Profoto Off-Camera Flashes
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Imagine taking the best of a speedlight and the best of a studio light and bringing those elements together in one new breed of flash. We did just that to create the Profoto range of off-camera flashes. Powerful and with naturally beautiful light, cordless battery power, and TTL integration with most popular camera brands makes them the perfect creative tools for shaping light on location. Especially in combination with the tailor made OCF Light Shaping Tools that are designed for mobility and ease of use.

Choose between the B10 and the B10 Plus – both big lights in small packages, the B1X – an on-location icon, and the B2 – a lightweight pack and head option for photographers on the move.

A big light in a
smaller package
A bigger light in a
small package
The on-location
icon
The lightweight
pack and head

Profoto B10 & B10 Plus

Choose the Profoto B10, and you’ll get five times the power of a speedlight, select the B10 Plus, and you’ll get twice that power. Since both are no bigger than a large camera lens, whichever you go for you'll be getting a big light in a small package.

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Profoto B1X

Ideal for on-location photography, the Profoto B1X sets the benchmark once again for cordless, battery-powered monolights. And with both TTL and HSS available, you’re guaranteed the best light shaping experience possible on location, anywhere. It’s power in all the right places.

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Profoto B2

Location shooting is famously unpredictable, so it’s important to be quick on your feet and fast to adapt. With the versatile, portable and battery-powered Profoto B2 with TTL and HSS you become mobile and always stay one step ahead of the action.

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What's the difference between the Profoto B10, B10 Plus, B1X and B2?

Profoto B10

A big light in a smaller package Five times the power of a speedlight all packed into the size of a medium sized camera lens. Flash power: 250 Ws Flash recycling: 2 seconds on full power Battery capacity: 400 full power flashes Continuous light: 2500 lumens Weight: 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs

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Profoto B10 Plus

A bigger light in a small package Ten times the power of a speedlight all packed into the size of a large camera lens. Flash power: 500 Ws Flash recycling: 2.5 seconds on full power Battery capacity: 200 full power flashes Continuous light: 2500 lumens Total weight: 1.9 kg / 4.2 lbs

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Profoto B1X

The on-location icon A robust and proven professional workhorse with power in all the right places. Flash power: 500 Ws Flash recycling: 1.9 seconds on full power Battery capacity: 325 full power flashes Continuous light: 2500 lumens Weight: 3 kg / 6.6 lbs

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Profoto B2

The lightweight pack and head A battery pack with two small and lightweight heads that are easy to set up high or to hold by hand. Flash power: 250 Ws Flash recycling: 1.35 seconds on full power Battery capacity: 215 full power flashes Modelling light: 700 lumens (fixed) Weight pack: 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs Weight head: 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs each

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Guide

Follow our short guide below to find the right off-camera flash for your need.

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Why choose the B10?

The B10 is a perfect fit for many on location shoots. The size and shape of a medium sized camera lens makes it easy to bring in any camera bag, and with a flash that is five times more powerful than a speedlight it is easy to create and shape light in almost any location. In addition, the B10 is more than a flash, it is also a powerful continuous light with capability to light both stills and videos. The B10 connects with the Profoto App for smartphone capture, remote control and easy updates.

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Why choose the B10 Plus?

The B10 Plus is the ever so slightly bigger sibling to the B10. Slightly longer but still similar in size as a large camera lens making it easy to bring in any camera bag. The flash of the B10 Plus is twice as powerful compared to the B10 and the extra power makes it even easier to shape light and overpower the sun in any location. B10 Plus video light capabilities and connectivity with the Profoto App are equal to the B10.

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Why choose the B1X?

The B1X is a proven professional workhorse and it is the best choice of flash for the toughest on location shoots. The robust housing can take a beating and while the power of the flash is comparable with the B10 Plus, the B1X is both faster and more enduring. The B1X battery also holds more shooting capacity in each charge. A large handle on the back and a big knob for the stand adapter makes the B1X easy to handle even when wearing gloves.

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Why choose the B2?

The B2 is the only Profoto Off-Camera flash which has the battery pack separated from the heads. This resulting benefit is the small and lightweight heads that are easy to mount high on a boom or to hold by hand. With the B2 battery pack on your shoulder it’s easy to move around even if you are shooting without an assistant.

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How much power do I need?

The 250Ws you get with the B10 or B2 is more than enough in most situations. However, the extra f-stop you get with 500Ws in the B10 Plus or B1X can sometimes be helpful. Especially if you are shooting in broad daylight and you want to use a large or diffusing light shaping tool, like an umbrella or a softbox.

Behind the scenes Marie Bärsch captures beauty in India’s stunning Kerala region with the Profoto B10 Plus

Marie Bärsch captures beauty in India’s stunning Kerala region with the Profoto B10 Plus

Germany may be Marie's home, but she spends most of the year traveling on assignment. Here in India, she discovers that with the B10 Plus Duo Kit, she can afford to travel a whole lot lighter. Read more

Behind the scenes How to create a dramatic portrait with the Profoto B10 Plus

How to create a dramatic portrait with the Profoto B10 Plus

In this video, photographer Chris Knight uses a medium sized umbrella to create a dramatic portrait on location. Read more

Go behind the scenes Vicky Papas’ enchanting couture portraits with the Profoto B1X and the OCF Beauty Dish

Vicky Papas’ enchanting couture portraits with the Profoto B1X and the OCF Beauty Dish

Go behind the scenes Chan Kit tells a Hong Kong love story

Chan Kit tells a Hong Kong love story

Chan Kit creates passionate couple portraits under four different lighting conditions with the Profoto B2 and the OCF Beauty Dish

Photo: Jeremy Snell

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The B10 Plus. Wow, it's compact - extremely small and light when I compare it with my B1X. And the reduced battery size is amazing, I can easily pack a few extra battery packs without sacrificing the lightness of my kit... that's so convenient.

Marie Bärsch, photographer

If it’s small and light enough for us to make it work in the chaos of this environment, then we should be able to use it in the chaos of a wedding.

Lanny Mann, photographer

Using the Profoto B1X and the OCF Beauty Dish together puts you in total control of what you’re doing. You don’t have to go to fantastic locations to create magic. You just need to fill the frame with beauty.

Vicky Papas Vergara, photographer

It’s like a fat lens. It will fit in every camera bag I own.

Joseph Radhik, photographer

The B10 gives us possibilities to experiment and play with light in all light conditions - even in harsh harsh light. And it is so easy.

Erika Mann, photographer

With Profoto, I never feel like we are limited to the circumstances that we're shooting in. I feel like we can work in any type of environment, whether it is hard light, soft light; even in inclement weather. We're able to create images that are unique and different for every single client that we work with.

Michael Anthony, photographer

An excellent option for photographers who want something between a monolight and speedlights.

Chris Gampat, Phoblographer, on the B2

Add ons

The more lighting options you have, the more light shaping control and creativity you have at your disposal. The off-camera flashes are part of our AirTTL system and offer a range of high-end lighting options, access to more than 120 light modifiers and premium designed bags to get everything to location quickly and easily.

Photo: Karl Gough

Profoto Air Remotes allow you to sync and control your flash straight from your camera, providing full control of power, the modeling light and the capability to trigger several flashes up to 300 m away. The popular AirTTL remotes allow you to shoot in automatic TTL mode and shape light in broad daylight with HSS.

Air Remote TTL

Wirelessly connects your AirTTL light with your camera

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Air Remote

Syncs and manually controls any Profoto Air light

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Photo: Laurent Hini

Shape exceptional light from our off-camera flashes with our range of lightweight and portable, easy to use light modifiers. Soft light, hard light, flattering light, dramatic light – this is how it’s done.