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Professional Battery-Powered Flash for Demanding Photographers
The Profoto B1 500 AirTTL transforms location photography by delivering studio-quality lighting without power constraints. This revolutionary battery monolight solves critical photographer pain points: unreliable power sources, complex manual adjustments, and limited flash mobility.
Core Technical Specifications
Power & Performance
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Maximum output: 500 watt-seconds with ±1/20 stop consistency
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Power range: 9 f-stops (2–500Ws) in 1/10 stop increments
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Recycling time: 0.1–1.9 seconds with Quick Burst up to 20 flashes/second
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Guide number: 45 at 2m (100 ISO) with Magnum reflector
Advanced Flash Duration
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Normal mode: 1/11,000s (2Ws) to 1/1,000s (500Ws)
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Freeze mode: Action-stopping 1/19,000s for motion capture
Battery System
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Lithium-ion 14.8V/3Ah exchangeable battery
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Up to 220 full-power flashes per charge
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2-hour charging time (1 hour with 4.5A fast charger)
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LED modeling light: 20W equivalent to 70W halogen
Professional Camera Integration
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TTL Compatibility: Full E-TTL II support for Canon cameras and i-TTL for Nikon DSLRs via optional Air Remote TTL transmitters. High-Speed Sync (HSS) enables flash synchronization up to 1/8000 second for creative ambient light control.
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Wireless Control: Integrated AirTTL technology provides wireless operation up to 330 feet (100m) in TTL mode and 1,000 feet (300m) in manual mode. Eight frequency channels with three groups per channel for complex lighting setups.
Built for Location Shooting
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Compact Design: Measuring 31 × 14 × 21 cm and weighing 3 kg, the B1 maintains portability without compromising power. The durable polymer housing withstands demanding location conditions while the integrated 77-degree reflector eliminates additional modifier requirements.
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Versatile Applications: Ideal for wedding photography, outdoor portraits, event coverage, and commercial shoots where AC power isn't available. Compatible with Profoto's extensive light-shaping tool ecosystem including softboxes, beauty dishes, and umbrellas.
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Professional Battery-Powered Flash for Demanding Photographers
The Profoto B1 500 AirTTL transforms location photography by delivering studio-quality lighting without power constraints. This revolutionary battery monolight solves critical photographer pain points: unreliable power sources, complex manual adjustments, and limited flash mobility.
Core Technical Specifications
Power & Performance
-
Maximum output: 500 watt-seconds with ±1/20 stop consistency
-
Power range: 9 f-stops (2–500Ws) in 1/10 stop increments
-
Recycling time: 0.1–1.9 seconds with Quick Burst up to 20 flashes/second
-
Guide number: 45 at 2m (100 ISO) with Magnum reflector
Advanced Flash Duration
-
Normal mode: 1/11,000s (2Ws) to 1/1,000s (500Ws)
-
Freeze mode: Action-stopping 1/19,000s for motion capture
Battery System
-
Lithium-ion 14.8V/3Ah exchangeable battery
-
Up to 220 full-power flashes per charge
-
2-hour charging time (1 hour with 4.5A fast charger)
-
LED modeling light: 20W equivalent to 70W halogen
Professional Camera Integration
-
TTL Compatibility: Full E-TTL II support for Canon cameras and i-TTL for Nikon DSLRs via optional Air Remote TTL transmitters. High-Speed Sync (HSS) enables flash synchronization up to 1/8000 second for creative ambient light control.
-
Wireless Control: Integrated AirTTL technology provides wireless operation up to 330 feet (100m) in TTL mode and 1,000 feet (300m) in manual mode. Eight frequency channels with three groups per channel for complex lighting setups.
Built for Location Shooting
-
Compact Design: Measuring 31 × 14 × 21 cm and weighing 3 kg, the B1 maintains portability without compromising power. The durable polymer housing withstands demanding location conditions while the integrated 77-degree reflector eliminates additional modifier requirements.
-
Versatile Applications: Ideal for wedding photography, outdoor portraits, event coverage, and commercial shoots where AC power isn't available. Compatible with Profoto's extensive light-shaping tool ecosystem including softboxes, beauty dishes, and umbrellas.