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Shopper : Is there a sync port/plug?ANDREW R : No, I don't believe so.
MIKE H : Will the Canon ST-E3-RT Transmitter work for the Profoto B10?FREDERICK I : No, they are not compatible (in the sense that one can trigger the other directly). However, it is possible to mix Profoto with other stobes/flashes using third party triggers such as PocketWizards. One configuration I have used is a PocketWizard IV on my camera with a ST-E3-RT on top of it. On each of my Profotos, I have PocketWizard IIIs attached. In this way, I can trigger the Canon flashes and Profoto strobes at once. In this scenario, I set all of flash/strobe settings manually (no TTL).JOSEPH V : NopeWILLIAM S : I would recommend that you contact Profoto direct to check their compatability.GARY F : No, unfortunately they each use proprietary protocols.ANDREW R : No, I don't believe so.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?Joe K : It’s the best available.RIFF M : Online reviewsArthur R : High quality lights. Consistent light output, consistent color, no misfires.PETER P : It is the best tool to complete an upcoming projectANTHONY A : Profoto is undoubtedly one of the best lighting companies in today's market.ERIN T : Because Profoto is AMAZING and after chatting with Justin & Mary Marantz I decided this was the next part of my profoto collection.CHRISTIAN B : Portability, size, consistency. Profoto is known as the best for a reason.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2022-08-10T06:23:36

Rated 3 out of 5

Good and bad

I am a full time commercial photographer and purchased 2 of these heads as a lightweight, wireless solution when I?m on location. They are everything I thought they would be, easy to use and the built in trigger receiver works flawlessly. Now the downside. After a year of moderate use the flash portion of the head stopped firing in the middle of a commercial shoot. After contacting profoto they said it had to be sent in. From baltimore to New Jersey it took 2 weeks for them to confirm they received my light and that they were looking at it. Flash tubes need to be replaced on monolights so I was expecting this but oh no! They said that only they can change the flash tube and that it required the tube and the front unit to be replaced. This is a 630.00 dollar repair! You can NOT change the tubes on these lights yourself. After agreeing to pay for the repair they then tell me that they do not have the parts and they will let me know when they get them in. I?m a pro photographer and even though I have backup lights, this is too long to wait. It?s been a month since sending it out and they still don?t have the parts so who knows when I?ll ever get it back. I love these lights but I have to say I?m hesitant in ever buying another. Service and maintenance is a part of taking care of your gear and this makes me want to invest in a different portable light solution.

ROY C.

2022-01-28T07:15:00

Rated 5 out of 5

best portable strobe kit !

Have owned b2's and the b1x's studio kits, sold those off to use the b10's. my 3 x b10's are my goto on location/studio and used with my d2 in studio. As with all the Profoto lighting & modifiers i've used, it's solidly built/durable, reliable and consistent.

REGINALD D.

2022-01-28T07:14:34

Rated 5 out of 5

best portable strobes!

Have owned b2's and the b1x's studio kits, sold those off to use the b10's. my 3 x b10's are my goto on location/studio and used with my d2 in studio. As with all the Profoto lighting & modifiers i've used, it's solidly built/durable, reliable and consistent.

REGINALD D.

2021-05-13T08:12:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Profoto B-10 Packs a punch

Great Light. I love how small and compact it is and it is a very powerful light with a gray punch. It goes great with my profoto D2. After using Profoto products I will never work with a different light again. This Apex a great punch at 250 W great for on location as well as I feel like an main light.

Louis S.

2021-03-22T19:01:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Absolutely best purchase ever

Best purchase made, very light and simple to use. Love love my profoto B10

Carolina F.

2021-03-10T16:22:51

Rated 5 out of 5

When you need the very best...

Absolute perfection. You get what you pay for, and this is some of my favorite tech. Profoto continues to maintain the standard for light shaping!

Joe K.

2020-10-27T08:34:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Versatile and Reliable

Great lights! So versatile and powerful for on location work.

Ryland M.

2020-07-15T14:05:40

Rated 1 out of 5

Repairs too costly!

Love Profoto and I love this set of lights. However, one slight breeze and unattended lightstand blows over (admittedly my fault!) - soft cushion landing and still, the cost of repairs is outrageous! Cheaper options out there folks!

Shutter 1.

