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Profoto expands its portable flash lineup with two new monolights
Image: Profoto Lighting equipment company Profoto has announced its latest portable flash units, the B20 and B30. The new battery-powered monolights build on the company's B10-series, promising improved performance, greater durability and more features. The B20 offers 250Ws of power, while the B30 offers 500Ws, which is consistent with the B10X and B10X Plus, the predecessors of the new lights. However, the latest models provide more power from the bi-colored LED for continuous light, delivering 50% more output. The B20 and B30 promise up to 5000 lumens with a 2800 to 7000K color temperature range. They offer a CRI greater than 94 for accurate color reproduction as well. Overall, the B20 and B30 are more ideal for hybrid creators than the previous models were. The B20 and B30 also offer faster performance. The company says they recycle 13% faster than the B10X, resulting in a recycling time as quick as 0.01 seconds for both lights. The lights also offer an eleven f-stop power range, one stop greater than their predecessor. Image: Profoto Profoto built the B20 and B30 for demanding use in a range of locations and situations. They feature a rubberized exterior for better handling and durability. There's also an optional handle, which makes it easier to adjust lights even when working with large modifiers. Both are compatible with more than 120 light shaping tools, giving creatives more control. The flash tubes in Profoto's newest lights are now user-replaceable, allowing users to quickly swap out the tubes on set to keep working. Both lights offer a new Eco mode, which Profoto says "protects internal components, reduces thermal stress and extends your gear's lifespan." There is also a Boost mode, for added power, and Freeze mode for the shortest flash duration needed for freezing motion. The company also says there's no risk of overheating or misfires. The B20 and B30 feature a dedicated 3.5mm sync port for when wired triggering is necessary. They can also be controlled wirelessly through Profoto's AirX technology. Image: Profoto Both models are relatively compact and lightweight, making them ideal for on-location shoots. The B30 is a bit larger, though, as it offers more power. The B20 weighs 1.9 kg (4.3 lbs), while the B30 weighs 2.1 kg (4.7 lbs). Likewise, battery life differs between the two. The B20 promises 400 full-power flashes, while the B30 only promises 220 flashes at full power. The Profoto B20 and B30 are available for purchase now. The B20 costs $1995, while the B30 costs $2395. Buy now: Profoto B20 at B&H Profoto B30 at B&H
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Lighting equipment company Profoto has announced its latest portable flash units, the B20 and B30. The new battery-powered monolights build on the company's B10-series, promising improved performance, greater durability and more features.
The B20 offers 250Ws of power, while the B30 offers 500Ws, which is consistent with the B10X and B10X Plus, the predecessors of the new lights. However, the latest models provide more power from the bi-colored LED for continuous light, delivering 50% more output. The B20 and B30 promise up to 5000 lumens with a 2800 to 7000K color temperature range. They offer a CRI greater than 94 for accurate color reproduction as well. Overall, the B20 and B30 are more ideal for hybrid creators than the previous models were.
The B20 and B30 also offer faster performance. The company says they recycle 13% faster than the B10X, resulting in a recycling time as quick as 0.01 seconds for both lights. The lights also offer an eleven f-stop power range, one stop greater than their predecessor.
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| Image: Profoto |
Profoto built the B20 and B30 for demanding use in a range of locations and situations. They feature a rubberized exterior for better handling and durability. There's also an optional handle, which makes it easier to adjust lights even when working with large modifiers. Both are compatible with more than 120 light shaping tools, giving creatives more control.
The flash tubes in Profoto's newest lights are now user-replaceable, allowing users to quickly swap out the tubes on set to keep working. Both lights offer a new Eco mode, which Profoto says "protects internal components, reduces thermal stress and extends your gear's lifespan." There is also a Boost mode, for added power, and Freeze mode for the shortest flash duration needed for freezing motion. The company also says there's no risk of overheating or misfires.
The B20 and B30 feature a dedicated 3.5mm sync port for when wired triggering is necessary. They can also be controlled wirelessly through Profoto's AirX technology.
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| Image: Profoto |
Both models are relatively compact and lightweight, making them ideal for on-location shoots. The B30 is a bit larger, though, as it offers more power. The B20 weighs 1.9 kg (4.3 lbs), while the B30 weighs 2.1 kg (4.7 lbs). Likewise, battery life differs between the two. The B20 promises 400 full-power flashes, while the B30 only promises 220 flashes at full power.
The Profoto B20 and B30 are available for purchase now. The B20 costs $1995, while the B30 costs $2395.
