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2022-12-30T11:27:29
I don't have anything nice to say about my experience with this light!
Adrian P.
2022-07-11T08:14:19
Fast shipping arrived earlier than expected, no issues.
APRIL G.
2022-05-03T08:47:30
These lights are the perfect location lighting strobes. The batteries last a good while and they recycle fast. They handle all the modifiers as well. I have 3 of them and they can handle just about any location. The ability for high speed sync is an added bonus. Shooting wide open in daylight with ND filters is great.
JOSEPH A.
2022-04-03T18:05:39
Best purchase I have made in years. This kit simplified my location setup and is amazing to work with. I bought extra batteries and I can shoot all day long. It is nice to be able to shoot in daylight with f 2.2 and not need a ND filter. I don't know why I didn't get these sooner.
JOSEPH A.
2022-03-04T09:40:58
Love these lights. Build quality, dependability, refresh times and power output are the reasons why you buy Profoto B1X's. My only (minor) complaint ... they're a little heavy when traveling.
KALEB W.
2019-07-10T08:02:47
I love my lights! I've been wanting on location lights like these for so long and I'm so glad I finally did it.
ZOE B.
2019-02-15T09:12:41
I never got one, because it wasn't completed order. I was so upset about it. After I paid it took so long to get my money back.
Karina M.
2019-01-28T07:16:45
I don't have a studio, why would I need one? These little beauties give me studio quality light anywhere I want them. I use them every day and they deliver great results in a simple and easy to use package. I love that I can hand this to my assistant and we can walk quickly get the shot and move to the next location. A wicked good tool for impressing clients.
OLIE M.
2018-09-07T10:46:31
Recommended for beautiful pictures
FERNANDO B.
2018-06-01T15:59:54
Going from alien bees to this is a huge jump in features, yea it’s significantly more but it’s worth it.
WILLIAM M.
2018-05-24T18:26:06
Amazing lights, easy to use. I finally have no limitations as to what I can create.
JOSEPH G.
2018-05-23T19:59:59
This is the necessary tool for a location photographer. Wish it was 1000 watts though.
Philip K.
2018-05-08T11:53:11
This light and it’s predecessor have had significant impact on production for lifestyle, fashion and event shooters. Having a full size professional profoto head available anywhere is such a pleasure. If I could change one thing, I would make the led modeling lamp 5600k and brighter so I could use these for small video production. Otherwise it’s perfect and being able to use my 15 year old modifiers makes this baby timeless.
David C.
2018-04-16T11:50:13
The B1X 500 is an awesome light. I charged the battery, turned in on, I shot several pictures using ttl and everyone was exposed perfectly.
THEDA F.
2018-03-08T16:05:58
Difficult to justify the steep price, but once I got my hands on it, and without reading the manual, was using it in less than 30 seconds with the air remote in TTL on a Nikon D810. Popped in some batteries and it was pretty self explanatory, except the modeling light adjustment. The folding beauty dish is a little less than desired. It works, but is a little flimsy. I just love the ease of onboard battery and the life of the battery is amazing. I purchased a second battery, but i'm not sure I needed it. Used it on one paid gig and it worked perfectly every pop. I need to try the HSS out still. Grids are next. I also like the kit bag. I used an umbrella, and it stayed in place (no screws). I love this kit! So portable. Goodbye Einsteins.
Michael B.
2018-02-27T13:57:59
Buy it and you will get results.
Juarez M.
2018-02-16T14:30:20
Easily the best lights ever how quickly you can set them up to the color accuracy it’s unbelievable
YONATA B.
2017-11-03T11:54:24
Incredibly user friendly. Turn it on and start shooting within minutes. TTL function works great.
MATTHEW H.
2017-10-16T12:00:36
I have been using the B1X non-stop since I received two weeks ago. I have shot several portrait Gigs as well as two Gals and a Fundraising Luncheon. Well work the price, fantastic piece of equipment. I'm looking forward to purchasing a second one next month.
YVES-RICHARD B.
2017-08-09T19:14:46
Excellent quality and technology. Everything you'd want for a location shoot.
David F.
2017-07-12T22:47:05
the B1x is superb ! the color temperature is constant in every single shot ! amazing recycle time ! either in studio or on location B1x is the only light you need. there are some cheaper brands but you compromise recycle time as well as extremely important "color temperature" Battery life lasts me for a full days wedding or a full editorial shoot ! Make sure you update firmware as soon as you get it to tale advantage of its full potencial allowing you to use HSS. I am very happy with mine ! oh !
JC B.
