The New Profoto B20 & B30 Monolights
NEW B20 & B30 Monolight
The New Profoto B20 and B30 40W moonlights were designed for photographers who demand reliability in any environment. They boast an 11-stop power range, user-replaceable flash tubes, and, compared to the B10X, 50% more output on their bi-color LED, as well as 13% faster recycling time.
Key Features:
- Compact, robust and lightweight.
- Profoto 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.
- AirX built-in.
Unmatched portability
The Profoto B20 and B30 evolved from the groundbreaking B10-series, redefining what’s possible in portable battery-powered lighting. The B20 and B30 deliver an industry-leading power-to-size ratio, giving you full performance without compromise. The B30 packs 500Ws of power into a 4 lb head, and the B20, 250Ws in a 3.3 lb head. Say goodbye to choosing between power and portability—now you get both.
Built to perform
Flawless reliability, shoot after shoot. The B20 and B30 are crafted for exceptional durability and consistent performance, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted shooting in any environment. As with all Profoto products, these lights are engineered with premium components and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring unmatched reliability and consistent color accuracy. With unrivaled reliability, speed, and precision, these flashes are built to work as hard as photographers do.
Profoto B30 Specifications
| Technical specifications B30 | |
|---|---|
| Product | B30 |
| Regulatory model | PCA1609 |
| 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° |
| 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° |
| 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) |
| Sync | 1 x 3.5 mm socket (mini-phone) |
| Other | USB-C service port |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
Profoto B20 Specifications
| Technical specifications B20 | |
|---|---|
| Product | B20 |
| Regulatory model | PCA1608 |
| Max energy | 250 Ws |
| Energy range | 11 f-stops (0.25-250 Ws) |
| Energy control increments | 0.1 f-stops (0.1-10) |
| Recycling time | Eco mode: 0.01-1.1 s Boost/Freeze mode: 0.01-1.2 s |
| Energy stability | <0.1 f-stop at energy 5.0-10 <0.2 f-stop at energy 0.1-4.9 |
| Flash modes | Eco (Normal), Boost and Freeze |
| Flash duration t0.1 | Eco mode: 1/500 s (10) – 1/10800 s (0.1) Boost mode: 1/500 s (10) – 1/10300 s (0.1) Freeze mode: 1/500 s (10) – 1/11700 s (0.1) |
| Flash duration t0.5 | Eco mode: 1/1500 s (10) – 1/14500 s (0.1) Boost mode: 1/1500 s (10) – 1/15200 s (0.1) Freeze mode: 1/1500 s (10) – 1/38100 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: 11 7/10 OCF Magnum: 22 3/10 Magnum: 22 9/10 |
| Beam angle | 66° |
| Field angle | 111° |
| 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° |
| 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) |
| Sync | 1 x 3.5 mm socket (mini-phone) |
| Other | USB-C service port |
| Power supply | Profoto Li-Ion battery 4S1P |
| Mains fuse requirement | N/A |
| Battery capacity | 43,2Wh up to 400 full power flashes up to 50 minutes full continuous light |
| Battery charger | Profoto battery charger 3A |
| Battery charging time | < 90 minutes |
| 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 |
| Width | 11 cm / 4.3 in |
| Length | 21,0 cm / 8.27 in |
| Height | 16 cm / 6.3 in with stand adapter 11 cm / 4.3 in without stand adapter |
| Weight | 1,9 kg / 4.3 lb with battery and stand adapter 1.5 kg / 3.3 lb without battery and stand adapter Optional handle is sold separately. The handle weight is 104 grams (3.7 oz) |
Light Shaper Compatibility & Accessories
Light Shaper Compatibility
The Profoto B20 & B30 are compatible with all 100mm Profoto light shapers, including larger and heavier LSTs such as the RFi 4×6’ softbox. The B20 & B30 are flat-fronted lights, meaning that light shapers designed to be optimized for protruding heads are not recommended.
Available accessories & replacement parts
- OCF Handle (101079)
- OCF Stand Adapter (101080)
- OCF Case (330235)
- Glass dome for flat front monolights (101561, 101562, 101563)
- Protective Cap (100700)
- OCF Battery (4S1P) (100440)
- Battery Charger 3A (100441)
- Power Cable C7 Long (102561-102565)
- OCF Flashtube (331540)
- Glass Plate for Flat Front (331524-331527)
- OCF Stand Bracket (101078)
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