Select Freeze/Normal Mode; Set Light Output (Energy) - Profoto B1 500 AirTTL User Manual

Select Freeze/Normal mode

The B1 unit can operate in two modes to maximize the versatility in different shooting
situations.
• Normal mode: Optimized color temperature stability over the entire energy range. Best
option for most types of shots.
• Freeze mode: Optimized for shortest flash duration. Best option for shots where the flash
is used to freeze fast action.
Switch between Freeze/Normal mode by pressing and holding the ENERGY/SETTINGS dial
[16] and then shortly pressing the TEST button [15]. When Freeze mode is selected, the
10 Freeze mode indicator [24] is shown on the Display [13].
See below overview of flash duration in Freeze vs. Normal mode.

Set light output (Energy)

The light output of the flash light is shown on the Display [13] in a relative f-stop scale. The
maximum energy (500Ws) is shown as 10.
Use the ENERGY/SETTINGS dial [16] to change the energy level of the flash light:
• Turn the ENERGY/SETTINGS dial [16] to change the energy level in 1/10 f-stop increments.
• Press and turn the ENERGY/SETTINGS dial [16] to change the energy level in 1 f-stop increments.
The TEST button [15] is illuminated when the unit is fully charged and ready to flash.
Press the TEST button [15] to release a test flash.
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