User Manual Profoto­Stockholm, Sweden Profoto­ Welcome! Pro -B2 Safety Instructions 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, glass cover or flash tube. Under no circumstances are generators or heads to be opened! There is high voltage inside .Ne .Do .Do .Do .Ne .Ne .Wh .Al .P Profoto the generator! Service is only to be carried out by authorised personnel. ver connect accessories of other brands without consulting an authorised service station. not touch hot glass or metal parts. not obstruct ventilation. not connect the lamp head with the transport cap in place. ver place filters or diffusing material directly onto glass covers, flash tubes or modelling lights. ver position the light extremely close to people. en mounting umbrellas, do not touch flash tubes or modelling lights with the metal shaft ­ risk of high voltage. ways use a grounded power supply/mains outlet. rotect the flash equipment against moisture, condensation, heat, sand and dirt. 3 The Light Shaping Company Profoto­ Welcome! Pro -B2 Contentsxxxxxxxxxxxx Introduction .......................................................... 7 Accessories ........................................................ 8-9 ProHead .............................................................. 10 Pro-B head............................................................ 11 ProTwin.......................................................... 12 - 13 ProRing ................................................................ 14 Pro-B2 1200 .................................................. 15 - 29 The Pro-B2 system consists of the following products: Generators: Pro-B2 Heads: ProHead Pro-B head ProTwin ProRing The photographer's tools are a natural part of the creative process. Like the painter's brush, the sculptor's chisel, or the musician's instrument, their form and design should reflect their function. They should have the right feel, and be aesthetically pleasing. ­ Profoto founders Conny Dufgran and Eckhard Heine All Profoto reflectors and accessories fit the Pro-B2 system The Light Shaping Company 5 Profoto Profoto ­ Welcome! Pro -B2 Thanks for showing us your confidence by investing in a Profoto Pro-B2 system. Formore 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 weknow that we will never be able to offer the best light there is; the natural sunlight. But Pro-B2 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. Quality of Light 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 ProHead and the ProTwin 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. Thanks! The Light Shaping Company 7 Profoto Profoto ­The Light Shaping System MONOLIGHTS AND GENERATORS ComPact 300 ComPact Plus 600 ComPact Plus 1200 Acute2 1200/2400 Acute2R 1200/2400 (with radio slave module) D4 ­1200/2400/4800 (with or without radio) Pro-B2 1200 Pro-B2 1200 (with radio slave module) Pro-7b Pro-7s 1200 Pro-7s 2400 Pro-7a 1200 Pro-7a 2400 HEADS Glass covers Acute/D4Head 90 06 66 Acute/D4 Twin 90 06 78 Acute/D4 Ring 33 05 13 Pro-B Head 90 07 25 ProHead 90 07 09 ProTwin 90 07 19 ProRing 30 05 15 ProTungsten StickLight 10 07 38 Narrow Beam Travel Reflector 10 07 13 Narrow Beam Reflector 10 06 17 TeleZoom Reflector 10 07 12 Magnum Reflector 10 06 24 Wide Zoom Reflector 10 07 11 Standard Zoom Reflector 10 06 10 Grid Reflector 10 07 05 Disc Reflector 10 06 54 ProGlobe 10 06 73 Softlight Reflector silver 10 06 07 Softlight Reflector white 10 06 08 FresnelSpot 10 07 41 Barn Doors for FresnelSpot 10 07 58 LIGHT SHAPING TOOLS 7" Grids 5° - 10 06 35 10° - 10 06 34 PR Softlight Reflector 10 06 42 PR Close-Up Reflector 10 06 43 PR WideSoft Reflector 10 07 17 Glass Disc 10 07 04 MultiSpot ­ 10 07 33 Barn Doors ­ 10 07 44 Clear Fresnel lens ­ 10 07 50 Iris Diaphragm ­ 10 07 48 85 mm Lens ­ 10 07 46 10° Grid 10 06 18 Pro Tube 10 06 70 Barn Doors 10 07 15 10° WideZoom grid 10 06 36 Filter Holder 10 07 01 Grid - and filter holder 90 06 49 Barn Doors 10 06 71 Hardbox 10 07 18 ZoomSpot 10 07 34 Snoot 10 06 51 5°, 10°, 20° Grids 10 06 46, 10 06 05, 10 06 06 Grid for softlight Reflectors 10 06 09 Softgrids, masks and diffusers available. Silver Umbrella 10 06 16 ­ M 10 07 20 ­ L Translucent Umbrella 10 06 13 ­ S 10 06 14 ­ M White Umbrella 10 06 11 ­ S 10 06 15 ­ M 10 07 19 ­ L Still Light XL 60x80 10 07 39 Still Light XXL 80x120 10 07 40 5´Giant Reflector 10 03 11, 7´Giant Reflector 10 03 12, 8´ Giant Reflector 10 03 13 Diffusors available (-1/3 and 1 f-stop) StripLights S 0,7m ­10 07 35, M 1,3m­10 07 36, L 1,9m­10 07 37 Softbox 1x3´RF (30x90cm) 25 45 36 Softbox 1x4´RF (30x120cm) 25 45 24 Softbox 1x6´RF (30x180cm) 25 45 34 Softbox 2x2´RF (60x60cm) 25 45 25 Softbox 2x3´RF (60x90cm) 25 45 26 Softbox 3x4´RF (90x120cm) 25 45 27 Softbox 4x6´RF (120x180cm) 25 45 35 Softbox 3´Octa (90cm) 25 45 28 Softbox 5´Octa (150cm) 25 45 29 ProBox 20x30cm 90 05 61 Pro -B2 Profoto ­ Heads Profoto ­ Heads Pro -B2 ProHead The modelling light is turned on and off with the black switch [1] at the back of the head. The built-in fan is a thermostatically controlled 2-speed fan ensuring minimized sound level and efficient cooling in all situations. 