20 20 20 22 10 10 19 19 13 18 18 15 15 21 21 21 12 17 17 17 11 11 4 7

5 B1X 6 B1X www.profoto.com 5. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Nomenclature andFront glass Clamp screw Stand adapter Tilt-lock knob Handle 1 8 7 9 3 4 2 9. 9. 8. 7. 6. Battery release button Battery Umbrella holder Zoom scale 6 www.profoto.com 5

7 B1X 8 B1X 15. 15. 14. 13. 11. 10. www.profoto.com TEST button MODEL button LCD display Sync connector USB port 15 14 13 12 11 16 18. 18. 17. 16. 12. 10 SYNC button READY button ENERGY/SETTINGS dial IR-Slave eye 17 18 22. 21. 20. 19. 28. 28. 27. Battery level indicator Sync/Air setting Ready signalsetting Modeling light setting Case (BagXS) Battery charger 26 25 F A M F P R UTO R O R ! 24 27  D E E O 19 E E E  P L Z E % R B DIM 20 E E 23 A E D P Y 26. 26. 25. 24. 23. S S A (TTL) indicator Automaticexposure flash Temperature limitindicator Freeze modeindicator Light outputsetting Y L I N A R 28 C V E  21 www.profoto.com 22

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Mount Light Shaping Tools (see page18). Select Syncsetting [21] with theSYNC button [18] (see page13). Release atest flash by pressing the TEST button [15]. page 12). Select flash light output with ENERGY/SETTINGS dial [16] (see button [15] (see page11). ENERGY/SETTINGS dial[16] andthenshortly pressing the TEST Select Freeze/Normal mode by pressing andholdingthe (see page11). Switch ontheunitby pressing andholdingthe TEST button [15] [2] (see page18). Adjust thetiltpositionof the flash by looseningthe Tilt-lock knob Clamp screw [4] (see page18). Fit theStandadapter [3] to alight standandsecure it with the Remove thetransport cap from theReflector/Front glass[5]. Mount thebattery (see page17). Charge thebattery (see page17). page 15). Select Ready signalsetting [20] with theREADY button [17] (see page 15). Select Modelinglight setting [19] with theMODEL button [14] (see [24] isshown ontheDisplay [13]. button [15]. When Freeze mode is selected, the Freeze mode indicator ENERGY/SETTINGS dial [16] and then shortly pressing the TEST Switch between Normal/Freeze modeby pressing andholdingthe • • different shooting situations. The B1Xcanoperate intwo modesto maximize the versatility in Normal vs.Freeze deep sleepmode(measured inroom temperature). where they later cannot bereached. Note that a fully charged battery will will drain inapproximately 50hours in The option to deactivate auto power off can be very useful if the lights need to be set up prior to a shoot in a place the B1X. battery is drained or until the B1X in reactivated by pressing “HEAD” on remote or by pressing any button on controls by pressing “HEAD” onremote. This will set theB1Xinto adeepsleepmodethat will continue until the to save battery life. The auto power off after 60minutes canbedeactivated from any of theoptional Air Remote The B1Xautomatically turnsinto sleep after 30minutes andshutsoff completely after 60minutes of inactivity Note: apply when the flash isswitched back onagain. When theB1Xisswitched off, thecurrent settings are stored and will 2. 1. Power on/off shots where the flash isusedto freeze fast action. Freeze mode:Optimized for shortest flash duration. Bestoption for entire energy range. Bestoption for mosttypesof shots. Normal mode: Optimized temperature stability over the until theDisplay [13] isallblack. To switch off the unit, press and holddown the TEST button [15] until theDisplay [13] shows thesettings information. To switch ontheunit, press andholddown the TEST button [15] www.profoto.com

