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Pro -7 Generators

Photograph 2000 Greg Delves

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Generator
Create your own light with Profoto tools designed for light shaping

The Profoto Philosophy

The cornerstone of the Profoto design philosophy is to create tools for shaping light. The result is a totally modular system that is easy to understand and work with. You can rest assured that you will get the same, consistent quality of light ash-to-ash and shot-to-shot whether in the studio or on location. You'll get all this while using the same Profoto Light Shaping Tools that interchangeably t a complete system of studio and location generators and self contained units.

Perfect light

After natural light, the light you create is the most important element of photography. Natural light comes in unending varieties of hue and character. As a photographer, you can choose to patiently wait for the perfect light, or create it, using the right tools, to control, complement, or recreate the beauty that nature provides.
Safety and total reliability
Many electronic safeguards are incorporated to ensure the generator is always ready to function at its peak performance for long periods of time. These implementations include auto-diagnostic start-up circuitry, DDP pulse charging capacitor circuitry (for Deep Discharge Protection), temperature control, and overload protection. Profotos unique arc-free twist-lock lamp head connectors are among the safest in the industry, so there is no need to shut down the generator to remove lamp heads. For total reliability, the generator and heads must be able to withstand heavy use without failure.
Optically designed light shaping tools
The Profoto philosophy demands that tools be designed to shape light in specific ways, with minimum effort. Profotos unique modular system of optically designed light shaping tools allows you to create the perfect light on demand. With them, you can work simply, consistently, and efciently. To systematically create different types of light, you need to start with the basic concepts of direct, diffused, and reected light. The possibilities are endless, but the process should be creative without being time consuming.

Look, listen and touch

Look at the control panel, and you can start working right away. Use of the dials is intuitive and logical. Listen to the way parts click positively into place. Feel the rugged, lightweight, and practical styling of every component.
Achieve a distinctive quality of light
With Profoto, you select from a versatile, modular system of light shaping instruments, each with the ability to create its own distinct character of light so you can create your own style.
Take your style of light anywhere
Anywhere, anytime. Use it everyday in your studio or grab it for work on location. With portable, user changeable, multi voltage generators and self contained units that also work with most brands of gas generators, you are free to create images anywhere.

Francis Hills

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Acute2 Generator

Profoto Acute2 When you travel and on location
Reliable, lightweight, and portable, the Acute line of ash generators is ideal for photographers who take their equipment on the road. The latest Acute generators maintain the small size and convenient foot print of their predecessors, while adding substantially improved performance and function. Faster recycle times and shorter ash durations combine with proportional modeling lights to offer location packages perfectly suited for all applications.

AcuteB 600 The pack you can, and will, bring anywhere
The AcuteB is nothing less than a miracle. In an incredibly compact form (the size of a stack of VCR tapes) and weighing less than 5kg (11 lbs), you still have a seven f-stop range of from 9-600Ws, the equivalent of 160 full power ashes per battery and built-in wireless radio sync (optional). Using the AcuteB Head you can just put it all in a backpack and walk away, with nothing short of an entire studio on your back. The bottom line? You can and will bring high-quality light wherever you go.
It all works together AcuteMaximum performance on the go
Designed for top performance, the fan-cooled Acuteallows studio pack features in a small size convenient for travel. Or what about three asymmetric outlets, 2400Ws maximum output, a 6 f-stop energy range, and ash durations of 1/1800-1/320s in a box weighing no more than 6.1 kg (13.4 lbs) You simply dont get more power per pound than that. Of course, all Acute generators and lamp heads are compatible with all Profoto Light Shaping Tools. Also, all Acute2 generators are fully compatible with all older Acute style heads. And all new Acute/D4 heads are compatible with older Acute generators.
Tough, roomy and forgiving introducing the Profoto Batteries AcuteVery fast, very lightweight
Similar to the Acute2 2400, the 1200 offers even faster recycling and shorter ash durations in an even smaller package, at 19x22x13 cm (7.5"x8.7"x5.1") weighing a mere 4.1 kg (9 lbs). In short: the perfect choice when 1200Ws is enough.
Just like all the other Profoto battery generators, the AcuteB uses latest technology sealed lead acid batteries, combining maximum capacity with fast recharging and, not least important, penalty free partial charging: because you dont always have time to fully charge or discharge your batteries. Remember: bringing additional batteries ensure you are never out of power, no matter how far away from an outlet you are.