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 model1 2 modelling lamp but can be equipped with a 500W lamp if using the longer (100mm) glass cover used on the ProTwin. Max 250W lamp when used on the Pro-B2. Pro-B head The Pro-B head is a small and easily transportable flash head exclusively designed for the Pro-B2 and Pro-7b generators. 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 E11 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 a thread for attaching accessories like handle (std. with head) or a flex arm (Magic arm) to hold filters etc. 4 3 1 2 ling light will switch on again. At the back of the head there is a thread for attaching accessories like handle (std. with head) or a flex arm (Magic arm) to hold filters etc. There are glass covers for different colour temperatures 3 4 available. Loosening the handle [4] can easily alter the flash head position. An umbrella can be mounted in the umbrella holder. The ProHead is normally delivered with a 250W 10.15.33 10.15.34 10.15.35 10.15.36 10.15.37 Profoto Glass Cover, frosted, UV-coated (standard) Glass Cover, frosted, uncoated, + 300°Kelvin Glass Cover, frosted, extra UV-coated, - 300°Kelvin Glass Cover, clear, uncoated, + 300°Kelvin Glass Cover, clear, UV-coated 10 The Light Shaping Company ProHead cont. 10.15.28 10.20.02 10.07.09 10.20.14 Flash Tube, uncoated Modelling Light 250 W, 120 V, Mini-can socket (E11) Handle for Pro-7 head, Pro-7b head and Pro-7 twin Modelling light 100 W, 120 V, E11 socket 11 Profoto The Light Shaping Company Pro -B2 Profoto ­ Heads Profoto ­ Heads Pro -B2 ProTwin The ProTwin is used to obtain extremely short flash duration, very quick recycling or to get up to 4800 Ws out of one single head. There are two flash tubes in a ProTwin. 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 1200Ws, you fire 600 Ws from each tube, and your flash duration is shorter than if a standard ProHead is used. The flash duration at 1200 Ws with a ProHead is 1/2200 while it is only 1/3200 with a ProTwin. One or two generators can be used. If, on the contrary, you require 2400Ws from one head you connect ProTwin to two Pro-B2/1200 generators. For the same reason shorter recycling times is obtained when two generators are used, as the recycling is faster when the generators in fact only need to recharge half the energy. Flash duration and recycling for a ProTwin at a certain power setting - for example 1200 Ws compares with a ProHead set at 600 Ws. The modelling light is turned on and off with the black switch [1] at the back of the head. The built-in fan is a thermostatically controlled 2-speed fan ensuring mini mized sound level and efficient cooling in all situations. 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 a thread for attaching accessories like handle (std. with head) or a flex arm (Magic arm) to hold filters etc. There are glass covers for different colour temperatures available. When used on the Pro-B2 it is strongly recommended to change from a 500W to a 250W lamp for increased efficiency due to the fact that the B2 delivers max 250W to the lamp. Handle Fits ProHead, Pro-7b head and ProTwin. Makes it easier to manoeuvre lamp heads when using soft boxes. (Included with all ProHeads) Magic arm Fits ProHead, Pro-7b head and ProTwin. Filters and Barn Doors can be attached. 10.15.18 10.15.19 10.15.20 10.15.21 10.15.23 Glass Cover, frosted, UV-coated (standard) Glass Cover, frosted, extra UV-coated, -300°Kelvin Glass Cover, frosted, uncoated + 300°Kelvin Glass Cover, clear, UV-coated Glass Cover, clear, uncoated + 300°Kelvin 10 ProTwin cont. 10.15.32 10.20.07 10.07.09 Flash Tube, uncoated Modelling Light 500W, 120 V, mini-can socket (E11) Handle for ProHead, Pro-7b head and ProTwin Profoto 12 The Light Shaping Company The Light Shaping Company 13 Profoto Pro -B2 Profoto ­ Heads Profoto ­ Generators Pro -B2 Pro-7 ring T ...