Just Announced: Profoto A2 and Godox R200 Ring Flash Head and New Godox Firmware Updates

New Gear

Some news on the flash front. We got two new items, the Profoto A2 and the Godox R200 ring flash head.

First Looks:

  • BH Explora – The Profoto A2: Studio Lighting in the Palm of your Hand

New Firmware

We also have new firmware for the Godox AD200 and the Godox AD200Pro.

  • Godox AD200 Firmware v2.4 – download here
    Remark
    Before updating this firmware version, please make sure that your gear has download the G2 firmware launcher installer.
    Updated Contents
    To add compatibility with R200 ring flash light head.
  • AD200Pro(for Version A) Firmware V1.4 – download here
    Remark
    Before updating this firmware version, please make sure that your gear has download the G3 firmware launcher installer.
    Updated Contents
    To add compatibility with R200 ring flash light head.
    （Please check out if there is a sticker “Version A” on the light fixture, and then choose the corresponding firmware to upgrade.）

New Profoto Connect Pro for Fujifilm

The new Profoto Connect Pro for Fujifilm X has just been announced and is available here.

Key Features

  • Manual & TTL Control of AirX Flashes
  • Compatible with FUJIFILM TTL
  • Large and Intuitive Displays
  • 330′ TTL and HSS Control Range
  • 100 Channels in 6 Groups
  • Supported Apps for Bluetooth Devices

You can get it at:

Profoto Pro-11 2400 AirTTL Announced

The Profoto Pro-11 has just been announced and can now be pre-ordered at BHphoto here and Adorama here.

You can get the full overview here.

Impressive specs, but not a bargain. ;)

Key Features

  • 2400Ws from 2 Outlets, 11 Stop Range
  • Smartphone Connectivity, HSS
  • Smartphone Wireless Control and Updates
  • Optional Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji Remotes
  • Flash Durations as Short as 1/80,000 sec
  • Recycling: 0.02-0.7 sec
  • Uses Modeling Lamps up to 500W
  • AirTTL Integrated with B1, B2, and D2

Profoto Pro-11 Overview and Hands-On Review

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Profoto A10 Announced

The Profoto A10 has just been announced. You can get it at BHphoto, AmazonUS and Adorama.

Here are the main specs:

  • Built-In AirTTL, Use On or Off Camera
  • Fast Full-Power Recycling: 1 sec
  • Upgraded Battery: 450 Full-Power Flashes
  • Sync A10 Flash with iPhone Camera
  • High-Speed Sync, LED Modeling Light
  • 9-Stop Power Range, 76Ws Output
  • Weighs 1.2 lb Including Battery
  • Optional Wireless TTL with Air Remote
  • Includes Bounce Card, Dome Diffuser
  • A10 Bag with Shoulder Strap

Profoto B10 Plus Released

Profoto B10 Plus

The Profoto B10 Plus has just been released.

The Profoto B10 Plus is twice as powerful than the Profoto B10 (250 Ws vs 500 Ws).

You can read the full overview at Explora here.

Product Highlights

  • 500Ws, 10-Stop Power Range
  • Length: 9.3″, Diameter: 3.9″
  • Li-Ion Battery: 200 Full-Power Flashes
  • Full TTL Auto Exposure Control Plus HSS
  • 0.05-2.5 Second Recycling
  • t0.5 Freeze Mode: 1/50,000 sec Duration
  • 3000-6500 LED Modeling Lamp, CRI 90-96
  • 330′ Wireless Triggering with Air TTL
  • Smartphone Connectivity with Profoto App

The Profoto B10 plus is going to compete with the much more affordable Godox AD400 Pro.



Profoto A1 vs Godox V1: Serious Troubles for Profoto?

Profoto A1 vs Godox V1

Robert Hall compared the Profoto A1 with the Godox V1 (video above):

Given pricing and performance, it looks like the only real reason to buy the Profoto, is if you already bought into the Profoto system.

On the long run, though, I don’t think Profoto can compete with gear that costs 4 times the Godox pricing, since the higher price is not justified by a better performance and not even build quality.

Profoto has a terrific competitor now, and they will have to substantially lower their prices, or customers will run to Godox.

Here are Robert’s findings:

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New Profoto Connect Wireless Transmitter Announced

Profoto Connect

Profoto just announced their new Profoto Connect Wireless Transmitter, which will be available for several systems, including the following Fujifilm cameras: GFX 50S, X-T2, X-T20,, X-Pro2, X100F, X-H1, X-E3, X-T3 and GFX 50R.

You can check pricing and availability at BHphoto here.

Product Highlights

  • Frequency: 2.4 GHz
  • Operating Range: 330-1000′
  • 8 Channels
  • Settings: Auto, Manual & Off
  • Slides into FUJIFILM Hot Shoe
  • Built-In, Rechargeable LiPo Battery
  • Control Lights via Profoto App
  • 30-Hour Battery Life
  • Turns Off after 60 Minutes of Inactivity

For the official product page check out profoto here.

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