11 B1X 12 B1X See below overview of flash duration inNormal vs. Freeze mode. www.profoto.com Press the TEST button [15] to release atest flash. readyto flash. The TEST button [15] isilluminated when the unit is fully charged and • • light: the flash Use theENERGY/SETTINGS dial[16] to changetheenergy level of f-stop scale. The maximumenergy (500Ws) isshown as10. The light outputof the flash light isshown ontheDisplay [13] inarelative Change light output (Energy) (scale) Energy 10.0 9.0 8.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 energy level in1 f-stop increments. Press andturn theENERGY/SETTINGS dial[16] to changethe in 1/10 f-stop increments. Turn theENERGY/SETTINGS dial[16] to changetheenergy level (Ws) Energy 500 250 125 62.5 31.8 15.9 8 4 2 t0.1 (s) t0.1 1/400 1/600 1/800 1/1,300 1/1,800 1/2,400 1/3,300 1/4,200 1/6,000 Flash duration Normal mode t0.5 (s) t0.5 1/1,000 1/1,500 1/2,000 1/2,500 1/3,000 1/4,000 1/6,000 1/8,500 1/11,000 t0.1 (s) t0.1 1/400 1/1,200 1/2,100 1/3,100 1/4,000 1/5,000 1/5,900 1/6,700 1/8,000 Flash duration Freeze mode t0.5 (s) t0.5 1/1,000 1/2,000 1/3,000 1/4,500 1/6,000 1/8,000 1/12,000 1/16,000 1/19,000 the samechannel when aset-up ismade with more thanonelight. same channel will besynced together. Groups are used to remotely control individuallights or groups of lights on There are eight different channels(1-8)that canbeset, andeachchannelhas6groups (A-F). All lights set to the Note: 4. 3. 2. 1. in thetablebelow. all available Air accessories offered by Profoto includingthoselisted optional Profoto Air transceivers offered by Profoto. The B1Xsupports [13], theB1Xisset to betriggered and/or controlled from any of the When ‘AIR’ is selected intheSync/Air setting section[21]ontheDisplay Air (and TTL) operation and holdtheSYNC button [18]. SYNC button [18]. To toggle between the wireless sync options, press Activate/deactivate the wireless sync settings by briefly pressing the • Cable sync only: • • Wireless sync settings: on theDisplay [13]: The current sync setting is shown in the Sync/Air setting section [21] Select Sync setting Turn theENERGY/SETTINGS dial[16] to changethegroup. channel. Press andturn theENERGY/SETTINGS dial[16] to changethe [21] isblinkingandthenrelease thebutton. until thechannelandgroup setting intheSync/Air setting section When Air is activated, press and hold down the SYNC button [18] Activate Air by following theinstructionsto SelectSyncSetting. syncedcable. with Blank: When theSyncsetting shows blank, theB1Xcanonly be slave sync if another flash is fired or anIRsignalisdetected. SLAVE: The built-in IR-Slave eye [12] is activated. The flash will transceivers offered by Profoto. be triggered and/or controlled from any of theoptional Profoto Air AIR: The built-in Profoto Air receiver isactivated. The B1Xisset to www.profoto.com

13 B1X 14 B1X ** Dongle for usingProfoto Air StudioSoftware *Optional mounted transmitters. Check Profoto.com for TTL supported . instructions refer to user guideof respective accessory). Air Accessories compatible with B1X(For detailed operation the camera or flash meter to the SyncConnector [11] on theB1Xunit. Sync via cable ispossibleinallsync modes. Connectasync cable from Cable Sync operation 2. 1. from mostIRsync transmitters. Display [13], theB1Xunitsenses flash release, as well asIRsignals When ‘Slave’ isshown intheSync/Air setting section[21]onthe Slave Sync operation www.profoto.com accessories Profoto Air Optional Air USB** Air Sync* Air Remote* RemoteAir TTL* button [18] until ‘Slave’ isdisplayed. Ensure that ‘Slave’ isdisplayed. If not, press andholdtheSYNC [18] onceto activate wireless sync. ‘AIR’ or ‘Slave’ isnow displayed. If theSync/Air setting section[21]isblank, press theSYNC button sync Flash 500 AirTTL Usable features incombination with B1X X X X control Remote X X X flash setting) (Automatic TTL X Sync) Speed HSS (High X • • • • on theDisplay [13]: The current setting isshown intheReady signalsetting section[20] Ready signal settings to turnthemodelinglight to full power or to turnitoff when alightmeter isused. When dimmedtheLEDmodelinglight ispulsingandthismay trigger somelightmeters. The recommendation is Note: 3. 2. 1. on theDisplay [13]. The current setting isshown intheModelinglight setting section[19] Modeling light settings Blank: Noready signal. again. beeps andthemodelinglight isturnedon when itisready to flash DIM BEEP: The modelinglight isturnedoff after flashing. The unit on when itisready to flash again. DIM: The modelinglight isturnedoff after flashing, andisturned BEEP: The unitbeeps when itisready to flash again. new value will beset. value. After a few seconds, thedisplay will stop blinkingandthe Turn theENERGY/SETTINGS dial[16] to changethepercentage down theMODEL button [14] until thepercentage value isblinking. If ‘FREE’ isselected: With themodelinglight on, press and hold • • button [14] to toggle between ‘PROP’ and ‘FREE’: With themodelinglight on, press andholddown theMODEL Press theMODEL button [14] to turnthemodelinglight onor off. independent from theenergy level of the flash light. FREE: The modelinglight intensity ismanually set, to beproportional to theselected energy level of the flash light. PROP: The modelinglight intensity isautomatically adjusted www.profoto.com