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Acute2 Shape your own light
We wouldnt dream of standing in your way

As a professional photographer, you have your own special style and needs. You know the expression you want to achieve, and you dont feel good until you can shape the light your way. Therefore, the Profoto Light Shaping System is based on the principle of maximum exibility. First of all, we put the ash tube outside of the lamp body, and we have made every single Light Shaping Tool zoomable. The result is that every tool offers an unlimited number of lighting effects. Secondly, the Profoto family of Light Shaping Tools is comprehensive, ranging from traditional umbrellas and reectors to special effects equipment and the very large Giant Reectors and the advanced StripLights and Spotlights. So you can choose the exact tool you need. And then zoom it to perfection. Because only you can tell what your light looks like. Your equipment should not stand in your way.

Grab and move

The sturdy rubber-clad handle on the lamp head takes the hassle out of adjusting the light even when the head is hot after hours of shooting.

Set it on ve!

On every lamp head there is a scale with large white gures to help you remember your favorite settings for each Profoto Light Shaping Tool.

Acute/D4 Head

Cat# 501-210
With a modeling light of 250W and a maximum ash output of 4800Ws, the Acute/D4 Head is the top of the line lamp head for all Acute generators, as well as the Profoto D4. When using this head on the AcuteB 600 there is a special adapter allowing you to use the high-performance 65W lamp.
The Acute/D4 Head includes: zoom reflector, flash tube, 250W halogen lamp, removable frosted glass cover, protective transportation cap, and a 4m (13ft) lamp cable.

Changing tools is easy

The Profoto Light Shaping Tools are all fastened using a virtually unbreakable and very easy to use rubber-and-metal clasp.

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Shape your own light

Acute2

Just zoom it
By pushing the reector forward and backward on the lamp head, the spread and effect of the light can be greatly altered. Pushed back it gives very even lighting over a broad area. Sliding it forward results in center weighted light with a gradual light fall off at the edges.

The guiding is there

To guide you when zooming the Light Shaping Tool, there is a chart on each one telling you where to zoom it, corresponding to the number on the lamp head, to achieve a certain effect.

We have the tools you need
Reectors, umbrellas, softboxes, grids, spotlights, special effects, ring ashes, striplights the Profoto line of Light Shaping Tools offers everything you might possibly need.

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Robert Seale

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Acute2 Heads

Lamp heads for the AcuteB 600/600R
If you choose our most portable battery generator, you still have a wide choice of lamp heads, namely the entire Acute/D4 series plus the super lightweight AcuteB Head.

AcuteB Head

with disc reector Cat# 501-610
With our smallest battery pack, the AcuteB 600, there is also a special lamp head, the Profoto AcuteB Head, that, at a mere 1.55kg (3.4 lbs), gives you 600Ws ashes and an innovative modeling light, using a high-performance halogen lamp that, at 65W, gives you the brightness of 90W. For you, when combined with its fan-free cooling, this translates to longer lasting batteries.
The AcuteB Head includes: disc reector, ash tube, 65W halogen lamp, removable frosted glass cover, protective transportation cap and a 3m (10ft) lamp cable.

Acute/D4 Twin

Cat # 501-202
Much like the ProTwin, the Profoto Acute/D4 Twin doubles the performance of a normal head, resulting in either shorter ash duration when used with a single generator or faster recycling/higher power, when used with two generators. The Acute/D4 Twin can produce ashes up to 1200Ws when used with two AcuteB 600 generators (and up to 9600Ws with two Profoto D4 4800).
The Acute/D4 Twin includes: magnum reector, two ash tubes, 500W halogen lamp, removable frosted glass cover, protective transportation cap, stand adapter and a split, 4m (13ft) lamp cable.

Acute/D4 Ring

Cat# 501-203
The Acute/D4 Ring is a powerful ring ash capable of producing, for example, 16 ashes at 600Ws or 64 ashes at 150Ws per minute. Fits most cameras and lenses up to a diameter of 100 mm.

Dawid/Agent SKARP

The Acute/D4 Ring includes: circular ash tube, glass cover, camera adapter, stand adapter and a 4m (13ft) lamp cable.

