Description
Based on some of the gear that this renowned wedding photographer uses, this ?Profoto Sal Cincotta B10 Plus Location Kit ?contains two 500Ws B10 Plus flash heads with a backpack, batteries and chargers, a Deep White 51″ Umbrella with a front diffuser, a 1 x 3′ OCF Softbox with speed ring, and two 9.5′ heavy-duty light stands.
Profoto B10 Plus OCF Flash Head
Profoto ?knows when it’s got a good thing but rather than rest on its laurels and enjoy the ride, they continue to tweak and enhance the product as they have done previously with the B1/B1X and the D1/D2. Such is the case with the augmented ?B10 Plus OCF Flash Head, which at 500Ws offers double the power of its predecessor.
Like the B10, the B10 Plus is part of the OCF (Off Camera Flash) family and in a move that’s consistent with their ongoing “techno-logic”, Profoto packs all the features of its forerunner (and then some) into the B10 Plus.
The 500Ws light has a 10-stop variable power range and swift recycle times of 0.05 to 2.5 seconds. Freeze Mode, which prioritizes flash duration yields a very short 1/50,000 second at minimum power. The B10 Plus is powered by a lithium-ion battery that gives you 200 full-power flashes on a 90-minute charge, while 60 minutes will top up the battery to 80% if you’re short on time. Of course, the B10 Plus retains TTL technology that takes advantage of your DSLR’s flash auto-exposure system and significantly shortens the time between inspiration and execution and capture. The path to this great feature is purchase of an optional wireless radio Air Remote TTL controller, which is currently made for Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, Olympus, and Sony cameras.
The hot-shoe-mounting controller has eight channels and three groups, ensuring minimal interference with other nearby systems and equipment. Each group can be controlled independently from one another, permitting +/-2 EV adjustment of power ratios for TTL systems and nine stops of manual control. It can trigger the B10 Plus in manual mode at distances up to 1000 feet and in TTL mode up to 330 feet – the approximate length of a football field. The B10 Plus and the Air Remote TTL also support High Speed Sync with shutter speeds as quick as 1/8000 second to give the photographer complete control of background illumination or to allow use of wide apertures for creative work. There’s also a Profoto Smartphone App that allows you to capture well-lit images wirelessly with your phone.
Besides this multitude of features, the B10 Plus has an LED modeling light with the equivalent power of a 150W incandescent lamp that’s not only dimmable but has color temperature that’s variable from 3000 to 6500K. Its high CRI of 90-96 makes it usable for video. The battery will give you 75 minutes run time on full power.
Increased power, a small form factor, battery power, remote control, photo and video compatibility, and smartphone connectivity make the B10 Plus yet another impressive entry in the OCF roster.
>Exciting Future-Proof Technology Turns Your Smartphone into Pro Camera
Profoto B10 and Profoto Camera app (iOS)
Profoto’s ground-breaking “AirX” technology is a free upgrade that brings professional flashes to smartphones. It allows you to use of full flash power of your B10 or B10 Plus when shooting with your iPhone. While a previous app allowed control of the flash head, the updated Profoto Camera iOS app and firmware literally turns your smartphone into a professional camera. The beauty is that your Profoto gear will evolve right along with the inevitable visual tech improvements in phone technology no matter what device you use, making it future proof.The Camera app syncs your iPhone with the Profoto B10 or B10 Plus over Bluetooth connection – no additional hardware attachments needed. The App enables you to precisely control B10’s Xenon flash tube power, its LED modelling light, and also control all other standard camera settings: shutter speed, ISO sensitivity and white balance in 1/3 EV steps. You can take photos in different image formats: HEIF, JPG or RAW. It even has a self-timer! Instead of sending an approximation of a shot to a colleague or client, email or text an actual professionally lit image.