15 B1X 16 B1X is active. the accuracy of thelight output isslightly lessprecise when Quick burst power output without triggeringthe “Wrong alarm”. Note that to this feature, theB1Xcantrigger upto 20 flashes per secondonlower lower thelight outputisset, thelonger bursts canbe triggered. Thanks flashes, depends ontherepetition rate andtheset light output. The output isset to lessthan full. The lengthof theburst, innumber of without losinglight output. The function isonly active when thelight (burst) of flashes to be fired at a faster pace than the B1X can recharge, Quick burst isanautomatically activated function that allows aseries Quick burst operation andcannot keep up with thecamera insequenceshooting. BEEP isdeactivated thesoundalarm will only gooff if B1Xisusedin TTL The soundalarmispartially deactivated when BEEP isdeactivated. If be usableif thecatch of themoment was perfect. to flash even if theset light outputcannot bemet astheimagemay still does not fully correspond to theset value. The B1X will always continue beep andthedisplay will blink. These signalsindicate that the flash light When a flash isreleased before theunitisready, there will bealong Wrong exposure alarm • • Use theREADY button [17] to selecttheReady signalsetting: www.profoto.com Press andholddown theREADY button [17] to turn ‘DIM’ onor off. Press theREADY button [17] to turn ‘BEEP’ onor off. 4. 3. 2. 1. in thiscase. been used for alonger period. The Car Charger 1.8A shouldnot beused Battery Chargers 2.8A or 4.5A to charge anempty battery that hasn´t again becharged to half full before further storage. Always useProfoto 2 of thebuilt-in battery level indicators lights up, thebattery should recommended to check thecharge level onthebattery. If lessthan After storing abattery for more than6months without using, itishighly as itmay gointo adeepdischarge state that candamage thecells. half-full before storing. Never store anempty battery for alonger period If thebattery isto bestored for alonger perioditshouldbecharged Car Charger 1.8A. Profoto Battery Charger 2.8A, Profoto Battery Charger 4.5A, or Profoto usage. The battery canbecharged from any charge level. Only use the For optimal performance, thebattery shouldbe fully charged prior to Battery charging andmaintanence transport. Transport damagesare not covered by Profoto warranty. To prevent damageto battery and/or the B1X housingitisrecommended to always remove thebattery during Note! 2. 1. Battery mounting Handling the battery from thecharger. it is recommended to disconnect the battery charger and remove When thebattery charger indicates that thecharging iscompleted, progress. Check that the battery charger indicates that charging is in Connect thebattery charger to thebattery pack. Dismount thebattery. Battery release button [9] andpulloutthebattery pack. To dismount thebattery, first switch off theB1Xunit. Press the “click” sound, indicating that thebattery pack isproperly secured. firmly until the battery pack locks in place. Make sure there is a To mount thebattery, fit thebattery pack into theB1Xunitandpush www.profoto.com

