Profoto Pro-B3

The Ultimate On-Location Flash

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Profoto Pro-B3 New Battery Powered Flash Head

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Profoto Pro-B3 750 Ws Single Head

Name: Profoto Pro-B3 750 Ws Single Head
Brand: Profoto
SKU: 901081
Price: 3162.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

SKU: 901081

£3,795.00

(

£3,162.50

ex. VAT)

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4 In stock

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Profoto Pro-B3 Key Features

750W/s Battery power Head
56w LED Modeling Lamp
90 minute battery recharge
60 minutes of continuios modeling
250 full power flashes

What's Included?

x1 - Profoto Pro-B3 750 Ws Head
x1 - Profoto Pro-B3 Li-Ion Battery
x1 - Profoto Pro-B3 Battery Charger/Mains Supply Trickle Charger
x1 - Single Head Kit Case

Profoto Pro-B3 Product Description

A 750 Ws of battery powered monobloc, with mega fast recycling combined with the shortest flash duration of 1/75,000s second you're guaranteed to always get your image.

The rugged and robust build quality the Profoto Pro-B3 means it is ready to work even in the most challenging and demanding situations and conditions.

Powered by the latest Lithium Battery Powered technology, this new fixture will be in your kit bag for many years to come. With it's massive 11 f-stops (0.8-750 Ws) power range, this unit will cover every job you throw at it.

Not only that, but you have a daylight balanced 56w LED modelling lamp, that allows videos to be captured all with the same unit.

Profoto Pro-B3 is the ultimate battery powered flash head, with emense power, but also tactile to the touch, beautiful to behold, yet simple to use, versatile and most importantly, reliable.

Of course, being Profoto, the all-new Pro-B3 fits in with any and all of your existing Profoto eco system. No matter if you are upgrading from the Profoto B1, B10X Plus, or simply adding to your existing Profoto kit.

No matter the journey, this great light will be at home in your kit bag or your studio.

More About the mains powered Profoto Pro-B3 Battery Head

750 Ws of flash power across the widest energy range. Allowing you to perform in any situation. Whether you need a lot or just a little light, Profoto have you covered.

Power and flexibility

The Pro-B3 delivers an impressive 750 Ws of pure battery-driven flash power, providing more than enough lighting strength to create any effect, regardless of where your work takes you. But the Pro-B3 doesn’t stop there. It also offers fast recycling times ranging from 0.01 to 2.3 seconds, and an extremely short flash duration down to 1/75,000s for capturing crisp action shots without motion blur. “The unique combination of features that the Pro-B3 brings ensures that you will always get that perfect shot, says Göran Marén, Product Manager.”

Reliability and creative freedom

Profoto’s extensive and portable light shaping system is fully compatible with the Pro-B3, giving photographers limitless creative options. Additionally, the Pro-B3 is equipped with TTL and HSS for seamless integration with your camera.

The Pro-B3 is designed with the professional action and sports photographer in mind. It features a high-capacity Li-Ion battery, ensuring that you never miss a shot. The flash unit also boasts a robust, rubberized housing and high-quality components, like the user interchangeable quartz flash tubes and long-life capacitors. “The Pro-B3 has been designed and built to withstand years and years of professional use, continues Göran Marén, Product Manager.”

Its intuitive user interface and large, high-resolution display make it easy to operate, even in the most challenging conditions. “The whole idea with the Pro-B3 is that it’s only the imagination of the photographer that should set the limits for what you can do creatively, not the gear, concludes Göran Marén, Product Manager.”

Product Features

750Ws flash power
Fast flash recycling from 0.01 to 2.3 seconds
Extremely short flash duration down to 1/75,000s
Robust rubberized housing and extremely durable
Durable components such as capacitors
User exchangeable quartz flash tube
High-capacity Li-Ion battery (with option to charge during use)
AirX connectivity inside for full featured wireless control from all Profoto remote or App
Daylight colour balance makes it easy to blend with flash or natural outdoor light.
Simple, intuitive easy to use user interface with large, high-resolution display
Compatible with our extensive, compact and lightweight light shaping system
Powerful 56w daylight balanced LED light

Light Shaping Tool Compatibility

The Profoto Pro-B3 is compatible with all 100 mm Profoto light shapers, including larger and heavier LST's such as the RFi 4x6’ softbox. The Pro-B3 is a flat-fronted light meaning that light shapers designed to be optimised for protruded heads are not recommended.

