The lights for video and still - Profoto B10X/B10X Plus | Profoto

Focused on versatility

As a professional photographer, you already know the challenges of shooting on location. Changing weather conditions, managing your time efficiently, client demands. You need to be prepared for anything. That’s why we designed the new B10X and B10X Plus to have versatility, adaptability, and simplicity built-in. They’re both multipurpose, making them ideal for shooting both video and stills. Both lights allow you to focus on the most important part of your day - getting the best shot possible. 

  • Size and shape
    of a camera lens
  • A big light with
    power of 5 or 10 speedlights
  • Color adjustable
    continuous light for video
  • Compatible with
    120+ Light Shaping Tools
  • Smart connectivity
    Profoto Control app
  • Rechargeable
    Li-Ion battery

Overview

  • Product name:

    Profoto B10X

  • Product number

    330195

Flash

  • Max energy

    250 Ws

  • Energy range

    10 f-stops (0.5-250 Ws)

  • Energy control increments

    0.1 f-stops

  • Recycling time

    0.05-1.3 s

  • Energy stability

    0.2 f-stops

  • Flash modes

    Normal or Freeze

  • Flash duration t0.1

    Normal mode: 1/400 s (250 Ws) - 1/4,900 s (0.5 Ws)
    Freeze mode: 1/400 s (250 Ws) - 1/14,000 s (0.5 Ws)

  • Flash duration t0.5

    Normal mode: 1/1,300 s (250 Ws) - 1/7,000 s (0.5 Ws)
    Freeze mode: 1/1300 s (250 Ws) - 1/42,000 s (0.5 Ws)

  • Color temperature

    No data

  • F-stop @ 2m / 100 ISO

    22.7 with OCF Magnum reflector 11.9 without reflector

  • Beam angle

    No data

  • Field angle

    No data

Continuous light

  • Lamp type

    LED

  • Max luminous flux (lumen)

    3,200 lm

  • Max illuminance @ 1meter (lux)

    10,000 lux with OCF Magnum reflector
    1,100 lux without reflector

  • Dimming range

    100-10 %

  • Color temperature

    Adjustable 3000-6500 K (±500K)

  • Color rendering index (CRI)

    90-96

  • Beam angle

    No data

  • Field angle

    No data

Wireless connectivity

  • Built-in connectivity

    Profoto AirX

  • Frequency band

    2.4 GHz

  • Supported Air functions

    Sync, TTL, HSS and remote control

  • Number of Air channels

    100 (1-100)

  • Number of groups per Air Channel

    6, (TTL operation: 3 (A-C), manual operation: 3 (D-F))

  • Wireless operating range

    0.5-100 m (1.5-330 ft) with Profoto remotes*
    0.1-30 m (0.3-90 ft) with Bluetooth devices
    *in optimal conditions up to 300 m (1000 ft)

  • Supported apps for Bluetooth devices

    Profoto Camera and Profoto Control

Connectors

  • Sync

    No

  • Other

    USB-C

Powering

  • Power supply

    Li-Ion battery for B10

  • Battery capacity

    Up to 400 full power flashes.
    Up to 75 min full continuous light

  • Battery charger

    Battery Charger 3A

  • Battery charging time

    1.5 hour

Other

  • Firmware update

    via USB-C or Bluetooth

  • Photocell/IR-slave

    Yes

  • Stand adapter

    Yes (detachable)

  • Umbrella mount

    Yes (in stand adapter)

  • Operation temperature

    +10 C to +35 C (-10 C to +50 C with reduced performance)

  • Storage temperature

    Store in normal indoor conditions

Measurements

  • Width

    11 cm / 4.3 in

  • Length

    17.5 cm / 6.9 in

  • Height

    10 cm / 3.9 in

  • Weight

    1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs (including battery and stand adapter)

The right light at the right time, time after time

They’re both multipurpose. This means whether you’re shooting video or still, the B10X and B10X Plus can take it in their stride. Less gear, more shooting! Both have been re-designed, so they provide ease-of-use, straight out of the box. Batteries are quick and easy to switch in and out and can be charged while in use. B10X and B10X Plus also include improved useful features. Like increased continuous light output from 2500lm to 3250lm. That’s a 30% increase. And both lights provide faster recycling speed than the B10's.

B10X and B10X Plus also feature Profoto’s Bluetooth-enabled technology AirX, enabling you to unleash the full power of the B10X and B10X Plus also when shooting with your smartphone. Making it possible to capture, edit and publish with the same device. Thereby dramatically reducing the time from creative concept to published image.

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At a glance

Why choose the B10X and B10X Plus?

They’re big on versatility 

Before, if you’re shooting stills, you need a light for that. Or if you’re shooting video, you’d need a light for that too. Not anymore. The B10X and the B10X Plus provide the perfect, seamless, convenient way to shoot both with the same light. Saving you time, hassle, and worry.

World-class reliability 

Both are built and designed to world-class standards with the reliability you’d expect of Profoto, so they won’t let you down. No over-heating, no misfiring. Just lightning-fast recycling time, a supremely user-friendly interface, and an even more powerful continuous light for video and stills. 

Lights you can grow with

With more than a dozen light-shaping tools in our compact and lightweight OCF family, and 120 more available from the full Profoto range, you can create and shape any kind of light with both the B10X and the B10X Plus.

Profoto B10X/B10X Plus Walkthrough of the products

Walkthrough of the products

Profoto's product expert Chris Fain gives you the full tour of the Profoto B10X and B10X Plus
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Introducing B10X and B10X Plus

Profoto's product expert Chris Fain explains why you should buy the B10X and B10X Plus

What is the difference between our different B10-range lights?

Profoto B10X

Five times the power of a speedlight all packed into the size of a medium-sized camera lens.

Flash power: 250 Ws
Continuous light: 3250 lumens

Flash recycling: 0.05-1.3 seconds
Battery capacity: 400 full power flashes
Total weight: 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs
Diameter: 10cm / 3.9"
Length: 17.5cm / 6.6"

Profoto B10X Plus

Ten times the power of a speedlight all packed into the size of a large camera lens.

Flash power: 500 Ws
Continuous light: 3250 lumens

Flash recycling: 0.05-2.2 seconds
Battery capacity: 200 full power flashes
Total weight: 1.9 kg / 4.2 lbs
Diameter: 10cm / 3.9"
Length: 23.5cm / 9.3"
 

Add ons

Accessorize your B10X and B10X Plus

Photo: Shivali Chopra

Light Shaping Tools

Photography is all about controlling and shaping light. With the either the B10X or the B10X Plus it’s easy to take your creativity to the next level with our dedicated range of portable and lightweight OCF Light Shaping Tools.

OCF II Snoot

Reduce light spread and create crisp direct light.

OCF II Barndoor

Shape light with precision.

OCF II Grid & Gel Kit

For color balance and creativity.
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Photo: Shivali Chopra

On-Camera Remotes

Shoot in automatic TTL mode, control your flashes manually from your camera, sync several flashes at once – the remotes makes it all possible.
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Photo: Samantha Grönblad

Accessories

Custom bags to pack your gear in, batteries, chargers and flashtubes. The bits and pieces that brings it all together.

B10-Series Battery (4S1P)

A spare battery for the B10-series flashes

Battery Charger 3A

Standard battery charger for the Li-Ion battery for B10. Recharges the B10 battery in less than 90 minutes. A charge status LED lets you know when the charging is ready.

Core BackPack S

A sleek backpack for the fast-moving photographer
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