17 B1X 18 B1X 3. 2. 1. simply slidingthereflector back and forth alongthezoom scale [6]. which makes themeasy to mount andallows you to shapethelight by Most reflectors are equipped with Profoto’s uniqueclampmechanism, clasp) All tools with standard reflector mount(rubber collar with into almostany light you canimagine. shaping tools, which canbeusedto shapeitsalready beautifullight high output. Inaddition, theB1Xiscompatible with more than120light The B1X’s built-in reflector creates a wide andeven light spread with a Mounting Profoto LightShaping Tools 2. 1. Stand mounting 2. 1. to mount anexternal reflector at thesametime. mm and8inorder to fit. When anumbrella isused, itisnot possible Umbrella holder [7]. The umbrella shaft diameter mustbebetween 7 Umbrellas are easily mounted by slidingtheumbrella shaft into the Umbrella mounting www.profoto.com Secure by locking theclasponreflector. reflector inthedesired position. Slide thereflector onto theB1X. Usethezoom scale[6] to placethe Unlock theclasponreflector. unit iscorrectly directed. lock knob[2]isloosened. Fasten the Tilt-lock knob[2] when the The B1Xunitcanbedirected upwards/downwards when the Tilt- Clamp screw [4]. Fit theStandadapter [3] to alight standandsecure it with the holder [7]. slide theumbrella shaft a few more centimeters into the Umbrella After a few centimeters, there will bemore friction, thencontinue to Slide theumbrella shaft into theUmbrella holder [7]. your localdealer or distributor for professional service. For replacement of the modelinglight LEDor ModelLight LED, contact Changing flash tube and Model Light LED 4. 3. 2. 1. tools includingtheOCF Zoom andOCF Magnumreflectors. is however not recommended for any of theProfoto OCF light shaping when usingany of theclassicProfoto “zoomable” reflectors. The dome glass dome. The optional domeenhancesthe “zoom effect” slightly The Front glass[5]canbereplaced with anoptional front glassor a Replacing the Front glass the front glass/glass dome. springs holdingtheglassare back inpositionandsecurely holding Carefully fit the front glass/glass domeinplace. Make sure that all the glassgently to thesides. Gently remove theFront glass [5] by pushingthesprings holding down. Wait five minutes to allow theunitto be fully discharged andcooled Switch off the B1Xandremove thebattery. www.profoto.com

19 B1X 20 B1X remotes andalistof compatible cameras onProfoto.com. to thelatest upgrades andto get noticed when new upgrades are available. Findmore info ontheoptional TTL brands and the latest camera models. Register your profoto products on profoto.com/myprofoto to get access Profoto iscontinuously releasing firmware upgrades to improve andexpand TTL compatibility with more camera Important: 10-15 secondsafter receiving a TTL flash command from theremote. flash outputisset automatically by the camera. The indicator islit for The automatic flash exposure indicator [26] ‘AUTO’ islitevery timethe on). long beepto indicate this(it will only beepif theready signalisturned B1X will blink theenergy setting ontheLCD Display [13] andproduce a If thecamera requires a flash outputoutsidetherange of theB1X, the remote, not onthe flash. without manualmetering. Note that TTL isselected/activated onthe may select to let the camera control the flash output fully automatically Remote TTL. With a TTL remote mounted inthecamera hotshoe, you Profoto B1Xsupports TTL when used with any of theoptional Air TTL Other influence of ambient light when shooting inbright conditions. (x-sync) of the camera. This option can be extremely useful to limit the at a faster shutter speedthanthe fastest external flash sync speed optional Air Remote TTL tranceivers. HSSenablesshooting with flash Profoto B1XsupportsHSS(High-SpeedSync) if used with any of the HSS www.profoto.com distributor for professional service with each upgrade. profoto.com/myprofoto. You canalways contact your localdealer or instructions provided in theupgrade application downloaded from Upgrade of firmware ismade via theUSBport[10], following the your product isavailable. you are makingsure that you will get noticed when anew upgrade for recommend you to register your products. By registering your product on profoto.com/myprofoto. Once you have anaccount we highly To accessthelatest free upgrades you create your personal account start using your new B1X. We highly recommend that you look for firmware upgrades before you Upgrade Firmware 3. 2. 1. Check Firmware temperature level isback to anacceptable level. protection. When this occurs the performance is limited until the temperature level that hasactivated thebuilt-in over-temperature The temperature limitindicator [25]islitif theB1Xhasreached a Temperature limit indicator * Frequent useof HSS will have animpactonthelife-time of theB1X flash tube. if Freeze or Normalmodehasbeenselected onthe flash. speed ischanged. Italsomeansthat the flash duration will bethesameascamera , regardless open. This meansthat at aconstant HSS flash light output, the flash exposure will changeif thecamera shutter * When HSSisactivated, the flash will provide aconstant light outputduringthetime when thecamera shutter is Note: when HSSmodeisused. B1X a “[ ]”symbol will be visible acoupleof secondsafter every flash or inthecamera menu, not onthe flash. IntheLCD Display [13] of the Depending on your camera brand, HSSiseither selected ontheremote example: A7). The current firmware version isshown ontheDisplay [13] (for and holdthe TEST button [15] until theB1Xswitches on. Press andholdtheENERGY/SETTINGS dial[16] andthenpress Switch off theB1X. www.profoto.com