The Profoto Camera app is currently available for iPhone (see Compatibility) and is available at no cost at the Apple App Store (link https://apps.apple.com/us/app/profoto/id1387823564) to upgrade your Profoto B10 or B10 Plus. Necessary flash firmware update is done seamlessly within the app and all new B10/B10 Plus units will already have the latest firmware installed.
iOS Compatibility
- iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 iPhone, 8 Plus iPhone X
- iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro
- Max Requires iOS 11 or newer
B10 Plus vs the B10
The three key differences between the B10 and the B10 Plus are flash power, size, and weight. They also share the same accessories but the bag size in the single head kits are made appropriate to their individual sizes
Profoto Core Backpack S
Made of durable outer Kodra fabric with dual weatherproof coating, the ?Core Backpack S ?from ?Profoto ?is designed to protect and transport two B10 OCF Flash Heads and accessories on the road. The backpack features a modular design with a padded main compartment with back access and adjustable dividers. The Core Backpack S has a front compartment with dedicated 15″ laptop and tablet sleeves, multiple internal organizer pockets, as well as two external side pockets for stands and tripods. Top and side handles are integrated, as is a pass-through trolley handle sleeve for a wheeled transport option.
Profoto Deep White Umbrella (Large, 51″)
The 51″ large ?Deep White Umbrella ?from ?Profoto ?has a soft white interior that helps produce even, diffuse light with soft shadows. The increased depth of this model allows for more precise control over the spread of the light. Also, it features 16 fiberglass rods for a rounder shape and more even light spread.
ItIt is made of heat-resistant materials and the metal elements are surface treated to prevent rust and discoloration. Additionally, this umbrella comes with a fabric carrying bag for travel. An optional diffuser (sold separately) allows you to transform this umbrella into a softbox.
Profoto Umbrella Diffuser (Large)
This large ?Umbrella Diffuser ?from ?Profoto ?pulls over the front of a white or silver umbrella to turn it into a softbox. It creates a softer, more diffuse light. The diffuser will also reduce the output of your light by approximately 1.5 stops. This model is compatible with the large shallow and deep White and Silver Umbrellas.
Profoto OCF Softbox (1 x 3′)
This 1 x 3′ ?Profoto OCF Softbox ?is part of the Off Camera Flash accessory system intended for the B2 and B1 OCF flash heads. Light weight and speed are evident throughout its construction. The fixed front diffuser saves on setup time, as do the color-coded support rods that mount quickly to the separately-purchased, patent-pending speedring. This 1 x 3′ strip softbox is ideal for use as a hairlight or rimlight on a stand or overhead on a boom. It also produces a long, elegant highlight in reflective objects in product or tabletop work. An optional fabric grid is available to narrow the softbox’s beam and add directional control.
>Benefits
- Works exclusively with B2 and B1 flash heads and OCF speedring
- Creates a soft and flattering light
- Color-coded rods and fixed diffusers for fast and easy setup
- Compact and lightweight
- Made with premium-quality fabrics
- Can be used with a Softgrid for even more precise light shaping
Profoto Speed Ring for OCF Flash Heads
The ?Speed Ring for OCF Flash Heads ?from ?Profoto ?is part of the Off-Camera Flash system developed for the B2 head but also compatible with the B1 Off-Camera Flash. The speed ring has been scaled down and fitted with an easy patent-pending snap-in system for the softbox rods while the hard rubber collar has been replaced with a lighter weight silicone rubber substitute. The speed ring and optional softbox are able to rotate 360 degrees.
>Attributes
- Works exclusively with B2 and B1 flash heads and OCF softboxes
- Patent-pending design allows you to quickly and easily snap the optional softbox
- Color-coded holes for fast and easy setup
- Compact and lightweight
- The classic Profoto rubber collar allows you to rotate the speed ring and softbox 360 ?
Impact Heavy-Duty Air-Cushioned Light Stand (Black, 9.5′)
This ?Impact Heavy-Duty Air-Cushioned Light Stand ?is a black anodized aluminum support that rises to a height of 9.5′ and folds down to 42″ for storage and transport. The stand will handle up to 22 lb and is topped with a removable 5/8″ spigot with 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 threads. It has a wide footprint of 52″ for greater stability. Air cushioning gently lowers the light when making height adjustments to protect equipment and fingers.
>Air-Cushioned
Protects equipment and fingers from damage
Compact Design
Will fit easily into most location cases
Accepts Casters
For easy positioning of lights