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MONOLIGHTS AND GENERATORS
ComPact 300 ComPact Plus 600 (with or without radio) (with or without radio)

ComPact Plus 1200 (with or without radio)

Acute2 1200/2400

Acute2R 1200/2400
(with radio slave module)
AcuteB 600/AcuteB 600R (with or without radio)

StickLight Cat# 501-214

ProTungsten

Glass covers

AcuteB Head Cat# 501-610
Acute/D4 Head Cat# 501-210
Acute/D4 Twin Cat # 501-202
Narrow Beam Travel Reector Cat# 505-515
Narrow Beam Reector Cat# 505-505
TeleZoom Reector Cat# 505-514
Magnum Reector Cat# 505-504
Wide Zoom Reector Cat# 505-513
Standard Zoom Reector Cat# 505-503
Grid Reector Cat# 505-502
Disc Reector Cat# 505-501

LIGHT SHAPING TOOLS

7 (18cm) Grids 5 Cat# 505-Cat# 505-572

10 Grid Cat# 505-531

Pro Tube Cat# 505-532

Barn Doors Cat# 505-533

10 WideZoom grid Cat# 505-581
Filter Holder Cat# 505-522
Grid - and lter holder Cat# 505- 523

Barn Doors Cat# 505-521

Snoot Cat# 505-529
Cat# 505-degree Cat# 505-degree Cat# 505-degree
Cat# 505-foot, Cat# 505-foot, Cat# 505- foot
Diffusors available (-1/3 and 1 f-stop)
Striplight Cat# 501-211 S (2 ft) Cat# 501-212 Med.(4 ft) Cat# 501-213 Large (6 ft)
Softbox 1x3RF (30x90cm) Cat# 505-710
Softbox 1x4RF (30x120cm) Cat# 505-704
Softbox 1x6RF (30x180cm) Cat# 505-709
Softbox 2x2RF (60x60cm) Cat# 505-701

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Shaping System

D4 1200/2400/4800

(with or without radio)
Pro-B2 1200/1200R (with or without radio)

Pro-7b

Pro-7s 1200

Pro-7s 2400

Pro-7a 1200

Pro-7a 2400

Acute/D4 Ring Cat# 501-203

Pro-B Head Cat# 701-105

ProHead Cat# 701-110

ProTwin Cat# 701-111

ProRing / ProRing 2 Cat# 701-103 / 701-113

ProGlobe Cat# 505-508

Softlight Reector silver Cat# 505-506
Softlight Reector white Cat# 505-507

FresnelSpot Cat# 501-217

Barn Doors for FresnelSpot Cat# 506-741
PR Softlight Reector Cat# 505-511 PR Close-Up Reector Cat# 505-512 PR WideSoft Reector Cat# 505-516 Glass Disc Cat# 505-543
MultiSpot Cat # 501-215 Barn Doors Cat# 506-731 Clear Fresnel lens Cat# 506-732 Iris Diaphragm Cat# 506-mm Lens Cat# 506-733

Hardbox Cat# 505-720 ZoomSpot Cat# 501-216 Grid for softlight Reectors Cat# 505-541
Softgrids, masks, and diffusers available.
Silver Umbrella Cat# 505-605 Med Cat# 505-607 Large Translucent Umbrella Cat# 505-603 Small Cat# 505-604 Med
White Umbrella Cat# 505-601Small Cat# 505-602 Med Cat# 505-606 Large
Softbox 2x3RF (60x90cm) Cat# 505-702
Softbox 3x4RF (90x120cm) Cat# 505-703
Softbox 4x6RF (120x180cm) Cat# 505-708
Softbox 3Octa (90cm) Cat# 505-705
Softbox 5Octa (150cm) Cat# 505-706
Still Light XL 60x80cm (23.6x31.5) Cat# 501-218 Still Light XXL 80x120cm (31.5x47.2) Cat# 501-219 ProBox 20x30cm Cat# 505-510

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High-voltage power controlled by sophisticated electronics
Building a modern ash generator raises a lot of challenges. To start with, generators contain two separate technological systems. There are microprocessors and integrated circuits for control, external interfaces, and display. And there are also powerful high-voltage components that generate the actual ash. Not only do the two systems have to t in the same limited space, they must also cooperate perfectly without disturbing each other. If not, the 2/10 step adjustments and the Profoto 1/75 f-stop accuracy would not be possible. Finally, these two systems must interface a third one: the professional photographer. That means reducing all the complicated technology to a simple and rugged set of knobs, buttons, and outlets. In conclusion, all Profoto generators: produce the highest quality light with extreme accuracy, without being complicated to use are built using durable and nger-friendly materials have a carefully designed layout to make your daily work as easy as possible feature maximum security safety when it comes to high-voltage components and plugs give you visual, audible, and tactile feedback seeing, hearing, feeling

