Profoto B2 250 Air TTL To-Go Kit

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Profoto B2 250 Air TTL To-Go Kit
Key Features
  • 1 x B2 250Ws AirTTL Battery Pack
  • 1 x Li-Ion Battery
  • 1 x B2 Off-Camera Head
  • 1 x Battery Charger
This B2 250 Air TTL To-Go Kit from Profoto is an ideal way to get into the game-changing battery-powered flash system. The kit includes the B2 250 AirTTL Power Pack, a battery, a charger, a B2 flash head, a padded location bag, and a carrying bag with a shoulder strap. Complete the kit and get full wireless TTL operation with the purchase of a dedicated AirRemote TTL transceiver for your Canon or Nikon Camera.
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Profoto B2 Overview

This B2 250 Air TTL To-Go Kit from Profoto is an ideal way to get into the game-changing battery-powered flash system. The kit includes the B2 250 AirTTL Power Pack, a battery, a charger, a B2 flash head, a padded location bag, and a carrying bag with a shoulder strap. Complete the kit and get full wireless TTL operation with the purchase of a dedicated AirRemote TTL transceiver for your Canon or Nikon Camera.

Profoto B2 250 AirTTL Power Pack without Battery

In what is starting to seem like an annual event, Profoto has once again introduced a breakthrough product. This time it is the B2 250 AirTTL Power Pack, a part of the expanding OCF (Off-Camera Flash) system that includes the optional B2 flash head. Like another family member, the B1 battery-powered monolight, it boasts full TTL operation with Canon and Nikon cameras with the purchase of an optional Air Remote TTL-C or TTL-N. Just set up your lights, point, and shoot - you're first shot is usually a keeper. It's actually that easy.

Really a controller, the optional Air Remote TTL-C or N has 8 frequency channels with 3 groups per channel and a range of up to 330' for TTL triggering and 1,000' for normal triggering. Each channel has TTL power ratio capability of +/- 2 stops. If you prefer to use manual, you have +/- 9 stops power variation. You've also got modeling light, unit shut-down, and first- or rear-curtain sync control. The remote also has a mini-USB connector for free firmware updates directly from Profoto's website. Intended for the road, the pack measures 6.3 x 3.1 x 6.7" and weighs in at just 2.2 lb with its optional Li-Ion battery. Sheathed in rugged polymer and rubberized at the top and bottom against impact, the B2's twin outlets each have a dedicated thumbwheel that allows the pack's 250Ws of power to be distributed asymmetrically over a 9-stop range in full or 1/10 steps.

The 1.75 x 2.25" digital LED screen that displays the power settings is also the key to the pack's many capabilities. Like the B1 before it, the B2 is a real performer, with recycling times from 0.03 - 1.35 sec. and an action-stopping flash duration of 1/1,000 sec. There's also a Freeze Mode that selects a flash duration of 1/15,000 sec. at lower power settings - fast enough to "freeze" water droplets, spray and splashes. The pack and optional head also fire bursts of up to 20 frames per second. High Speed Sync allows shutter sync speeds from 1/4,000 - 1/8,000 sec., giving you extremely wide ambient light options. If you're starting to see a resemblance to the B1, it is completely intentional.

The B2's Li-Ion battery can be charged in or out of the pack and will give you up to 215 full-power flashes on a 45-60 minute charge from its optional multi-voltage 2.8A battery charger or a trickle charge from an optional car charger. Both can also be used with the B1 Off-Camera monolight. The battery has a built-in gas gauge type LED power level indicator, but you can also check battery status on the top panel LED display.The B2 250 AirTTL Power Pack is also available in kits with 1 or 2 B2 Off-Camera Flash heads, a charger, and a battery or batteries depending on the kit. It all fits in the kit's Location and Carry Bags that measure only 16 x 9 x 9".