21 B1X 22 B1X Technical data www.profoto.com mode: Color stability Normal mode: Energy stability Freeze mode: Energy stability Normal mode: Flash duration Freeze mode: Flash duration Normal Flash modecontrol Modeling light control rendering) Modelling light CRI( Modeling light color Modeling light maxoutput Modeling light type Recycling time Energy control increments Energyrange Ws Energyrange f-stop Max energy General specifications flash +- 150K over range; +-50K flash to +-1/20 f-stopto flash flash +-1/20 f-stopto flash flash t0.5: 1/19,000 s-1/1,000 s t0.1: 1/8,000 s-1/400 s t0.5: 1/11,000 s-1/1,000 s t0.1: 1/6,000 s-1/400 s Normal (color balanced)mode. Freeze (shortest flash duration) or Off, Proportional, Free (5-100%) >90 balanced) (Warm3000K white/Tungsten halogen lamp) 2500 lumens(eqvivalent to a130W LED 0.1-1.9 s or1/10 fullf-stops 2.0-500 Ws 9 f-stop (2.0-10.0 ;1/256-1/1) 500 Ws Battery charging time Battery status indicator Battery life capacity Max battery modellight Max battery flash capacity Battery type Battery ISO with Magnumreflector @2m, 100 reflector Light spread with built-in mode: Color stability Freeze Battery Charger 4.5A) 2.5 hours (1.5hours with optional 1 sectionblinking: 1 section: 2 sections: 3 sections: the Display: of thetotal capacity isindicated on Approx. battery level inpercentage capacity left) 300 charge cycles (to 80% max <120minutes with modellight on with double. reduced themaxnumber of flashes For every f-stop the flash outputis 2.0 <83200 ... 7.0 <2600 8.0 <1300 9.0 <650 10 Set Energy 14.4V /4.7Ah Exchangeable Lithium-Ion Battery 45 2/10 degbeamangle 77 to flash +- 800K over range; +-100K flash

<325 No of flashes <10% 40-10% 70-40% 100-70% www.profoto.com 23 B1X 24 B1X www.profoto.com USB interface: Auto dumping: Ready signaling: Fan cooling: Function display: Miscellaneous MAC /PCcontrol: Radio sync range: Radio sync &control: switch: Photocell/IR-slave and Wire sync connector: syncWire voltage: Sync socket(s): Syncronization and Control temperature range Battery storage temperature range Battery operating Yes, USBMiniport for FW upgrading Yes switchable beepsound. Yes, ready lamp, dimand/or for low noicelevel. Yes, thermally controlled fan speed Multifunction LCD display software. transceiver andProfoto Studio Yes, via optional Profoto Air USB and HSS. to 100m(330ft)remote control, TTL Up to 300m(1000ft) flash sync; Up separately.) (Requires Air Remote TTL. Sold wireless sync control, TTL andHSS. Yes, Builtin AirTTL supporting Yes 3.5mm Mini-Phono Compliant to ISO10330standard 1 -20 °Cto +60°C(-20 °F to +140 °F) -10 °Cto +50°C(-4°F to +120 °F) the right make changes without further notice. All technical data are to beconsidered asnominalandProfoto reserves Weight: Height: Length: Diameter: Measurements Auto power saving: Quick burst: 3kg(6lbs) includingbatteries 21cm (8.3”) 31cm (12.2”) 14cm (5.5”) controls). from any of theoptional Air remote by setting theB1to deepsleep of inactivity (Thiscanbeavoided turns off completely after 1hour 30 minutes of inactivity. The unit Yes, Sleepmodeisactivated after flashes per second. Quick burst capability of upto 20 www.profoto.com

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