Profoto Pro-B3 The ultimate on-location flash
The flash for extreme sports and action photographers
No other type of photographer has higher demands on flash in terms of performance under harsh conditions than extreme sports and action photographers. They often end up in the most remote locations and unforgiving conditions. There is no room for error when you often only have one chance to capture the shot. The Pro-B3 meets these high demands with its 750Ws of pure battery driven power, fast recycling and a rugged, reliable design. That combined with the wide array of compact and portable Profoto light modifiers you have everything you need to capture the unimaginable feats that the subjects carry out. With the Pro-B3, your imagination is the only thing that sets the limits.
Overview
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Product name:
Profoto Pro-B3
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Regulatory model
PCA1639
Flash
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Max energy
750 Ws
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Energy range
11 f-stops (0.8 - 750 Ws)
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Energy control increments
0.1 f-stops (0.1-10)
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Recycling time
Eco mode: 0.01-2.0 s
Boost/Freeze mode: 0.01-2.3 s -
Energy stability
<0.03 f-stop at energy 3.0-10
<0.06 f-stop at energy 0.1-2.9 -
Flash modes
Eco (Normal), Boost and Freeze
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Flash duration t0.1
Eco mode: 1/600 s (10) - 1/5,500 s (0.1)
Boost mode: 1/600 s (10) - 1/5,500 s (0.1)
Freeze mode: 1/600 s (10) - 1/15,900 s (0.1) -
Flash duration t0.5
Eco mode: 1/1,900 s (10) - 1/7,000 s (0.1)
Boost mode: 1/1,900 s (10) - 1/7,000 s (0.1)
Freeze mode: 1/1,900 s (10) - 1/75,000 s (0.1) -
Color temperature
Eco mode: 6300K ±100K
Boost mode: 6300K ±100K
Freeze mode: 6400K (10) -9000K (0.1) -
F-stop @ 2m / 100 ISO
Bare: 22 6/10
Magnum: 45 4/10
OCF Magnum: 32 9/10 -
Beam angle
65°
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Field angle
106°
Continuous light
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Lamp type
LED
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Max luminous flux (lumen)
6,300 lm
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Max illuminance @ 1meter (lux)
Bare: 2,380 lx
Magnum: 16,540 lx
OCF Magnum: 25,530 lx -
Dimming range
100-1 %
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Color temperature
5600 K ±100 K
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Color rendering index (CRI)
>92
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Beam angle
65°
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Field angle
105°
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Max power
56 W
Wireless connectivity
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Built-in connectivity
Profoto AirX
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Frequency band
2,4 Ghz
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Supported Air functions
Sync, TTL, HSS, Remote control (Air 1 and Air 2)
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Number of Air channels
100 (1-100)
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Number of groups per Air Channel
6 (A-F)
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Wireless operating range
With Profoto remotes: 0.5 - 100 m (1.5- 330 ft)*
With Bluetooth devices: 0.1- 30 m (0.3-90 ft)
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Supported apps for Bluetooth devices
Profoto Camera and Profoto Control apps
Connectors
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Sync
1 x 3.5 mm socket (mini-phone)
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Other
USB-C service port
Powering
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Power supply
Profoto Li-Ion Battery 4S2P
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Battery capacity
Min 78,32 Wh
up to 250 full power flashes
up to 60 minutes full continuous light -
Battery charger
Profoto Battery Charger 5A
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Battery charging time
90 minutes
Other
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Firmware update
via Bluetooth
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Photocell/IR-slave
Yes
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Stand adapter
Yes for standard 5/8 studs
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Umbrella mount
Yes (in stand adapter)
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Operation temperature
0 °C to +35 °C
+32 °F to +95 °F -
Storage temperature
Store in normal indoor conditions
Measurements
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Width
14.0 cm / 5.5 in
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Length
34.5 cm / 13.58 in
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Height
20.0 cm / 7.87 in
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Weight
3.45 kg / 7.6 lbs (without battery)
4.0 kg / 8.8 lbs (with battery)
Walkthrough of the product
Profoto's product expert Chris Fain gives you the full tour of the Profoto Pro-B3.Why the Pro-B3 is the ultimate on-location flash
Serious adventures call for serious lights. Action photographer Blair Bunting takes the Pro-B3 through extreme conditions, from blazing desert sun to snowy terrain.
The Pro-B3 offers 750 Ws adjustable over a 11 f-stop range, a recycling speed as low as 0,01 seconds and flash duration as short as 1/56 000 second. Regardless of if you are on a snow-clad mountain or in the blistering desert sun, you have all the power and control you need.
With the extensive and portable light shaping system of Profoto, your creative options become limitless. With 120+ light shapers, you can be free to explore and focus on getting professional images, no matter how extreme the location is, and achieve your vision.
The Pro-B3 has a rugged, grip friendly exterior, world-class build quality and industrial grade components, like user changeable quartz flash tubes. Performance doesn’t mean a thing if you can’t rely on the gear, and you can always count on the Pro-B3.