Full TTL with Optional Air Remote TTL-C / TTL-N
The optional Air Remote TTL-C and TTL-N transceivers for Canon and Nikon Cameras have 8 frequency channels with 3 groups per channel and a range of up to 330' for full TTL triggering. Each channel has power ratio capability of +/- 2 stops in TTL or +/- 9 stops in manual. Modeling light, shut-down of the unit and first or rear curtain exposure can also be selected
On or Off-Camera Flash
The separately-purchased B2 head is small and light enough to be put on a bracket on your camera as well as a monopod or stand. Intended for the road, the pack measures 6.3 x 3.1 x 6.7" and weighs in at just 2.2 lb with its optional Li-Ion battery. An entire B2 kit fits in a bag no larger than your average shoulder bag
Speed, Short Flash Duration and Freeze Mode
At full power, the B2 250 AirTTL power pack with its separately-purchased flash head recycles in 1.35 seconds. In Normal Mode, which prioritizes color fidelity, the B2 offers flash durations of 1/1,000 sec. while Freeze Mode gives you flash durations as short as 1/15,000 sec. at lower power settings for dramatic action-stopping shots. At lower power settings there's also a burst mode that allows triggering of up to 20 frames per second
Profoto Li-Ion Battery for B2 250 Power Pack

The Li-Ion Battery for B2 Power Pack from Profoto is the power source for the B2 Battery Pack. The battery offers 215 full-power flashes on a 45-60 min charge from an optional 2.8A charger. The battery has an LED gas gauge type power status indicator and a rubberized base.

Profoto B2 OCF Flash Head

In what is starting to seem like an annual event, Profoto has once again introduced a breakthrough product. This time it is the B2 OCF Flash Head. Part of the expanding Off-Camera Flash (OCF) System, which includes the B2 250Ws battery pack that drives it, the B2 head has its own line of lightweight, custom-made light shapers that are also compatible with the other member of the OCF familythe B1 Off-Camera Flash.

Weighing in at just 1.5 lb, the sturdily made B2 head measures 4" long, has a 3.9" diameter, and fits in the palm of your hand. A barely visible umbrella channel runs through the top of the head, while its tethered 6.5' head cable can be lengthened with a 9.8' extension for large groups or for hanging in hard-to-reach places. An included stand or pole-mount with a ratcheting handle can be removed for mounting to a flash bracket. The B2's flash tube and 50W halogen-equivalent LED modeling lamp are protected by a frosted glass plate, while its 3.9" diameter housing accepts a new line of optional accessories that include 1.3 x 1.3', 2x3', and 1x3' softboxes and a 2' octa box. The speedring for the softboxes has be scaled down and fitted with an easy snap-in system for the poles, while the hard rubber collar has been replaced with easy-slide silicone. All accessories in the OCF family also fit the B1 Off-Camera Flash.

Also worth mentioning are the four-way barn doors with gel clips, a snoot, and 10/20/30-degree three-grid set that can be used in conjunction with the barndoors.

On or Off-Camera Flash
The B2 head is small and light enough to be put on a bracket on your camera as well as a monopod or stand.
Full TTL
The B2 offers full TTL operation with both Canon and Nikon cameras via the optional Air Remote TTL-C or TTL-N transceivers. Just point and shootthe B2 will automatically adjust its light output to provide you with the right exposure.
Portability
The B2 is designed to help you to add a little or a lot of extra light wherever it is needed. The entire B2 kit fits in a bag no larger than your average shoulder bag.
Speed
At full power, the B2 head with its separately purchased power pack recharges in 1.35 seconds. At lower power settings, it will produce up to 20 flashes per second, catching even the most fleeting gestures.
Light Shaping
The built-in reflector renders a wide, even light spread that can be modified with any of the more than 150 optional light-shaping tools available.
Profoto Battery Charger 2.8A for B1 and B2 500 AirTTL

The Battery Charger 2.8A for B1 and B2 500 AirTTL from Profoto will charge the B1's and B2's Lithium-ion batteries in 2 hours. This multi-voltage charger features LED indicators to easily monitor charge status.

Profoto Carrying Bag for B2 Off-Camera Light System

The Carrying Bag for B2 Off-Camera Light from Profoto is a thick neoprene, form-fitting case that holds and protects the B2 250 AirTTL with a mounted Li-Ion Battery. It features a belt loop, an adjustable shoulder strap, and a short strap for hanging the pack from a light stand or other support.

Profoto B2 Location Bag for B2 Off-Camera Flash System (Black)

Two bags in one, the black B2 Location Bag for B2 Off-Camera Flash System from Profoto is a padded nylon case with top-zippered closure, a compartment for the B2 Power Pack, and two removable padded shells for B2 flash heads. The case can hold all the above plus a charger, extra battery, and a head extension cable.

The second part of the bag consists of a removable nylon shell for encasing the padded bag within. It measures approximately 16 x 9 x 9" and features top-zippered closure, handles, a shoulder strap, and topside straps for poles, monopods, or stands. An exterior pocket runs the full length of each 16" side.

