Profoto B10 Bedienungsanleitung
Forotherlanguagesvisit:
www.profoto.com/support
User guide
ProfotoB10
Profoto B10
2
www.profoto.com
Profoto B10
3
www.profoto.com
Congratulations on your new
Profoto product!
Regardless ifyou chose a newflash or a new light shaping tool,know
thatalmosthalfacentury’sworthofexperiencewasputintoitsmaking.
If the years have taught us one thing, it is to never neglect a single
detail.We only put ourname on a product in whichwe have the fullest
confidence. Before shipping, every one of our products passes an
extensive and strict testing program. Unless it complies with the
specified performance,qualityand safety,it is a no-go.
As a result, we are confident that your new Profoto product will stay
withyouforyearsand helpyougrowasaphotographer. Butgettingthe
productisonlythe beginningofthatjourney. Usingitforlightshapingis
therealadventure.Thatiswhywetakeprideinprovidingyouwithsuch
awideassortmentoflightshapingtools,allowingyoutoshape thelight
in anywayyou can imagine.
The almost infinite possibilities might seem bewildering at first, but
we’re certain you will soon get the hang ofit.
I encourage you to sign up for our newsletter or visit Profoto stories,
www.profoto.com/profoto-stories, to learn more about shaping light
from photographers who are sharing their stories about how Profoto
Light Shaping Tools help them create outstanding images.
Enjoyyour Profoto product!
ConnyDufgran,founder
Profoto B10
4
www.profoto.com
General safety instructions
Safety Precautions!
Do not operate the equipment before studying the instruction manual carefully. Make sure that Profoto
Safety Instructions is always accompanied the equipment! Profoto products are intended for indoor
conditions use! Do not place or use the equipment where it can be exposed to moisture, extreme
electromagneticfields,orin areaswith flammable gasesor dust! Do notexpose the equipment to dripping
or splashing. Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on or near the equipment. Do
not expose the equipment to hasty temperature changes in humid conditions as this could lead to
condensation water in the unit.Do not connect this equipment to flash equipment from other brands.The
front lens shall be changed if it has becomevisibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is
impaired,for examplebycracksor deep scratches.Equipmentmust onlybe serviced,modifiedor repaired
byauthorizedandcompetentservice personnel!Warning-Theterminals markedwiththeflash symbolare
hazardouslive.Thechargermains cableand plug serveas the disconnectdevicefrommains power.Always
disconnectthe chargerfromthemains outletbypulling the plug,notthe cable.Thesocketoutletshould be
in close proximityto the equipment and should be easily accessible.
WARNING – Electrical Shock Hazard – High Voltage!
Do not open or disassemble flashes,generators or lamp heads! Equipment operates with high voltage.
Generator capacitors are electrically charged for a considerable length of time after being turned off.
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct
sunlight,fire, orthe like.
Caution – Burn Hazard – Hot Parts!
If front lens cracks,it must be replaced before re-use of the equipment.Do not touchfront lens during
operation,it mayreach a high temperature.
Note about RF!
This equipment makes use of the radio spectrum and emits radio frequency energy. Make sure the
device is operated according to local regulations. The frequency spectrum this device is using is
shared with other users. Interference cannot be ruled out. Due to varying regulations and limits on
radio transmissions,Profoto B10 has a power output setting.Some countries do not allow the use of
thefull powermode,pleaserefertoyourcountryspecificsection inthe userguide tosee the maximum
allowedpowersetting allowedbynational regulations.Pleasenote that reducingthe poweroutput will
affect the range ofthe device.
Final Disposal
When the product reaches end of service, do not dispose of it with your other household waste.
Equipment contains battery, electrical and electronic components that could be harmful to the
environment.Equipment may be returned to Profoto distributors free of charge for recycling. Follow
local legislation fordisposal of batteries, electrical and electronic components, respectively.
