Overview
Compact, robust and lightweight. Profoto B30 features ECO mode for maximized longevity, rubberized surface for easy setup in any location, optional handle for easier handling, sync port for wired triggering, powerful 40W continuous LED-light with adjustable brightness and color temperature, user exchangeable flash tubes, 11-stop power range, compatibility with 120+ Profoto light shaping tools including RFi-range, and AirX built-in.
The Profoto B30 builds on the success of the B10 range with faster performance, a more powerful LED, and greater versatility. With a 13% faster recycling time, user-replaceable flash tube, 11 stop power range, and three flash modes, the B30 is designed for photographers who demand reliability in any environment. The built-in bi-colour LED has 50% more output than the B10Xs, making it effective for combining stills and video. With over 120 modifiers and accessories available, the B30 offers unmatched reliability, speed, and precision for photographers looking for consistent and beautiful light.
Included in box
2x Profoto B30
1x Core Backpack II
2x OCF Stand Adapter
2x Power Cable C7 Long UK
2x B-Series Battery (4S1P)
2x Battery Charger 3A
2x Protective Cap
About the Profoto B30 Duo Kit
The Profoto B30 builds on everything that made the B10 range an industry standard, but with faster performance, a more powerful LED, and greater versatility. Designed for photographers who demand reliability in any environment, these flashes are designed to handle a wide variety of conditions with a rugged, rubberized surface that ensures a secure grip and durability for even the heaviest modifiers.
With a 13% faster recycling time than the B10Xs’, you’ll never miss a crucial moment. The new user-replaceable flash tube allows for quick swaps on set, keeping your workflow uninterrupted. The 11 stop power range gives you unmatched creative flexibility, from subtle fill light to full-power illumination. The three flash modes let you adapt to any situation: ECO mode for extended equipment lifespan, Boost mode for extra power when needed, and Freeze mode for the shortest flash duration to eliminate motion blur when capturing the action.
At 40W, the built-in bi-colour LED has been enhanced with 50% more output than the B10Xs’, making the B30 even more effective for combining stills and video. With Profoto’s renowned Light Shaping System, you have over 120 modifiers and accessories to turn your creative vision into reality. The B20’s and B30’ features the renowned and intuitive Profoto UI, which practically eliminates dealing with cumbersome technical settings.
Every Profoto product is crafted with premium components and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that your gear always performs and delivers beautiful light at a consistent colour temperature shot after shot. With unmatched reliability, speed, and precision, the B30 is made to work as hard as you are.
Flash
Max energy 500 Ws
Energy range 11 f-stops (0.5-500 Ws)
Energy control increments 0.1 f-stops (0.1-10)
Recycling time Eco mode: 0.01-1,8s
Boost/Freeze mode: 0.01-2.1 s
Energy stability <0.05 f-stop at energy 3.0-10
<0.1 f-stop at energy 0.1-2.9
Flash modes Eco (Normal), Boost and Freeze
Flash duration t0.1 Eco mode: 1/300 s (10) - 1/5000 s (0.1)
Boost mode: 1/300 s (10) - 1/6200 s (0.1)
Freeze mode: 1/300 s (10) - 1/9800 s (0.1)
Flash duration t0.5 Eco mode: 1/900 s (10) - 1/10700 s (0.1)
Boost mode: 1/900 s (10) - 1/13800 s (0.1)
Freeze mode: 1/900 s (10) - 1/21100 s (0.1)
Color temperature Eco mode: 6000K +-100K
Boost mode: 6000K +-100K
Freeze mode: 6000K (10) - 9000K (0.1)
Max f-stop @ 2m / 100 ISO Bare: 16 7/10
OCF Magnum: 32 3/10
Magnum: 32 9/10
Beam angle 66°
Field angle 111°
Continuous light
Lamp type LED
Max power 40 W
Dimming range 100-1%
Color temperature 2800K - 7000K (±500K)
Color rendering Index (CRI) >94
Max luminous flux (lumen) 5000 lumen
Max illuminance @ 1m (lux) Bare: 1700 lx
OCF Magnum: 8500 lx
Magnum: 8000 lx
Beam angle 63°
Field angle 105°
Wireless connectivity
Built-in connectivity Profoto AirX
Frequency band 2.4 GHz
Supported Profoto Air functions Sync, TTL, HSS, Remote control (Air 1 and Air 2)
No of Air channels 100 (1-100)
No of groups per Air channel 6 (A-F)
Supported apps for Bluetooth devices Profoto Camera and Profoto Control apps
Wireless operating range With Profoto remotes: 0.5 – 100 m (1.5- 330 ft)*
With Bluetooth devices: 0.1- 30 m (0.3-90 ft)
* in optimal conditions up to 300 m (1000 ft)
Flash
Sync 1 x 3.5 mm socket (mini-phone)
Other USB-C service port
Powering
Power supply Profoto Li-Ion battery 4S1P
Mains fuse requirement N/A
Battery capacity 43,2Wh
up to 220 full power flashes
up to 50 minutes full continuous light
Battery charger Profoto battery charger 3A
Battery charging time < 90 minutes
Other
Firmware update Via Bluetooth
Photocell/IR-slave Yes
Stand adapter Yes, for standard 5/8 studs
Umbrella mount Yes (in stand adapter)
Operating temperature 0 °C to +35 °C
+32 °F to +95 °F
Storage temperature Store in normal indoor conditions
Measurements
Width 11 cm / 4.3 in
Length 25.5 cm / 10 in
Height 16 cm / 6.3 in with stand adapter
11 cm / 4.3 in without stand adapter
Weight 2.2 kg / 4.9 lb with battery and stand adapter
1.8 kg / 4.0 lb without battery and stand adapter
Optional handle is sold separately.
The handle weight is 104 grams (3.7 oz)
Compact, robust and lightweight.
Profoto ECO mode - For maximized longevity.
Rubberized surface - For easy setup in any locations.
Optional handle - For easier handling.
Sync port - For wired triggering.
Powerful 40W continuous LED-light with adjustable brightness and color temperature.
User exchangeable flash tubes.
11-stop power range.
Compatibility with 120+ Profoto light shaping tools including RFi-range.
AirX built-in.