Profoto B2Specs

Electrical
Maximum Watt/Seconds
250
Flash Variability
9 f/stops 1.0-250 Ws
Distribution
Asymmetrical/Symmetrical
Increments: full stops or 1/10 stops
Battery
Li-Ion
215 Full-power flashes
Recharge: 45-60 min
Recycling Time
0.03 - 1.35 Seconds
Flash Duration
1/1,000 - 1/15,000 Sec.
Modeling Light
LED: 50 W halogen-equivalent
Modes: Constant on (via user-determined timer 1-30 sec)
Off, Dim on/off while recycling, full on when recycled
Head Outlets
2
Triggering
Sync socket: mini-pin Photocell/IR-slave
Integrated Profoto AirTTL transceiver
Transmitter: optional Air Sync, Air Remote, Air Remote TTL-C/N
Radio range: 330'(100 m)in TTL, 1,000' (300 m) non-TTL
Display
Digital LED: 1.75 x 2.25" (44 x 57 mm)
Fan Cooled
No
Flash Ready Indicator
Switchable beep and/or modeling light dim
Auto Dump
Yes
Voltage
100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz charger
Compatibility
Profoto flash B2 flash head
Dimensions
6.3 x 3.1 x 6.7" (16 x 8.0 x 17 cm) Including battery
Weight
2.2 lb (1.6 kg) Including optional battery
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.65 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.8 x 8 x 5.8"

Profoto B2Specs

General
Recharge Time
45 to 60 Minutes
Chemistry
Lithium-Ion
Flashes Per Charge
215 Flashes (Full Power)
Indicator
LED
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.935 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
15.7 x 7.7 x 1.8"

Profoto B2Specs

Flash Head
Maximum Power
250 Ws
Exposure Control
TTL (via Additional Equipment)
Reflector
Changeable
Accessory Fitting Type
Profoto OCF, Umbrella Shaft
Replaceable Flashtube
Yes
Modeling Light
Modeling Light Bulb Type
LED
Wattage
50 W Halogen Equivalent
General
Mounting
5/8" Receiver
Fan Cooled
No
Circuit Protection
Yes
Cable Length
6.6' / 2 m
Dimensions
4 x 3.9 x 3.9" / 10.3 x 10 x 10 cm
Weight
1.5 lb / 0.7 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.75 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.9 x 8.4 x 5.5"

Profoto B2Specs

Electrical
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Number of Battery Bays
1
Output Voltage
16.8 VDC
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.07 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
16 x 8.4 x 2.05"

Profoto B2Specs

Exterior
Closure Type
Snap Fastener
Carry and Transport Options
Shoulder Strap
Belt Loop
Material of Construction
Neoprene
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.7 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8 x 7.9 x 2.4"

Profoto B2Specs

Exterior
Closure Type
Zipper
Carry and Transport Options
2 x Hand Strap
Shoulder Strap
Material of Construction
Nylon
Exterior Dimensions (W x H x D)
16 x 9 x 9" / 38 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
15 x 10 x 8.8"

Profoto B2 Reviews

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question

Can I put the PLM umbrella or Westcott umbrella in the B2 head?
Asked by: Absorn R.
Yes the Profoto B2 head can be used with a Paul C. Buff PLM or Westcott umbrella. However, it does take a little effort to insert the rods into the umbrella opening on the head.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Profoto Remote
Asked by: LUCA ANDREA M.
What is your question?
Answered by: Larry M.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

How can this system be used wirelessly with the Sony A (A7, A7ii, A7R, etc) series cameras?
Asked by: Russell M.
ProFoto now makes a Sony remote
Answered by: Andrew C.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Is there a transmitter for Fuji ?
Asked by: chad h.
Transmitters are for Canon, Nikon and Sony at the moment.
Answered by: Dwayne R.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Is the modeling light output adjustable?
Asked by: shicong w.
No.
Answered by: Profoto Expert
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Can you shoot with the B2 and battery pack while plugged into a wall or generator so it charges and allows you to continue to shoot if you are indoors and have access to power?
Asked by: Todd G.
Yes, but don't do it often. It can be bad for the battery
Answered by: Profoto Expert
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Any one know about a B2x with a larger battery?
Asked by: Keith B.
There will be no comment on the status of products that may or may not be in development. If it hasn't been announced, then there is no word.
Answered by: Profoto Expert
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

does the B2 come with the transport cap?
Asked by: Alan
yes, all Profoto lights come with a transport cap
Answered by: Profoto Expert
Date published: 2018-08-26
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