Profoto B10

[lx1713]

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Checks all my boxes except for Leica TTL but I'm pretty comfortable with manual flash. Great thing is it's also designed for video.

 

https://profoto.com/int/products/lights/off-camera-flashes/profoto-b10

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[Gobert]

I’ve seen the same. No Leica TTL, no High Speed. It’s a pity that we have to do it with some Chinese rambam.

[hhn360]

Checks all my boxes except for Leica TTL but I'm pretty comfortable with manual flash. Great thing is it's also designed for video.

 

https://profoto.com/int/products/lights/off-camera-flashes/profoto-b10

 

That's the biggest issue with Leica for me.  I under-utilize my Leica SL because it has no HSS capabilities with Profoto.  Manual is perfectly okay (I don't use TTL anyways), but often times using faster shutter speed than 1/250 is absolutely necessary and it makes the Leica system not useful. 

 

I am a big Profoto fan and use the D1 & D2 in my studio and in the field use the B1X and B2 (though not as much anymore).  I pre-ordered the B10 as a replacement for the B2, when I don't need the 500 w/s of the B1X.  

[sillbeers15]

For HSS application,

If the new firmware for Nissin MG10 (165ws) flash does allow TTL & HSS Wireless application through SF C1.

If you still need more HSS power, the new Maggrip combined two MG10 side by side for 330Ws output.

[lx1713]

... when I don't need the 500 w/s of the B1X.  

 

 Likewise. 

 

I actually have very little need for 500 w/s most times these days. I just rent when I need AC power and just pull out my old AcuteB. Things has been going compact and mobile (without wires) for a long time for me. The added variable colour temp LEDs are going to be great for video (what I find myself doing anyway). I find myself doing more of video these days.