2020-06-05T12:54:53

Rated 5 out of 5

my fave strobe

one of my alltime favorite strobes. I like how bright the modeling lamp is and the throw is impressive. i can shoot bare bulb with this flash and it still looks amazing. perfect compact size and weight. would buy again....when on sale lol.

Kao S.

2020-03-15T20:41:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Upgrade

Should have purchased them sooner!!! Definitely an upgrade.

Peter P.

2020-01-17T07:27:19

Rated 5 out of 5

The perfect little package!

I’m super impressed with these lights and the backpack. Sometimes you have to odd little jobs that don’t have a budget. These are perfect to take with you and still get the job done with out assistant. Your only out on your time. Also if you’re flying and traveling abroad are the perfect.

John A.

2020-01-06T07:54:56

Rated 5 out of 5

This light is amazing!

Such a great light to have in the kit, the battery life is awesome and it works great with my air remote! Their are cheaper options out there that are probably pretty great as well, I buy Profoto because of the design and consistency in recycle time, if your reading this then your probably a great photographer, good luck in your career and keep enjoying life! ??

Rob S.

2019-12-20T08:37:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Strobe

Compact size and it just works...

Robert H.

2019-09-11T08:12:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Simple and Elegant

Coming from an Elinchrom ELB system, I wanted something small without the cables and the pack. The B10's fit the need perfectly; small, light and wireless. I also like that the adapters are very well thought through as a system and that they all work very well "as a system". The smartphone ap works perfectly only adding to the ability of this system to fit my ocf lighting needs. Sure it's more expensive, but it is definitely (IMHO) worth it.

Robert J.

2019-05-30T15:43:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Another amazing product

Profoto never ceases to amaze! If anyone is on the fence about this product, all I can say is go for it. It is worth every penny. You’ll thank me later ??

TYLER B.

2019-04-15T05:46:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the B10!

I love the B10! It's much easier to tote around a location shoot with its small profile. I just used it for a senior session and loved it! The quality of light is beautiful.

Jennifer G.

2019-03-20T10:50:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent flash

Great flash, I totally recommend it.

FERNANDO B.

2019-03-18T12:05:58

Rated 4 out of 5

Profoto B10 Air

Very easy to use and setup. The one drawback is the battery lasts a mere 90 minutes with the model light on. But, you can charge and use the product at the same time. Pricey.

Jerome W.

2019-03-09T08:13:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Glad I bought it.

Works as expected, easy menu options.

Ray V.

2019-02-22T07:30:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Soft pretty light

I’m in love with this light.

SANDRA E.

2019-02-08T11:36:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Too light kit! these are well built units

I have the now discontinued Acute Profit system. This is a great alternative to dragging around cords. I plan on this being my main travel kit from now on

Louis F.

2019-02-06T08:03:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Upgraded from Elinchrom

The Duo Kit is pricey, but besides the pricing, the strobes are absolutely wonderful, they are extremely portable and reliable, and the backpack is the ideal carrying case for the two strobes and the charging accessories, it will also carry a 15 inch laptop and other small items. The LED modeling light is amazing, it has become useful during small video projects.Should you justify the purchase of the Duo Kit, this brand name product will mostly align with your photography brand. I am a Nikon speedlight enthusiast (own eight speedlights) and Elinchrom user. Why I am switching from my Elinchrom Quadra Ranger RX strobes and my other Elinchrom strobes is that my wireless Elinchrom triggers weren't reliable anymore, and I also started not liking the strobe cables running all around my sets. I won't ditch my Nikon speedlights though. If you already have the B1/X you probably won't need to switch to B10 unless you think it's a must (like you want to go ultra portable, need video lighting)

Chi C.

2019-01-22T08:13:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Profoto B 10

Outstanding, if expensive

William P.

2019-01-08T08:30:57

Rated 5 out of 5

LOVE THIS LIGHT

I replaced my B2's with these fabulous units. I love not having to load up the separate battery. Flash power is great, as is its compact size. And the ability to set the power by my iPhone? Brilliant!

CATHY B.

2019-01-04T05:28:51

Rated 1 out of 5

Unusable for Professionals

I purchased this unit. Returned it after one use. There is no sync port. If your Air Remote is too close to the unit the flash will not fire because of radio wave interference. If you ever want to use this light near your camera the unit is useless with no fix - other than optically slaving from another flash. Such a stupid oversight. Un-usable for professionals.