Profoto AcuteB 600

Technical data
Energy: 600Ws Energy control: Over a 7 f-stop range (down to 9Ws), in 2/10 step adjustments F-stop @ 2m: w/ Magnum 64.2 Recycling: 0.092.6 sec. Flash duration: 1/10001/6800 sec. Flash capacity: Up to 160 full power ashes per charge Modeling light: 65W(output is equiv. to 90w)cont. modeling light Battery: 12V 5Ah. Non spillable lead/acid battery Charging time: 5 hours (standard Profoto Charger 1A), 2.5 hours (Profoto Charger 2A) Auto dumping: Yes N of lamp outlets: 1 Sync socket: 1 Energy precision: 1/75 f-stop ash to ash Sync voltage: Compliant to ISO 10330 Standard Size: 19x19x13 cm (7.5x7.5x5 inches) including handle Weight: 4.9kg including battery (10.8 pounds) Other: Indicator for battery status for 1/1, 1/2 and 1/4 power; built-in photocell (with on/off switch);optional built-in radio with 32 channels/4 zones for remote operation

1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9: 10: 11: 12: 13: Lamp head socket Charge inlet Modeling light power onlet Sync socket Photo/IR-cell Slave on/off Ready lamp & test button Main power on/off Indicator for battery charge Modeling light control switch Energy control, ne adjustment 2/10 f-stop Energy control 2 f-stop Sound on/off

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Acute2 2400

Technical data Energy: 2400Ws Energy control: Over a 6 f-stop range (down to 75Ws) Energy distribution: Symmetric or asymmetric Recycling: 0.172.9 sec. (117V), 0.183.2 sec. (240V) Flash duration: 1/3201/1800 sec. Output @ 2m (100 ISO/21): Magnum Reector: f/128 Zoom Reector: f/64 Umbrella: f/32 Lamp head socket: 3 Sync socket: 1 Multivoltage: Yes (90130V, 180250V) Modeling light: Up to 500W per head Size: 30x19x13cm (11.75 x 7.5 x 5 inches) Weight: 6.1kg (13.4 pounds) Other: Built-in photocell (with on/off switch); optional built-in radio with 32 channels/4 zones for remote operation

Acute2 1200

Technical data Energy: 1200Ws Energy control: Over a 6 f-stop range (down to 37Ws) Energy distribution: Symmetric or asymmetric Recycling: 0.091.5 sec. (117V), 0.091.6 sec. (240V) Flash duration: 1/5601/3200 sec. Output @ 2m (100 ISO/21): Magnum Reector: f/90 Zoom Reector: f/45 Umbrella: f/22 Lamp head socket: 3 Sync socket: 1 Multivoltage: Yes (90130V, 180250V) Modeling light: Up to 500W per head Size: 22x19x13cm (8.7 x 7.5 x 5 inches) Weight: 4.1kg (9 pounds) Other: Built-in photocell (with on/off switch); optional built-in radio with 32 channels/4 zones for remote operation

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Power On/Off Modelling Light Dimmer for Group A Modelling Light Dimmer for Group B Modelling Light Control Max/Dim/Off Ready Lamp & Test Button Fast/Slow Recharging and Amp. draw Button Voltage Selector Mains Supply Mains Frequency Selector Sound Switch Slave (Photocell) Switch On/Off 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Photocell and IR A-Switch A+B/A<->B Switch B-switch Bracket Dial Sync Input Flash head socket (group A) Mains connection Flash head socket (group B) Flash head socket (group B)

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Usability
Flash equipment is a lot about technology photographers are not
Even though it takes advanced electronics to control a modern ash generator, there will be a human being operating the pack. There will be a hand of esh and blood turning the knobs, carrying the pack, and inserting the cables. And there might be eyes tired from many hours of shooting that are checking the dials.

Design matters

All in all, the exterior design is just as important as the interior electronics. If not more. Thats why Profoto has given the area a lot of attention, ever since we started out in the late 60s.
Durable outlets for your safety
Our lamp outlets combine ease of use with extreme durability and safety. Connection and locking of the plug requires very little force. Still, when fastened, you can literally use the cable for towing the generator (though its not advisable.). Connect or disconnect the plugs at anytime!