Available accessories & replacement parts

Li-ion Battery 4S2P (100444)
Battery Charger 5A (100445)
Pro Mono light case (330637)
Pro Monolight Duo Kit case (330638)
Glass dome for flat front mono lights (101561-101563)
Protective Cap (100700)
Flashtube for Pro-B3/D3 (331538)
Glass Plate for Flat Front (331524-331527)*

Technical Specification

Overview
Product	Pro-B3
Product number	901081
Regulatory model	PCA1639
Flash
Max energy	750 Ws
Energy range	11 f-stops (0.8-750 Ws)
Energy control increments	0.1 f-stops (0.1-10)
Recycling time	Eco mode: 0.01-2.0 s Boost/Freeze mode: 0.01-2.3 s
Energy stability	<0.03 f-stop at energy 3.0-10 <0.06 f-stop at energy 0.1-2.9
Flash modes	Eco (Normal), Boost and Freeze
Flash duration t0.1	Eco mode: 1/600 s (10) - 1/5,500 s (0.1) Boost mode: 1/600 s (10) - 1/5,500 s (0.1) Freeze mode: 1/600 s (10) - 1/15.900 s (0.1)
Flash duration t0.1
Flash duration t0.5	Eco mode: 1/1,900 s (10) - 1/7,000 s (0.1) Boost mode: 1/1,900 s (10) - 1/7,000 s (0.1) Freeze mode: 1/1,900 s (10) - 1/75,000 s (0.1)
Flash duration t0.5
Color temperature	Eco mode: 6,300K +-100K Boost mode: 6,300K +-100K Freeze mode: 6,400K (10) -9000K (0.1)
Color temperature
Max f-stop @ 2m / 100 ISO	Bare: 22 6/10 Magnum: 45 4/10 OCF Magnum: 32 9/10
Beam angle	65°
Field angle	106°
Continuous light
Lamp type	LED
Max power	56W
Dimming range	100-1%
Color temperature	5,600K +-100K
Color rendering Index (CRI)	>92
Max luminous flux (lumen)	6,300 lm
Max illuminance @ 1m (lux)	Bare: 2,380 lx Magnum: 16,540 lx OCF Magnum: 25,530 lx
Beam angle	65°
Field angle	105°
Wireless connectivity
Built-in connectivity	Profoto AirX
Frequency band	2.4 GHz
Supported Profoto Air functions	Sync, TTL, HSS, Remote control (Air 1 and Air 2)
No of Air channels	100 (1-100)
No of groups per Air channel	6 (A-F)
Supported apps for Bluetooth devices	Profoto Camera and Profoto Control apps
Wireless operating range	With Profoto remotes: 0.5 - 100 m (1.5- 330 ft) *
Wireless operating range	With Bluetooth devices: 0.1- 30 m (0.3-90 ft)
	* in optimal conditions up to 300 m (1000 ft)
Connectors
Sync	1 x 3.5 mm socket (mini-phone)
Other	USB-C service port
Powering
Power supply	Profoto Li-Ion battery 4S2P
Battery capacity	80.4 Wh up to 250 full power flashes up to 60 minutes full continuous light
Battery charger	Profoto battery charger 5A
Battery charging time	90 minutes
Other
Firmware update	Via Bluetooth
Photocell/IR-slave	Yes
Stand adapter	Yes for standard 5/8 studs
Umbrella mount	Yes (in stand adapter)
Operating temperature	0 °C to +35 °C
Operating temperature	+32 °F to +95 °F
Storage temperature	Store in normal indoor conditions
Measurements
Width	14.0 cm / 5.5 in
Length	34.5 cm / 13.58 in
Height	20.0 cm / 7.87 in
Weight	3.45 kg / 7.6 lb without battery 4 kg / 8.8 lb with battery

Profoto Pro-B3 750 Ws Single Head

£3,795.00

(

£3,162.50

ex. VAT)

Determined. Dependable. Durable.