Jesse D.

2019-01-02T08:59:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Lightweight Alternative to B1

I own B1's and B2's for loaciton shooting and D2's for the studio. I started with the B1's and they are awesome, and are my go-to on-location lights, especially when I need to overpower the sun. But they are very top heavy, need robust stands, and cannot be used with modifiers when there is any wind around, and need lots of sandbags on the stands. The B2's are much smaller and lighter but there is a setup time. Now with the B10, you have the same 250WS output of the B2 but in a monolight without the connection time, so to get shooting is much faster. They are compact, MUCH lighter than the B1, and have all the same features as the B1/B2 lights and appear to be robust. And of course they use all our existing Profoto Modifiers. Happy So Far

JAMES S.

2018-12-26T18:51:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Limitless power with such small size light!

the very first thing I did when I received it was update the firmware. Once updated downloaded on my mobile device (iPhone X) the profoto app and paired my B10 and within seconds I was able to use my B10s from my device I can even use my phone to take a photo and the B10s will flash creating some studio work with my phone. I took the light on location to test it in combination with my B1x on location kit and it worked beautifully. my first shot was on TTL and once I achieved the correct exposure locked it switched to Manual on both cases the light was consistent on both temperature and on power output. is nice o have the ability to charge the light when im at the studio while shooting (unlike the B1x). focusing merely on the quality of the ;light and the results I got from the get go were superb !! now Adorama had advertised that "next day delivery" applied at time of purchase but didn't get the light as "advertised" I got the light days later (when I ordered my B1x kit had se exact same issue) so pretty disappointed by Adoramas click bait.

JC B.

2018-12-04T13:59:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Exactly what you expect from profoto

It’s a profoto nuff said

Paulo B.

2018-12-04T08:10:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Flash

Produces nice quality light. It is light enough to take anywhere. Battery life lasts though most of a shoot.

PAUL B.

2018-11-29T13:46:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Great light. Great for travel

Great light. Half the power of the b1 but the battery has kept up with full days at half power and being able to have the light plugged in while shooting is a major benefit. I like that the size and weight is half what the b1 is. Uses all standard profoto modifiers

ANDREW I.

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Profoto B10 Specifications

Flash
  • Max energy

    250 Ws

  • Energy Range

    10 f-stops (1.0-10)

  • Recycling time

    0.05-2s

  • Energy Stability

    0.2 f-stops

  • F-stop at 2m / 100 ISO

    22.7 with OCF Magnum reflector
    11.9 without reflector

  • TTL

    Yes

  • HSS

    Yes

Modeling Light

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  • Max output (lumens)

    2500 lm

  • Lamp type

    LED

  • Dimming range (%)

    100-10%

  • Color temp ( deg. K)

    Adjustable 3000-6500K (+-500K)

  • Color rendering (CRI)

    90-96

Wireless Connectivity

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  • Operating range

    Sync and remote control 0.5-300 m (1.5-1000ft)
    HSS and TTL: 0.5-100 m (1.5-330 ft)

  • Supported Air functions

    Flash sync
    Remote control
    TTL
    High Speed Sync

  • Bluetooth

    Yes

  • Supported Bluetooth

    Profoto app

Additional Connections

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  • Sync socket(s)

    No

  • Firmware upgrade

    USB-C port for firmware upgrades

Powering

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  • Input power supply

    Li-Ion battery for B10

  • Battery capacity

    Up to 400 full power flashes
    Up to 75 minutes full continuous light
    Battery charges in less than 90 minutes

Miscellaneous

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  • User upgradeable firmware

    Yes

  • Photocell/IR-slave and switch

    Yes

  • Umbrella Mount

    Yes

General

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  • Dimensions (LxWxH)

    6.9 x 4.3 x 3.9" (175.26 x 109.22 x 99.06mm)

  • Weight

    3.3 lbs (1.50kg) (Including Battery and Stand Adapter)

  • UPC Code

    7340027548714

12 Accessories for Profoto B10 AirTTL Off Camera Flash Duo Kit with 2 Flash Heads, Batteries, and Charger

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  • Remotes & Accessories (1)
  • Batteries & Chargers (2)
  • Cases, Bags & Sleeves (1)
  • Caps (1)
  • Adapters & Mounts (1)
  • Cables & Adapters (5)
  • Transmitters & Receivers (1)

About Profoto B10

FEATURED REVIEWS

Outstanding lighting kit

By FREDERICK I.