Profoto B10
5
www.profoto.com
Table of Contents
General safety instructions.............................................................................................4
Nomenclature ..................................................................................................................... 7
Getting started.................................................................................................................. 10
Charge the battery.........................................................................................10
Check the battery status .............................................................................10
Mount the battery............................................................................................11
Attach the stand adapter..............................................................................12
Setup on light stands.................................................................................... 13
Setup on camera tripods..............................................................................14
Mount Profoto Light Shaping Tools......................................................... 15
Change front glass, flash tube and LED................................................. 16
Basic operation..................................................................................................................17
Switch on/o....................................................................................................17
Adjust the flash power...................................................................................17
Adjust the continuous light ........................................................................ 18
Navigate the settings menu ...................................................................... 19
Menu settings ..................................................................................................................20
Air group........................................................................................................... 20
Air channel.......................................................................................................20
Air ......................................................................................................................20
Bluetooth .........................................................................................................20
IR slave ...............................................................................................................21
Flash mode .......................................................................................................21
Continuous light.............................................................................................22
Advanced settings.........................................................................................22
Air operation ..................................................................................................................... 25
Trigger (Channel setup)............................................................................... 25
Remote control (Group setup).................................................................. 25
TTL..................................................................................................................... 26
High-Speed Sync ......................................................................................... 26
Air compatibility overview.......................................................................... 26
General notes on Air operation .................................................................27
Profoto app connectivity ..............................................................................................27
Profoto B10
6
www.profoto.com
Other ................................................................................................................................... 28
Battery storage .............................................................................................. 28
Overheat protection..................................................................................... 28
Quick burst...................................................................................................... 28
Firmware update ........................................................................................... 29
Serial number................................................................................................. 29
Technical data..................................................................................................................30
Warranty............................................................................................................................. 33
Regulatory information ................................................................................................. 34
Profoto B10
7
www.profoto.com
Nomenclature
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1. Front glass
2. Zoom scale
3. Batterycompartment
4. Alignment pin hole
5. Stand adapter attachment
point
6. Strap attachment point
7. USB-C port
Profoto B10
8
www.profoto.com
8
10
9
11 12
8. IR-Slave eye
9. Display
10. Continuous light dial
11. Main dial
12. Test button
16
17
18
19
15
14
13
13. Stand stud mount
14. Clamp screw
15. Umbrella holder
16. Tilt-lockknob
17. Attachment screwwheel
18. Alignment pin
19. Attachment screw
Profoto B10
9
www.profoto.com
20
21
22
23
20. Battery status button
21. Batterystatus LEDs
22. Batterycharge connector
23. Battery release button
24
25
26 27
24. AC inlet
25. Strap
26. Charge status indicator
27. Batteryconnectorplug
Profoto B10
10
www.profoto.com
Getting started
Chargethebattery
Thebatterycanbechargedfromanychargelevel.OnlyusetheProfoto
chargersuppliedwiththeProfotoB10 orotherchargersrecommended
byProfoto.
Charge the battery:
1. Connectthebatteryconnectorplug [27]onthe batterychargerto
the batterycharge connector [22] on the battery.
2. Connect the batterycharger to mains power.
3. Check that the charger indicator [26] is continuously amber,
indicating that charging is in progress.
4. When the charging is completed,the charger indicator [26] turns
green.When not charging it is recommended to disconnect the
batterychargerfrom mains powerand from the battery.
NOTE
• If the battery is deeply discharged,the charging time can be longer than specified
in section Technical data.
• Battery charger indicator blinking amber indicates battery error. Contact a Profoto
dealerfor support.
Checkthe batterystatus
Thebatterychargecanbecheckedonthebatteryitselfbypressingthe
Batterystatus button [20].
Whilethebatterystatus buttonis pressed,the batterychargestatus is
indicated by the Batterystatus LEDs [21]:
5 LED: 75-100 %
4 LED: 50-75 %
3 LED: 25-50 %
2 LED: 10-25 %
1 LED: <10 %:
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Andere Profoto Kamerablitz Handbücher
