Category : Profoto | Capture Integration

Profoto: New OCF Beauty Dishes & Gels

Posted on 2016/03/08 1:34 PM by Sam Evans

Profoto is excited to announce two additions to their popular Off-Camera Flash System. Collapsible/Portable OCF Beauty Dishes in White and Silver Easy-to-use OCF Gels With the new Light Shaping Tools, Profoto makes the Off-Camera Flash System an even more attractive and complete lighting solution for the on-location photographer. A solution that is unique in the marketplace. OCF Beauty Dishes OCF Beauty Dishes The OCF Beauty Dishes are a collapsible, portable … Read More →

Quick Tips: How to Upgrade your Profoto B1

Posted on 2015/12/08 12:00 PM by Chris Valites

Prior to connecting your flash to your computer to update your Profoto B1 AirTTL 500, Profoto’s instructions are to attach the battery, turn the flash on, turn it off again, and then hold down the TEST button for one minute. In testing here at Capture Integration, we have found that this is not a long enough time to prime the flash to receive updates. While you will not damage your flash or your computer … Read More →

Flash Duration vs Sync Speed vs Triggering Method

Posted on 2015/05/27 1:00 PM by Chris Valites

In one of our previous posts, we had discussed the ins and outs of syncing your medium format camera beyond your camera’s focal shutter sync limit. While most dSLRs are limited to 1/250th (or lower,) most medium format cameras are able to take advantage of leaf shutter designs to allow you to a much higher level. Why would you want to do this? A few reasons: You want to bring … Read More →

Profoto Studio 3.0.6

Posted on 2015/04/02 2:24 PM by Chris Valites

New versions of Profoto Studio, Profoto’s computerized studio management software, will be released on April 8th, but you can download it here today! Read on for more details about the update: With a USB cable or the Profoto Air USB dongle (REVA2 or later,) you can control your Profoto lighting setup from your computer, and using the Profoto Studio Plug-In for Capture One, you can do it right from the same software you … Read More →

Introducing the new Profoto B2 250 AirTTL

Posted on 2015/03/02 8:00 AM by Chris Valites

Profoto has unveiled the Profoto B2, a new flash that combines the HSS and TTL capabilities of the Profoto B1 into a more compact package; making it perfect for the wedding shooter, or editorial photographer on the go. With its own dedicated accessories, Profoto is aiming to make a complete lineup of lightweight and smaller gear aimed at the traveling photographer. Capture Integration was able to get hands on … Read More →

Profoto B1 Firmware Notice

Posted on 2015/01/29 9:12 AM by Chris Valites

We have noticed a glitch in the Profoto B1 firmware when it has been upgraded for the TTL High Speed Sync using the C6 firmware upgrade available on Profoto’s website. When the B1’s batteries have been fully charged to 100%, the the indicator on the back of the flash itself will only read 2/3s full. Despite what the back of the flash says, the amount displayed when pressing the button … Read More →

High Speed Sync for Profoto B1

Posted on 2014/12/15 7:00 AM by Rob Baker

Profoto B1 Off-Camera Flash can now perform in High Speed Sync On Monday December 15 Profoto will launch HSS (High Speed Sync) for the B1 Off-Camera Flash . Profoto HSS will work for both Canon and Nikon and has been tested for all common camera models. Profoto is true HSS meaning it gives you a perfectly even exposure thanks to a technique using pulsing flash, unlike most other solutions for … Read More →

Profoto B1 with TTL for Nikon Shooters

Posted on 2014/08/12 3:30 PM by Rob Baker

Profoto Air Remote TTL-N for B1 Air (Nikon i-TTL)

Now available for pre-order Profoto has announced that the Air Remote TTL-N will be available beginning September 15. Profoto has also indicated that there is development in a future firmware upgrade that addresses high-speed sync on the B1. Profoto Air Remote TTL-N for B1 Air | $395 8 Channels, 3 Groups Full i-TTL Control First and Rear Curtain Sync Modeling Light Control 330 – 1,000′ Range Mini-USB for Firmware Updates +/- … Read More →

Top 10 things to know about the Profoto B1

Posted on 2014/06/25 2:50 PM by Rob Baker

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Profoto’s new B1 is arguably the most exciting and successful product release from the company in recent years. Profoto has taken the strong features from the popular D1 series, and advanced to the next step with the wireless B1. The B1 brings so many unique values to the table that it’s not surprising it’s being coined a game changer for professionals and hobbyists alike. If you are a location, lifestyle, … Read More →

Brock Yates’ One Lap of America with the Profoto B1

Posted on 2014/06/13 12:00 PM by Rob Baker

Brock Yates’ One Lap of America with the Profoto B1 I have been an automotive track and studio photographer for the last 20 plus years.The trip is a weeklong, 3,400 mile trek around the country in the Brock Yates’ One Lap of America. This annual event, my 12thyear covering it, is the original, updated version of the Cannonball Run. Today’s event involves driving from racetrack to racetrack with competitive driving … Read More →