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2017-08-15T12:52:35
These lights are fantastic!
CARMEN G.
2016-11-16T10:25:31
I love this kit, I wish they were 1000w each, but they are great otherwise. Very versatile and easy to use.
Ian S.
2016-08-12T15:08:49
fantastic kit, very consistent light, fast, very well done, they are an amazing wireless lights, and on top of that you have some extras like TTL, and HSS, all controlled wireless, I'm super happy
alejandro A.
2016-08-02T18:31:52
I was using speedlights for years then went to elichrom ranger series and recently, last year, switched to the B1 line. WOW, these are such a blessing to photographers. I have 4 units now and they are flawless, wireless, simple to use and just plain work every time. I also bought the B2 location set but Im sending it back as it has to many cords (which are to short and the extensions are $200 bucks), its bulky in my bag, to many pieces to keep up with, to cumbersome to handle in the field for a workflow like mine. The b1 is self contained when the battery is attached and you can just grab the stand and move. Where the B2 you have to handle the battery pack, deal with the cables, and the stand. Just save up for additional B1 units trust me!
Bearded W.
2016-05-24T09:36:07
This is by far the best compact lightning kit I've used. It is reliable and most important consistent. I don't have to worry about misfiring nor looking for power outlets. It is very convenient t to have such a nice light on a portable kit.
Jacobo M.
2016-02-11T08:10:07
First used this light straight out of the box without hardly reading instructions! Definitely a game changer! The light quality is gorgeous and it performs every time. I've worked with other radio signal units, namely, Elinchrom and the Nikon pocket wizards. I've sold them all and exclusively use the Profoto now. I had one B1 go over in the wind and was damaged. Profoto service and repair are excellent as well! My favorite modifiers are the grid and tele zoom reflectors. I mainly shoot interiors and architecture but have trekked the B1 into the woods, on the beach and on the road shooting active lifestyle. Best piece of equipment I have ever purchased.
Patricia B.
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500W/s +/- 1/20 Stop
291 at 6.56' (2.0 m), 100 ISO with Magnum reflector
LCD Indicators for:
Power in 1/10 stop increments
Battery charge level
Modeling light status
Recycle alert: Beep, Dim, Beep and Dim, silent
Sync: Slave, radio channel and group
Back panel control:
Modeling light button
Sync button
Test, On/Off button
Power dial
In 1/10 or 1 Stop increments 9.0 Stops:
2.0-10 power level (1/256-1/1)
2.0-500W/s
Minimum/Maximum: 0.1-1.9 sec
Quick Burst Mode: 20 frames per sec
Normal mode (t0.5): 1/11,000 - 1/1,000 sec. min/max power
Freeze mode (0.05): 1/19,000 - 1/1,000 sec. min/max power
5,600K
Normal mode:
+/- 150K over entire power range, +/- 20K flash to flash
Freeze mode:
+/- 800K over entire power range, +/- 50K flash to flash
77 Degrees with built-in reflector and opal protective glass
20W LED (70W tungsten equivalent)
Off / Proportional / Free (full) 5.0-100%
Yes, via optional Air Remote TTL-C/N, Air remote, Air USB (Profoto Studio) Wireless range:
Up to 1,000' (300 m) for normal triggering
Up to 330' (100 m) for TTL with optional Air Remote TTL-C
2.4 GHz
Air radio slaves, optical (IR), sync cord
100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, Self-sensing
14.8VDC/3Ah via included, rechargeable battery
Yes, after 60 minutes of disuse
Sleep mode after 30 minutes of disuse
Lithium-ion
220 Full power flashes Battery life: 300 charge cycles (to 80% left)
Beep tone, ready right, modeling light dimming
2.0 Hours with included 2.8V multi-voltage charger
Green LED indicators: 3 Sections: 100-70%
2 Sections: 70-40%
1 Section: 40-10%
1 Section blinking
< 10%
Yes
Adaptive thermal control
Yes
Yes
14 to +122deg.F (-10 to +50deg.C)
Storage: 4 to +140deg.F (-20 to +60deg.C)
100-240VAC, 4.5A
12V
With B1 Lithium-ion battery: 2.0 Hours
Ballistic nylon
Zipper
Backpack shoulder straps and top handle
B1 500 Flash:
Body only (L x Dia): 12.20 x 5.12 (309.88 x 130.04cm)
With 5/8" (16 mm) stand adapter: 12.20 x 6.69" (309.88 x 169.92mm)
B1 500 Flash: 6.61lbs (3.00kg)

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The Profoto B1 500 Air Battery-Powered 2-Light Location Kit is a portable studio lighting kit designed to be used on location with Nikon and Canon TTL flash systems. It enables you to bring studio-level flash photography to any location. This kit consists of battery-operated flash photography equipment that includes 2 B1 500 battery-powered AirTtL flash heads, a 4.5A fast battery charger, a car charger, and a backpack to carry it in. The system is compatible with optional Air Remote TTL-C and TTL-N for Canon and Nikon systems, respectively; these wireless flash triggers can work up to 1,000 feet away.
What you should know about this location lighting kit:
Full E-TTL II with Canon and i-TTL with Nikon cameras: The B1 is fully-integrated with your Nikon or Canon digital camera via the optional Air Remote TTL-C or TTL-N. These transmitters have 8 frequency channels and 3 groups per channel, with a range up to 330 feet for TTL triggering. You can adjust power ratio up to +/- 2 stops in TTL or +/- 9 stops in manual.
Battery-powered: The included Li-Ion battery provides up to 220 full-power bursts per charge, and it charges in 2 hours. A 4.5 Quick charger, available separately, reduces charge time to 1 hour.
Short flash duration: Flash durations at reduced power can be as fast as a motion-stopping 1/11,000 sec, and 1/1000 sec at full power. Freeze mode is even shorter: 1/19,000 sec!
Quick Bursts: You can set the flash for up to 20 low-intensity bursts per second.
LED modeling lamp of 20W gives the equivalent of 70W in light output.
LCD control panel: Each B1 has its own 1.4x2.5-inch LCD monitor, which provides sync choice, modeling light mode, power level and recycle info.
Variable power control: You can vary power over a 9-stop range in 1/10 or 1-stop increments.