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Profoto B1X Series
Black
500ws
LCD
t.5: 1/11,000 to 1/1000 Sec
1 Head
Single Head Kits
0.1 to 1.9 Sec
5,600K
TTL
Profoto Mount
LED
2.4 GHz
105 to 125 VAC, 60 Hz
Lithium-Ion
3000 mAh
5.1 x H: 12.2" / 13 x H: 31cm 6.7 x H: 12.2" / 17 x H: 31cm (Fixture)
6.61lb / 3kg (Fixture with Battery)
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Profoto B1X Kit; Needed sooner in my life
By Michael B.
Difficult to justify the steep price, but once I got my hands on it, and without reading the manual, was using it in less than 30 seconds with the air remote in TTL on a Nikon D810. Popped in some batteries and it was pretty self explanatory, except the modeling light adjustment. The folding beauty dish is a little less than desired. It works, but is a little flimsy. I just love the ease of onboard battery and the life of the battery is amazing. I purchased a second battery, but i'm not ...
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BEST HSS ON LOCATION LIGHT EVER!
By JC B.
the B1x is superb ! the color temperature is constant in every single shot ! amazing recycle time ! either in studio or on location B1x is the only light you need. there are some cheaper brands but you compromise recycle time as well as extremely important "color temperature" Battery life lasts me for a full days wedding or a full editorial shoot ! Make sure you update firmware as soon as you get it to tale advantage of its full potencial allowing you to use HSS. I am very happy with mine !...
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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. Read More
Profoto B1X - Power in all the right places
The Profoto B1X off-camera flash is the successor of the award winning Profoto B1. The B1X is no stay-at-home flash; it’s for the adventurous photographer who likes to get out there on location in the real world. The portable B1X offers cordless, battery-powered freedom and flexibility. After all, there aren’t many wall sockets in the middle of a desert or half way up a mountain. B1X provides you with easy light-shaping wherever and whatever your location might be thanks to its dedicated system of lightweight OCF Light Shaping Tools that are designed for maximum mobility and ease of use.
It offers automatic TTL shooting that shines brightest in challenging lighting conditions. It offers HSS that enables you to control and shape light even in broad daylight. And it’s fast to set up so you’re free to explore and create stunning images. Let your imagination set the limits, not the length of your cables. The B1X gives you the power you need in all the right places.
6 reasons to choose the ProfotoB1X
Profoto doesn’t do complicated. The B1X is a fully cordless light with few simple, intuitive controls and a large easy-to-read LED display. So instead of tripping over cables or fiddling with sub menus or user manuals, you can focus on being creative. Sometimes less is more.
Finding the right exposure first time can be a challenge when time is limited or the light is constantly changing. AirTTL automatically does it all for you, just point and shoot.
With Profoto High-Speed Sync (HSS) it doesn’t matter how bright the sun shines. It enables you to use your flash at shutter speeds up to 1/8,000s. So you can overpower the sun and shape your light even with large apertures in broad daylight.
Don’t worry about losing power at a vital moment –B1X’s rechargeable Lithium-ion battery provides up to 325 flashes at full power and tens of thousands at lowest power. And it recharges in no time.
A powerful LED modeling light enables you to preview your shot and evaluate how light and shadows falls on the subject. The power and quality of the modelling light also makes it very useful as main or fill light in low light situations.
Photography is all about controlling and shaping light. With the B1X it is easy to take your creativity to the next level with our dedicated range of compact, lightweight OCF Light Shaping Tools.
Features:
That’s why the LED modeling light adds 80% more light output, the battery holds 50% more power and why the B1X has the widest HSS range available on any flash. Because we want you to have power in all the right places. And the most important place of all just happens to be your imagination.
Quick to set up. Easy to use.
The B1X is a fully cordless light with simple, intuitive controls and a large easy-to-read LED display. So instead of tripping over cables or fiddling with sub menus or user manuals, you can focus on being creative.
Capture the moment with AirTTL
Finding the right exposure the first time can be a challenge when time is limited or the light is constantly changing. AirTTL automatically does it all for you, just point and shoot.
No matter how bright the sun shines, Profoto High-Speed Sync (HSS) enables you to use your flash at shutter speeds up to 1/8,000s.
B1X’s rechargeable Lithium-ion battery provides up to 325 flashes at full power and tens of thousands at lowest power. And it recharges in no time.
A powerful LED modeling light enables you to preview your shot and evaluate how light and shadows fall on the subject. It is also useful as main or fill light in low light situations.
Photography is all about controlling and shaping light. With the B1X it is easy to take your creativity to the next level with our dedicated range of compact, lightweight OCF Light Shaping Tools.
“The B1X is designed at the adventurous photographer who’s willing to go the extra mile. Whether that’s hanging off the side of a mountain or in the middle of a desert - this is no ‘stay-at-home flash’ so speed and simplicity is crucial.”