Built from the ground up with the rigours and demands of the most remote locations and unforgiving conditions a key design consideration. It truly delivers in every aspect required by the world's best action and extreme sports photographer who need to capture that one-off moment when there are no re-runs.

Groundbreaking

Product Walkthrough

With Andrew Dibben

Images Shot With The Profoto Pro-B3

Serious adventures call for serious lights. Action photographer Blair Bunting demonstrates why the Pro-B3 is the ultimate on-location flash. Here he takes the Pro-B3 through extreme conditions, from blazing desert sun to snowy terrain with these incredible shots.

Built For Adventurous Photographers

The Profoto Pro-B3 is the flash for extreme sports and action photographers. Designed to meet these high demands with its 750Ws of pure battery driven power, fast recycling and a rugged, reliable design.

Powerful And Fast

The Pro-B3 offers 750 Ws adjustable over a 11 f-stop range, a recycling speed as low as 0,01 seconds and flash duration as short as 1/56 000 second. Regardless of if you are on a snow-clad mountain or in the blistering desert sun, you have all the power and control you need.

Extensive Range Of Modifiers

With the extensive, reliable and portable light shaping system of Profoto, your creative options become limitless. With 120+ light shapers, you can be free to explore and focus on getting professional images, no matter how extreme the location is, and achieve your vision.

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Rugged And Reliable

The Pro-B3 has a rugged, grip friendly exterior, world-class build quality and industrial grade components, like user changeable quartz flash tubes. Performance doesn’t mean a thing if you can’t rely on the gear, and you can always count on the Pro-B3.

Profoto Pro-B3 FAQ's

We have tried to cover some of the potential questions you might have about the Profoto Pro-B3 . If there's something we're not covered here, then please contact info@aj-s.co.uk and we will be more than happy to have a chat with you about the Profoto Pro-B3 .

What trigger do I need to use with the Profoto Pro-B3?

You can use either the Profoto Connect or Profoto Connect Pro to trigger the Pro-B3.

See available triggers via this link.

What type of photography is the Profoto Pro-B3 best used for?

The Pro-B3 has been designed with the demands of extreme sports photography in mind. It is best suited to be used as an on-location light, whether that's halfway up a rugged mountain or attached to the rigging of a speedboat. You'll get up to 250 full power flashes from a fully charged battery, plus the battery can be plugged in to a mains socket whilst being used, allowing you to trickle charge it as and when you can.

Also, thanks to Profoto's seamless product integration the Pro-B3 can be taken in to a studio environment and used alongside any of the current Profoto flashes. Meaning you could use the Pro-B3 alongside the Pro-D3, Pro-11, B10X, A2 and A10 should you need to mix and match you lights to get the shot.

Can the Profoto Pro-B3 overpower the sun?

Yes! Pack your sunglasses because this light is bright! With 750Ws of power at your disposal the Pro-B3 will easily overpower the sun enabling you to craft the perfect shot.

Is the Profoto Pro-B3 capable of freezing the action?

With a flash duration of up to 1/75 000s the Profoto Pro-B3 is more than capable of freezing the action, giving you a pin-sharp image capturing that perfect split-second moment. Plus, with a fast recycling time from 0.01 to 2.3 seconds you'll be ready for your next shot in a flash.

Can I use this light to shoot video as well as stills?

Although the Profoto Pro-B3 has been designed designed to be predominantly a stills flash light, you can also use it to shoot continuous video as well. With a powerful and efficient 56W LED continuous light which produces a max flux of 6,300 lm.

Profoto ProStudio Suite Seamless Integration

Profoto ProStudio software suite combines industry leading workflow management with the ability to create and save light presets which can be pushed to individual bays. Intelligent and user-friendly, ProStudio optimises resources for quicker time-to-market, increased sales, and reduced returns.

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