Profoto has announced the release of the Profoto Pro-11 2400Ws AirTTL Power Pack (B&HPhoto / Adorama). Profoto satisfies the need for speed while continuing on a technical roll by giving Pros some exciting, advanced features. Yes, the two-outlet 2400Ws pack recycles in 0.02 to 0.7 seconds, is capable of quick bursts up to 50 flashes per second, and has a super-short minimum flash power of 1/80,000 second for the ultimate in action-stopping whether your subject is dance, fashion, or splash shots. The power range boasts 11 stops (2.4-2400Ws) and selectability in full or 1/10 stop increments on its high-resolution display.
Now for the special part. While the Pro-11 revisits integrated TTL and is fully compatible with the optional Air Remotes TTL-S/N/C/F for Sony, Nikon, FUJIFILM, and Canon, which allow wireless TTL and exposure compensation at distances up to 330′ in TTL mode and up to 1000′ in manual mode. It also heralds smartphone connectivity! Not only can you can you channel the Pro-11’s updates through the phone and control the pack wirelessly with it, but if the spirit moves you, you can take a photo with the phone! As Profoto’s product manager puts it “The connectivity between cameras, lights, and apps will define how professional images will be created going forward.” It kind of makes you wonder when Profoto will stop. The answer is: apparently never.
Benefits
- Built-in Profoto AirX, the Bluetooth enabled 3rd generation of wireless Profoto connectivity. AirX also supports all legacy Air and AirTTL functionality and also adds dedicated AirX functionality with AirX enabled Profoto apps and devices
- Captures the action with super quick burst up to 50 flashes per second
- Freezes the moment with extremely short flash duration down to 1/80,000s
- Compatible with multiple different flash heads and 120+ Profoto Light Shaping Tools
- Delivers 2400Ws with precision and control over an 11 f-stop power range in 1/10 f-stop increments on two individual outlets
- Durable and built to shoot at high volumes with incredible consistency and reliability
- Simple, intuitive user interface with large high-resolution display
Pro-11 improvements over the Pro-10
- User Functionality
- Wireless firmware update from smartphone
- Wireless flash connectivity with smartphone cameras
- Wireless remote control with smartphones
- Hardware enabled for additional AirX functionality
- Latest visuals and Audible Design
- Latest external design (housing, display, etc.)
- Latest user interface and settings menus
- Latest sounds
Internal Redesign for Increased Robustness and Relatability - Protective earth is separated between flash circuits and logic to remove potential risk of damage in fault events such as exploding flash tubes
- Dump circuit is redesigned to be more robust
- Creepage distances between high voltage circuits and protective earth is increased to reduce risk of short circuit due to internal condensation
Advanced Circuit Boards vs Latest Pro-10 Revision H3 - Advanced panel board
- Advanced flash board
- Advanced power board
