Profoto
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Profoto is a photographic equipment maker that produces studio lighting systems mainly for photography purposes. In 2010, the company expanded its business into the movie/video lighting industry. Profoto was founded in 1968 by Eckhard Heine and Conny Dufgran. The company headquarters are located in Sundbyberg, Stockholm, Sweden.
There are four sales subsidiaries: Tokyo Japan, London UK, Hamburg Germany and Paris France. In the U.S., the company's products are distributed by MAC group.
Part Two
There are four sales subsidiaries: Tokyo Japan, London UK, Hamburg Germany and Paris France. In the U.S., the company's products are distributed by MAC group.
Flash generator and lamp head
Pro Generator
| Product | Year | Energy | Energy Distribution | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro-7 | 1998 | 1200Ws Watt second A watt-second is a derived unit of energy equivalent to the joule. The watt-second is the energy equivalent to the power of one watt sustained for one second... , 2400Ws |
Asymmetrical, Symmetrical | 3 outlets, mains Mains electricity Mains is the general-purpose alternating current electric power supply. In the US, electric power is referred to by several names including household power, household electricity, powerline, domestic power, wall power, line power, AC power, city power, street power, and grid power... |
| Pro-8 | 2008 | 1200Ws, 2400Ws | Asymmetrical | 0.9s recharge time@2400Ws mains Mains electricity Mains is the general-purpose alternating current electric power supply. In the US, electric power is referred to by several names including household power, household electricity, powerline, domestic power, wall power, line power, AC power, city power, street power, and grid power... |
| Pro-7b | 1999 | 1200Ws | Asymmetrical(partial) | The first Profoto Lead–acid battery Generator |
| Pro-B2 | 2004 | 1200Ws | Asymmetrical(partial) | discontinued in 2010 |
| Pro-B3 AirS | 2010 | 1200Ws | Asymmetrical(partial) | Operated by Lithium iron phosphate battery |
Commercial generator
| Product | Year | Energy | Energy Distribution | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4 | 2002 | 1200Ws,2400Ws,4800Ws | Asymmetrical | USB enabled |
| D4 Air | 2010 | 1200Ws,2400Ws,4800Ws | 4 Outlet Asymmetrical | Profoto Air build-in |
Acute generator
| Product | Year | Energy | Energy Distribution | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acute2 | 2000 | 1200Ws,2400Ws | Asymmetrical(partial) | 3 Outlets |
| AcuteB2 AirS | 2010 | 600Ws | Only One outlet | Operated by Lithium iron phosphate battery Lithium iron phosphate battery The lithium iron phosphate battery, also called LFP battery, is a type of rechargeable battery, specifically a lithium-ion battery, which uses LiFePO4 as a cathode material.-History:... |
| AcuteB | 2006 | 600Ws | Only One outlet | discontinued in 2010 |
Monolight
| Product | Year | Energy | Energy Distribution | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComPactPlus 1200 | 2000 | 1200Ws | monolight | discontinued in 2010 |
| D1 Air | 2009 | 250Ws,500Ws,1000Ws | monolight | Profoto Air build-in |
Standard head
| Product | Year | Max Energy | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProHead | 2003 | 4800Ws | Pro-6,7,8. D4, ProB. |
| ProTwin | 2003 | 4800Ws×2tube | Pro-6,7,8. D4, ProB. |
| ProB Head | 1999 | 1200Ws | ProBattery Generator |
| Acute/D4 Head | 2003 | 4800Ws | Acute2,D4,AcuteB,AcuteB2Airs. |
| Acute/D4 Twin | 2004 | 4800Ws×2tube | Acute2,D4 and AcuteB/B2 AirS |
| AcuteB Head | 2006 | 600Ws | AcuteB/B2 AirS |
Special effect head
| Product | Year | Max Energy | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProRing2 | 2007 | up to 9600Ws/min | Pro-6,7,8. D4, ProB. |
| Multispot | 2005 | 1200Ws | Pro-6,7,8. D4, ProB,Acute2/B/B2 AirS |
| ZoomSpot | 2005 | 4800Ws | Pro-6,7,8. D4, ProB,Acute2/B/B2 AirS |
| FresnelSpot | 2005 | 2400Ws | Pro-6,7,8. D4, ProB,Acute2/B/B2 AirS |
| Striplight Striplight A striplight is a multi-circuit stage lighting instrument. Striplights are one of the most basic types of lighting fixtures available. They usually consist of row of lamps. A single striplight is usually wired internally into either 3 or 4 circuits. Each internal circuit consists of several... |
2005 | S=4800Ws×1,M=4800Ws×2,L=4800Ws×3 | Pro-6,7,8. D4, ProB,Acute2/B/B2 AirS |
| Sticklight | 2005 | 2400Ws | Pro-6,7,8. D4, ProB,Acute2/B/B2 AirS |
| Stilllight | 2005 | XL=4800Wsx3, XXL=4800Wsx4 | Pro-6,7,8. D4, ProB,Acute2/B/B2 AirS |
Product history
Part One- 1968- Pro1 flash generator’s invented and shown in PhotokinaPhotokinaThe photokina is the world's largest trade fair for the photographic and imaging industries. The first photokina was held in Cologne, Germany, in 1950, and it is now held biannually in September at the koelnmesse Trade Fair and Exhibition Centre...
