The Profoto B30 is a compact, battery-powered 500Ws monolight. It is the successor of the popular B10X Plus and stronger than the B20. Key features include:
500Ws, 11-stop power range
Bi-color, 1700 lux modeling LED
Built-in AirX connectivity and sync port
Boost/freeze mode with 0.01-1.2 sec recycling
You can use any radio trigger that can connect to a flash using a 3.5mm cable, which is standard for most triggers.
You can get up to 220 max-power flash pops on one charge, or up to 50 minutes of LED. It takes approximately 90 minutes to charge to 100%.
This flash head uses the Profoto OCF line, which includes over 120 light-shaping tools from Profoto. You can also use other brands’ modifiers with a Profoto OCF speedring adapter. Additionally, an umbrella mount is integrated into the stand adapter (shaft must be between 7-8mm).
The stand adapter is removable but you won’t be able to use a different one. The connector is unique to Profoto.
| Brand | Profoto |
| Color Temperature | Bi-Color |
| Dimensions | 10 × 4.3 × 4.3″ (L x W x H) |
| Fan Cooled | Yes |
| Fixture Mount Type | 5/8 Receiver and 1/4-20 |
| Item Type | Lighting |
| Light Kit Size | 1-Light Kit |
| Lighting Type | Studio Flash |
| Brand | Profoto |
| Color Temperature | Bi-Color |
| Dimensions | 10 × 4.3 × 4.3″ (L x W x H) |
| Fan Cooled | Yes |
| Fixture Mount Type | 5/8 Receiver and 1/4-20 |
| Item Type | Lighting |
| Light Kit Size | 1-Light Kit |
| Lighting Type | Studio Flash |