Profoto is pushing the light-shaping limits with its new Profoto B10X, a portable and versatile off-camera light and flash that offers up to 30 percent more continuous light than its predecessors. It incorporates an intuitive user interface, built to speed up workflow so photographers and videographers can spend more time doing what they love. Add the numerous Profoto OCF accessories users can link with the Profoto B10X, and it’s guaranteed this light won’t just improve shoot day. It promises an elevated final product, too.
It is more than powerful — roughly the same flash power of five speed lights. It’s impressively portable, roughly the size and shape of a 24-70mm lens, which means creators can add it to their kit easily without noticing the extra weight. This light works across genres for both photographers and videographers. It guarantees a stunningly natural light, and it works on everything from camera tripods to light stands.
Here’s everything we know about the new Profoto B10X, which is available in the following packages: Profoto B10X, Profoto B10X Duo Kit, Profoto B10X Plus, Profoto B10X Duo Kit Plus.
Key Features of the Profoto B10X
Highlights abound with the Profoto B10X. This portable and user-friendly off-camera light and flash promises a subtle, natural brightness that’s versatile across subjects and genres. This light-shaping tool has speedy two-second recycle speeds. Plus, it offers up to 30 percent more continuous light. It’s comparable to the flash power of five—yes, five—speed lights. This is all in a portable build that’s roughly the size and shape of a 24-70mm lens.
Creators can light shape to their heart’s content with this lightweight and cordless tool. It can work with more than 120 Profoto light-shaping tools, including the brand’s OCF-modifier range. It also features an intuitive design and connectivity with the Profoto app.
The Profoto B10X’s key features include:
- Size and shape of a 24-70mm lens
- Up to 3250 lumens
- Up to 30% more continuous light
- Faster recycling speeds of two seconds (35 percent more than its predecessor)
- Improved graphics with more distinct and minimalistic expression
- Lightweight and cordless design
- Comparable flash power of five speedlights
- Powerful continuous light with adjustable brightness and color temperature
- Flexibility to set up on both camera tripods and light stands
- Compatibility with 120+ Profoto light-shaping tools including the brand’s OCF range
- Compatibility with Profoto Air remotes
- Compatible with Profoto A series of flashes
- Profoto’s Bluetooth technology, AirX, comes built-in
- Smart connectivity via the Profoto app
A portable light-shaping tool
At roughly the size and shape of a 24-70mm lens — and with its lightweight and cordless design — the Profoto B10X is as portable as can be. This light-shaping tool is easy to bring on trips near and far. It attaches to both camera tripods and light stands, guaranteeing a seamless and flexible user experience. Plus, with Bluetooth technology built-in and smart connectivity with the Profoto app, using it on the go will be pleasantly streamlined.
Astonishing power and light-shaping precision
The Profoto B10X isn’t just powerful — it’s leaps and bounds beyond its predecessors. It comes with 35 percent faster recycling speeds plus 30 percent more continuous light and up to 3250 lumens. It also boasts the same amount flash power of five speed lights, all in one lightweight body. These features, as well as the light’s can’t-beat adjustable brightness and color temperature, are among the many ways it helps photographers and videographers create captivating dazzling results that look illuminated.
Integration with a host of other light-shaping tools
Profoto built its B10X to work seamlessly with its other light-shaping tools, including the expansive OCF-modifier range. This lineup features everything from soft boxes and reflectors to beauty dishes and more. It is compatible with over 120 of the brand’s accessories. To round out the user experience, the Profoto B10X works with Profoto Air Remotes and the Profoto A series of flashes.
The new Profoto B10X is available at Adorama starting at $1,995.