Simplicity is king

The main design principle at Profoto is simplicity. That goes hand in hand with durability like the metal and rubber clasp used to mount Light Shaping Tools. You immediately understand how it works and it virtually never breaks. Things just shouldnt be more complicated than necessary.

See it, hear it, feel it

For maximum usability, our equipment also gives you feedback for several senses. Look at a knob and see the current setting. Grab it and feel the notch. Turn it and you both feel and hear the clicks. So, even in tough, stressful environments you dont have to look twice at the generator. You just know. Rubber handles for easy handling
Your hands might be sweaty, dirty, or sticky. Still you can't drop the equipment, even when things are messy. Thats why we put sturdy, ergonomic rubber handles on top of our generators.
No-fuss knobs - for your ngers
The knobs on our generators are big and well-shaped, with a colored notch and large, indented figures. When turned theres a distinct clicking. Its just simple, sturdy, and easy to use.

Rikard Westman.

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Acute Accessories

Digital Wireless Freedom

(Optional)

Digital Wireless Freedom is a system of professional photographic products, which incorporate a compatible digital radio system that eliminates the need for a PC sync cable. Originally integrated in the Profoto Acute2R generator, digital wireless freedom is taken to a whole new level with the Pro-B2 and AcuteB. Full 32-channel/4-zone triggering offers photographers creativity and control with a new simplied interface. The Pro-B2 and AcuteB are available with a receiver capable of ring the pack under any condition. With an effective range of 100 m (330 ft), the digital radio system cannot be fooled by other strobes ring, shaded, darkened studios or blinded by bright lights. Furthermore, since it works on a radio frequency and not infrared, it works around corners and through walls. Digital reliability ensures your ash res every time.

Tough, roomy, and forgiving introducing the Profoto batteries
Were using the latest sealed lead/acid technology batteries, combining maximum capacity with fast recharging and, not least important, penalty-free partial charging. Because we understand you dont always have the time to fully charge or discharge a battery. Additional battery cassettes for rapid replacement ensure you are never out of power, no matter how far away from an outlet you are.
Running the modeling lamp via mains
The 85W adapter will let you use the modeling light directly via the mains power supply in the studio. This will allow you to work with continuous modeling light without using the energy from the battery.
Channel selection/features
There is a special dial for setting the rst 4 radio channels (Pro-B2) or a special learn mode to set the channels. It also offers additional features like precision delay, rear curtain synch, and multi-pops. On top, radio slaves are faster than most IR transmitters important when working with a fast recycling generator like Pro-B2. Fully compatible with all 32 channels used by Pocket Wizard, the new Pro-B2 and AcuteB can be red using any model PocketWizard transmitter or transceiver. You can also use the Sekonic L-358, L-608 or L-558 light meters, with the Pocket Wizard transmitter enabled, to re the generator. Available in two versions for Europe (433 MHz) and other markets (344 MHz).
Charging the AcuteB 600/600R
The Charger 1A (included with all AcuteB 600/600R generators) can recharge an empty battery in 5 h. The Charger 2A is twice as fast.

AcuteB 600 Kit Bag

Cat# 501-903
A rugged, nylon bag for an AcuteB 600/600R with lamp head and an extra battery cassette. With shoulder strap and handle.
Nelly by Timothy White 2006

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Profoto The Light Shaping Company
For over three decades, professional photographers all over the world have come to value Profotos expertise in lighting. Profotos extensive range of Light Shaping Tools offers photographers countless possibilities for creating, regulating, and adjusting their own light. Profoto is also the world leader in rental equipment. Profotos professional products can be purchased or rented at professional photo shops, rental studios and rental shops everywhere, from Paris, London and Milan to New York City, Shanghai, Tokyo and Cape Town. Most of the worlds top photographers have chosen to work with products from Profoto, whether they're using flash or continuous light. Some photographers even claim they can tell from seeing a picture only if Profoto equipment has been used. If you want to know why, start by looking into this brochure. In here, we've gathered everything that makes Profoto and our products special. If you would like more detailed information, dont hesitate to contact us.

334063/ Technical data and product descriptions are subject to change. 2006. Product Photos: Gert Jansson. Printed in Sweden by Jernstrm Offset. fjellis.com.

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