Pro-7 Manual Profoto, Stockholm, Sweden. Warning Profoto generators and flash heads are part of a complete professional lighting system. Please read the instruction manual carefully before use. Flash tubes and modelling lights emit considerable heat and can be dangerous if not used properly. Always unplug the lamp cable from the generator before changing modelling light or flash tube. Under no circumstances are generators or heads to be opened! High voltage is inside the generator! Do not touch hot glass or metal parts. Do not obstruct ventilation. Do not connect the lamp head with the transport cap in place. Never place filters or diffusing material directly onto glass covers, flash tubes or modelling lights. Never position the light extremely close to people. When mounting umbrellas, do not touch flash tubes or modelling lights with the metal shaft - risk of high voltage. Service only to be carried out by authorised personnel. Never connect accessories of other brands without consulting an authorised service station. Always use a grounded mains outlet. Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7 Pro-7 head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pro-7b head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Pro-7 twin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 11 Pro-7 ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Pro-7a 1200/2400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 24 Pro-7s 1200/2400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 32 Pro-7b 1200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 - 41 The Pro-7 system consists of the following products: Generators: Pro-7a 1200 och 2400 Pro-7s 1200 och 2400 Pro-7b 1200 Heads: Pro-7 head Pro-7b head Pro-7 twin Pro-7 ring Pro stick All Profoto reflectors and accessories fit the Pro-7 system 3 Thanks! Thanks for showing us your confidence by investing in a Profoto Pro-7 system. For more than three decades we have sought the perfect light. What pushes us is the conviction that we can even offer the most demanding photographer yet better tools. Still we know that we will never be able to offer the best light there is; the natural sunlight. But Pro-7 comes very close. It is the best series we have ever manufactured. Before our products are shipped we have them pass an extensive and strict testing program. We check that they pass the quality and capacity levels the most demanding photographers require. For this reason our flash equipment is the standard in most rental studios in New York and Tokyo and the most rented flash all over the world. The system consists of different generators built and designed to meet the demands of the most demanding photographers on this planet. Yet the most important thing is the light you create and it is then essential that the system offers freedom to create your own light. The Pro-7 heads offer you this possibility in particular. The light source, both the flash tube and the modelling light, is placed high and free in the flash head. This makes it easier for you to adjust the light and use your creativity. The reflectors are moveable and lock easily into place. You can move the source of light toward the focus of the reflector to reflect the light backwards before it is projected forward. This is not new, of course. Our flash heads have always been designed that way. What is new, however, is our new glass cover, which is designed to increase precision. The Pro-7 head and the Pro-7 twin are supplied with a frosted and UV-coated cover glass, which together with the flash tube, produces a colour temperature adapted to daylight colour film. There are glass covers with varying filtration, for greater changes. The whole Pro-7 system is modular. Every single reflector and accessory creates its special light and the unique Profoto focusing system offers you a possibility to create your own light with only a few different reflectors. 4 Profotos founders Eckhard Heine och Conny Dufgran, At "Photokina", Cologne, Germany 1968 "A photographer's tools are a natural part of the creative process. Like a painter's brush, an artist's chisel or a musician's instrument, their form and design should reflect their function, they should have the right feel, and they should be aesthetically pleasing". 5 Pro-7 Pro-7a 1200 Pro-7a 2400 Power Cable ProGas Pro-7 head Pro-7b head Pro stick Softlight Reflector Silver Softlight Reflector white ProGlobe w/clips ProFresnel Disc Reflector Honeycomb Grid Glass Kit ProGlobe w/Chimera Adapter Plate Barn Doors for ProFresnel ProZoom ProFocus ProBox ProBig Iris Diaphragm Pattern Holder & Pin Set Heat absorbing filter 60x60 Slide holders 24x36 White Transparent Silver 6 Pro-7s 2400 Pro-7s 1200 Pro-7b 1200 Pro-7 Flash Extension Cable Pro-7 ring Pro-7 twin Close-up Reflector Softlight Reflector Zoom Reflector 7" Grid Reflector Magnum Reflector Narrow Beam Reflector Barn Doors 7" Grid Pro Tube 10° Honeycomb Grid FilterHolder 40x40 cm Grid & Filter Holder Pro-7 serien The system chart shows how the wide Profoto line of accessories fit together with generators Filter Cassette and heads. Reflectors and heads can be combined in a number of varieties. The common denominator is the lamp head diameter, which is the base of the Profoto line of products. The dotted lines indicate the possible combinations that Profoto equipment offers. Snoot 5°, 10° & 20° Grid 7 Pro-7 head The modelling light is turned on and off with the black switch [1] at the back of the head. The built-in fan can easily be switched between continuous and thermostat-controlled operations [2]. Please note that when changing modelling light, flash tube or glass cover the lamp cable must be disconnected from the generator. The modelling light has a mini-can socket (E11). The flash tube has two metal pins. When removing a flash tube, pull it straight out of the sockets. When inserting a new flash tube, check that the trigger-wire clasps properly around the flash tube (please see mounting instructions in package). When mounting the glass cover, check that both locking springs connect properly into glass cover holes. In case the head overheats the modelling light automatically switches off. When the temperature has dropped sufficiently the modelling light will switch on again. At the back of the head there is an opening for attaching accessories such as filters and barn 1 2 doors. There are glass covers for different colour temperatures available. Loosening the handle [4] can easily alter the flash head posi- 3 4 tion. An umbrella can be mounted in the umbrella holder. 