The Profoto B10 kit is an outstanding lighting kit - especially for those who have already invested in other Profoto lighting. While many would consider it expensive, its build quality, strength and quality of light (both strobe and model), Bluetooth, etc. capabilities make it well worth the price. I also own A1, B1 and B2 strobes and this is now my favorite of the bunch. Though rated the same as the B2 in terms of 250WS, the B10 consistently puts out more light as measured by my Sekonic l...

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This light is amazing!

By Rob S.

Such a great light to have in the kit, the battery life is awesome and it works great with my air remote! Their are cheaper options out there that are probably pretty great as well, I buy Profoto because of the design and consistency in recycle time, if your reading this then your probably a great photographer, good luck in your career and keep enjoying life! ??

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ALC article: Hands-On Review: Testing the Profoto B10, Their Smallest and Lightest Off-Camera Flash Ever!

There was a time when as a photographer, if you wanted complete control over the light in your photos, the options were very limited. You could use a really long extension cords or Speedlights, for the most part. The battery-powered revolution has been upon us for a few years now and Profoto continues to lead the way with its Off Camera Flash (OCF) line of portable strobes. READ MORE

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Be creative with light anywhere!

Size matters – it does. That’s why Profoto created the Profoto B10, their smallest and lightest off-camera flash ever. In the Duo Kit you get two of them packed and ready to go in the stylish Profoto Core Backpack S. Just add your camera and a few lenses in the bag and your kit is complete! With five times the power of a speedlight packed into the size and shape of a camera lens, it lets you be creative with light anywhere. You can even shoot video with the integrated continuous light.

Be creative with light anywhere!

Endless opportunities to grow

You have almost endless opportunities to grow, thanks to compatibility with over 120 Light Shaping Tools, with all Profoto Air Remotes and connectivity with the Profoto App. The Profoto B10 truly is a big light in a small package.

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Shooting on location has lots of challenges. One of the most significant challenges arises before you even go there. How much gear to bring? Bring too much, and you’re weighed down by lights and cables. Not enough and the chances of capturing the image you’d hoped for might be compromised.

Shooting on location has lots of challenges

The smallest and most lightweight off-camera flash ever

That's why Profoto created the Profoto B10, their smallest and most lightweight off-camera flash ever. In the Duo Kit you get two of them packed and ready to go in the stylish and functional Profoto Core Backpack S. Just add your camera and a few lenses in the bag and your kit is complete!

The smallest and most lightweight off-camera flash ever

Expand your creative opportunities further

Compatibility with Profoto’s light shaping tools expand your creative opportunities further. You can choose any tool from the lightweight OCF family or select between over 120 light shaping tools available in the full Profoto range. The tools let you create any mood or feeling with light.

Expand your creative opportunities further

Clean and minimal interface

The clean and minimal interface makes the B10 easy to use straight from the box. The battery is quick and easy to replace, and you can also charge it while it's in use. If you have an assistant, the B10 is light enough to be used handheld and if you set it up by yourself you can just as easily mount it on a camera tripod or on a light stand.

 Clean and minimal interface

Trigger and control the B10 wirelessly

You can trigger and control the B10 wirelessly with any Profoto AirTTL remote, with a Profoto A1, or connect it with the Profoto app. Through the app you can view and control all the settings from your smartphone screen, experience creative capture with your smartphone and download all the latest upgrades.

Trigger and control the B10 wirelessly

Key Features

  • Size and shape of a camera lens
  • Lightweight and cordless
  • Flash with the power of 5 speedlights
  • Continuous light with adjustable brightness and color temperature
  • Flexibility to set up on camera tripods or light stands
  • Compatibility with 120+ Profoto light shaping tools including the full OCF range

What's in the box:

  • 2x Profoto B10 AirTTL Unit
  • Core Backpack S
  • 2x Li-Ion Battery for B10
  • 2x 3A Battery Charger
  • 2x Stand Adapter for B10
  • 2x Protective Cap
  • 0.6m USB-A to USB-C Cable
  • Case
  • 2x Power Cable C7 Long
  • Profoto 2 Year Limited Warranty