Profoto

by Zack Young ·Posted
Profoto continues to bring cinema lighting techniques to the professional photo world, unveiling the Spot Small spotlight attachment for flash heads. The Spot Small works with flat and protruded flash heads, shaping them into crisp, clean light beams using a 115mm lens. The brand also announced a D30 Duo Kit,
by Anonymous ·Posted
Profoto continues to innovate the photography lighting space with the announcement of the new Profoto D30, an AC-powered studio light that outputs an impressive 500Ws in an 11 f-stop power range. Like the brand’s popular Pro-D3, the D30 has three distinct flash modes: Eco, Boost, and Freeze. Eco will keep your colors consistent and consume less power. Using Boost gives you an extra pop of brightness. Freeze mode can achieve
by Zack Young ·Posted
Swedish brand Profoto, a legendary name in the photo world, is releasing the L1600D Mono-LED, a compact, versatile LED COB light built for professional and demanding cinema production environments. This fixed 5700K light can be used as a key or fill on set and in studio work, with a CRI of 97 and a max power draw of 1600W. The L1600D has dual mounting options, Profoto and Bowens, for use with virtually any stand, as well
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted
Even with “Pro” built into its brand identity, Profoto still takes care to explicitly define certain lights as professional products designed for commercial, industrial, and other demanding scenarios by giving them the “Pro” moniker. Right now, the pinnacle of Profoto’s flash line is the Pro-11—a power pack that is as impressive as it is expensive—and unfortunately out of reach of many photographers. Enter the Profoto Pro-D3 Monolight
by Rebecca Melville ·Posted
Finding appropriate gifts for portrait photographers can be tricky, so if you’re looking for some inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. We have some neat gift suggestions that are sure to please any portraitist, from beginner to pro. Profoto A2 While most portrait photographers already have their tried-and-true studio configuration, that doesn’t mean you can’t gift them with a nice strobe. We recommend Profoto’s A2,
by Robert Sansivero ·Posted
In this third and final part of the Food Photography at Home series, we’re going to be utilizing strobe lights. In Part 1 we tackled natural light and, in Part 2, we used continuous LEDs and practical lights to approximate natural light.
by Cory Rice ·Posted
The Soft Zoom Reflector from Profoto is a large, adaptable modifier designed for studio photographers working with high-powered strobes. Available in 4- and 6-foot builds, it can produce hard or soft light while working in tandem with ProHead flashes or Profoto monolights. Perfect for fashion, e-commerce, and even portraits, this flexible modifier creates flattering, wrapping light and round, natural-looking catchlights. The Soft Zoom Reflector’s silver lining
by Cory Rice ·Posted
We write about a broad range of cameras on B&H Explora. But which ones do we have at home and use regularly? Read on to find out. Cory Rice: FUJIFILM GFX 50S II After testing, renting, and dreaming about FUJIFILM’s GFX cameras for the past three years, I finally took the plunge and bought a GFX 50S II two months ago. I have no regrets. Paired with the
by Rebecca Melville ·Posted
Profoto is building upon the Clic series with two newcomers: the Clic Fresnel and the Clic Gel Holder. Clic Fresnel Compatible with A-series flashes, both light modifiers feature instant magnetic Clic
by Cory Rice ·Posted
Profoto’s latest light-shaping tools introduce even more creative possibilities to the portable Clic ecosystem. Designed with wedding, event, and other location photographers in mind, the new collection includes a pair of octa softboxes with grids, as well as the Clic Magnum.
by Rebecca Melville ·Posted
Profoto's most recent lighting accessories are the latest additions to its popular Clic system. In classic Clic fashion, these add-ons utilize magnetic rings to mount all Profoto A-series flashes with ease and will add new flair to your next shoot. Included in the accessory lineup is the OCF Adapter II, a refreshed adapter for the Clic series that enables users to utilize Profoto's impressive fleet of OCF light-shaping and modifying tools.
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Profoto has created a world where studio-quality lighting can be used virtually anywhere with the new, ultra-compact A2 Flash Head. Capable of producing 100Ws of power while taking up about as much space as a can of soda, the A2 can be easily handheld, mounted on a stand, or rigged in creative ways impossible with larger, heavier lights. Add compatibility with Profoto’s
by Cory Rice ·Posted
Profoto’s Connect Pro is a modern update to wireless communication across Profoto’s expansive lighting ecosystem. The new transmitter offers greater control and improved overall performance while assuming the cool aesthetic and streamlined interface that has become synonymous with Profoto’s name. Profoto
by Cory Rice ·Posted
Profoto has released the Clic Softbox Octa, a new light-shaping tool for photographers working with A-range flashes. Ideal for close portraits and still lifes, this portable modifier assembles in a snap and folds up for easy carry and storage. Profoto Clic Softbox Octa
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A listicle is an article comprising a list. A listicle is any piece of digital content that’s formatted as a list. A listicle is an article comprising a list, usually with some kind of extra detail added to each item. What we have here, then, is a podsticle. Today on the B&H Photography Podcast, we catch up with the new photography gear that has been announced over the past few months. Attention goes to the