10.15.33 10.15.34 10.15.35 10.15.36 10.15.37 Glass Cover, frosted, UV-coated (standard) Glass Cover, frosted, uncoated, + 300 Kelvin Glass Cover, frosted, extra UV-coated, - 300 Kelvin Glass Cover, clear, uncoated Glass Cover, clear, UV-coated 8 Pro-7b head The Pro-7b head is a small and easily transportable flash head exclusively designed for the Pro-7b generator. Please note that when changing modelling light, flash tube or glass cover the lamp cable must be disconnected from the generator. The modelling light is a standard 100W lamp with an E27 socket. The flash tube has two pins. When removing a flash tube, pull it straight out of the sockets. When inserting a new flash tube, check that the trigger-wire clasps properly around the flash tube (please see mounting instructions in package). The head has no fan. Because of the heat generated there is a certain limitation to the number of flashes per minute. At the back of the head there is an opening for attaching accessories like filters and barn doors. 33.15.03 10.20.09 Flash Tube, UV-coated Modelling light 100 W, 120 V, E27 socket Pro-7 head cont. 10.15.28 10.20.02 10.07.09 Flash Tube, uncoated Modelling Light 250 W, 120 V, Mini-can socket Handle for Pro-7 head, Pro-7b head and Pro-7 twin 9 Pro-7 head Pro-7b head Pro-7 twin The Pro-7 twin is used to obtain extremely short flash duration, very quick recycling or to get 4800 Ws out of one single head. There are two flash tubes in a Pro-7 twin. As the flash duration is shorter at low power settings, and as only half of the desired power is used in each tube, consequently shorter flash duration is obtained. For example if you need 1200 Ws, you fire 600 Ws from each tube, and your flash duration is shorter than if a standard Pro-7 head is used. The flash duration at 1200 Ws with a Pro-7 head is 1/2200 while it is only 1/3200 with a Pro-7 twin. One or two generators can be used. If, on the contrary, you require 4800Ws from one head you connect two Pro-7/2400 generators. For the same reason shorter flash duration is obtained when two generators are used, as the recycling is faster when the generators in fact only need to recharge less energy. Flash duration and recycling for a Pro-7 twin at a certain power setting - for example 1200 Ws - compares with a 1 2 Pro-7 head set at 600 Ws. The modelling light is turned on and off with the black switch [1] at the back of the head. The fan is controlled by a built-in thermostat, which can be disconnected with the blue switch [2] after which the fan operates continuously. Please note that when changing modelling light, flash tube 10.15.18 10.15.19 10.15.20 10.15.21 Glass Cover, frosted, UV-coated (standard) Glass Cover, frosted, extra UV-coated, -300° Kelvin Glass Cover, frosted, uncoated Glass Cover, clear, UV-coated 10 or glass cover the lamp cable must be disconnected from the generator. The modelling light has a mini-can socket (E11). The flash tube has two metal pins. When removing a flash tube, pull it straight out of the sockets. When inserting a new flash tube, check that the trigger-wire clasps properly around the flash tube (please see mounting instructions in package). When mounting the glass cover, check that both locking springs connect properly into glass cover holes. In case the head overheats the modelling light automatically switches off. When the temperature has dropped sufficiently the modelling light will switch on again. At the back of the head there is an opening for attaching accessories such as filters and barn doors. There are glass covers for different colour temperatures available. Magic arm Fits Pro7-head, Pro-7b head and Pro7-twin. Filters and Barn Doors can be attached. Handle Fits Pro7-head, Pro-7b head and Pro7-twin. Makes it easier to manoeuvre lamp heads when using soft boxes. Pro-7 twin cont. 10.15.32 10.20.07 10.07.09 Flash Tube, uncoated Modelling Light 500W, 120 V, mini-can socket Handle for Pro-7 head, Pro-7b head and Pro-7 twin 11 Pro-7 twin Pro-7 ring The ring flash fits all Pro-7 generators, and is an entirely mobile source of light. The interior diameter of 100 mm provides plenty of space for professional camera lenses. Since the camera holder can be tilted forward and backwards, as well as upwards and downwards, most cameras can be attached. This makes an excellent source of light in cramped areas, such as the interior of an automobile. Many fashion photographers also use the ring flash to find new angles and capture details. The ring flash provides a very distinct, directed light, but can be complemented by a soft light reflector, which increases the light source, thereby producing a softer light with fewer sharp shadows. For close-ups, there is a reflector that focuses the light 50 cm in front of the camera lens. The maximum charge is 9600 Ws per minute. This means 4 flashes a minute at 2400 Ws, 8 flashes at 1200 Ws, 16 flashes at 600 Ws, etc. Changing flash tube is only to be done at a professional service station. Mounting the reflector · Remove the two ridged screws fixating the camera holder. · Remove the four ridged nuts holding the outer and inner reflectors together. · Run the lamp cable through the outer reflector and let the reflector slide into position. · Reassemble the outer and inner reflectors using the ridged nuts. · Reassemble the camera holder using the two ridged screws. 12 Pro-7 Generators Pro-7a 1200/2400 Generator Contents Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Brief Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Mains Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Connecting Lamp Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Energy Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Energy Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Choice of Modelling Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Connecting Camera & Flash Meter . . . . . . . . . .19 Recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Photocell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...