exhibition in Germany with its 8 kg. - The 1970s—Profoto was introduced into Japanese rental market.
- 1976— Pro-2 was lunched.The second generation.
- 1984—Pro-3A generators
- 1987—Pro-5 Generator. 5 different units from 1200Ws to 4800Ws. (Ws or as JouleJouleThe joule ; symbol J) is a derived unit of energy or work in the International System of Units. It is equal to the energy expended in applying a force of one newton through a distance of one metre , or in passing an electric current of one ampere through a resistance of one ohm for one second...
) - 1993—Pro-6 generator. This product mainly for fashion photographyFashion photographyFashion photography is a genre of photography devoted to displaying clothing and other fashion items. Fashion photography is most often conducted for advertisements or fashion magazines such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, or Elle...
market through rental studios and shops. - 1998—Pro-7 generator.
- 1999—the first Profoto battery generator. Pro-7b.
- 2002—D4 generator. This generator of Profoto can be operated by computer throughUSB cable connection. Recycling time and flash duration both longer than Pro series.
- 2004—Pro-B2, a successor of Pro-7b. Power output from 9Ws to 1200Ws with 8 f-stop adjustment.
- 2006—A compact battery generator AcuteB 600, Lead–acid battery operated, 4.8 kg.
- 2008— Pro-8a launched in Photokina. As successor of Pro-7a, Pro-8 generator can flash 20 times a second (at lowest power output)or 1 flash/second (at full power recycle time 0.9s). The first Profoto Air system embedded generator.
- In year 2008, Profoto hired Annie LeibovitzAnnie LeibovitzAnna-Lou "Annie" Leibovitz is an American portrait photographer.-Early life and education:Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, Leibovitz is the third of six children. She is a third-generation American whose great-grandparents were Jewish immigrants, from Central and Eastern Europe. Her father's...
shoot pictures for the company founder-Conny Dufgran, it was for its 40 years company anniversary. - 2009— D1 mono light family, with 250, 500 and 1000 version. Profoto Air system embedded too.
- 2010—ProB3 AirS, AcuteB2 AirS (Lithium battery generator),BatPac(a battery operated electricity feeder) and Pro Tungsten, ProDaylight.
Part Two
- Pro-1 METOX, 1967–68
- Pro-1, 1968–72
- Pro-1 S, 1972–75
- Pro-2, 1976–84
- Pro-2 4800, 1982–86
- Pro-3, 1982–83
- Pro-3A, 1984–86
- Pro-32, 1972–79
- Pro-40, 1976–82
- Pro41/81, 1983–93
- Pro-5, 1987–92
- Pro-5/4800, 1987–93
- ProAcute6, 1989–96
- ProAcute12, 1990-00
- ProAcute24, 1996-00
- ComPact, 1991–2008
- ComPact Spec., 1991–2008
- Pro-6 freeze 1200, Pro-6 freeze 2400, 1993–98
- ComPactPlus, 1997–2008
- ComPactPlus Spec. 1997-2008
- Pro-7a 1200, Pro-7a 2400, 1998-
- Pro-7s 1200, Pro-7s 2400, 1998-
- Pro-7b 1200, 1999-
- Acute2 1200, Acute2 2400, 2000-
- Acute2r 1200, Acute2r 2400, 2001-
- Acute E 600, 2000-
- D4r 1200, D4r 2400, 2002–2011
- D4r 4800, 2004–2011
- Pro-B2, 2004-
- AcuteB, 2006–10
- Pro-8 Air 1200, Pro-8 Air 2400, 2008-
- D1 250 Air, 2009-
- D1 500 Air, 2009-
- D1 1000 Air, 2009-
- Pro-B3 AirS, 2010-
- AcuteB2 AirS, 2010-
- D4 Air 1200, D4 Air 2400, D4 Air 4800, 2011-
Awards
- D1 monolight: TIPATipaTIPA is a free software package providing IPA and other phonetic character capabilities for TeX and LaTeX. Written by Rei Fukui, TIPA is based upon the author's previous work in TSIPA....
Best Compact Flash System of 2009 Award - D1 monolight: Swedish Design Award.