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Light is the essence of the image because without light, there is no image. The Profoto product you hold in your hand is the result of over half a century of experience and expertise. It has been meticulously designed not just to deliver light – but to deliver great light. Light that’s natural and beautiful.
Make sure that Profoto Safety Instructions is always accompanied the equipment! Profoto products are intended for indoor conditions use. Do not place or use the equipment where it can be exposed to moisture, extreme electromagnetic fields, or in areas with flammable gases or dust! Do not expose the equipment to dripping or splashing.
Table of Contents General safety instructions ..................4 Getting started ......................6 How to operate Profoto C1 ..............7 Profoto app ....................10 Technical data ......................11 Warranty ........................14 Regulatory information ....................15 www.profoto.com...
Getting started Profoto C1 is a smartphone studio light. Together with the Profoto app, it enables you to create amazing images anytime, anywhere. To get started, download the Profoto app where you usually find apps, and sign up to MyProfoto and register your product. Then you are ready to get creative, shape light and tell amazing stories through your images.
How to operate Profoto C1 To turn on your Profoto C1, press and hold the capture button [2] until the status indicator [1] lights up. 2. To connect Profoto C1 to the Profoto app, do the following: a. Start the Profoto app on your smartphone.
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4. Press the capture button [2] to turn on continuous light if the Profoto app and Profoto C1 are not connected. 5. To turn off your Profoto C1, press and hold the capture button for two seconds [2]. 6. To charge the battery, connect a charger to the USB-C port [3].
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Status indicator Blue Connecting to the Profoto app via Bluetooth. Blinking: Bluetooth connection has ended. White Ready for operation. Green Battery is charged. Yellow Low battery/Battery is charging. Critically low battery. www.profoto.com...
Watch tutorials to get inspiration and learn techniques to take your image creation to the next level. • Easy updates Always have the latest Profoto C1 firmware updates available at your fingertips. The Profoto app is compatible with Apple iPhone 7 and later. www.profoto.com...
Flash recycle time 0,5 s at full power Continuous light Max output 280 lm Max illuminance @ 1m 140 lx Color temperature range Adjustable 3000K – 6500K (±200K) Continuous light CRI (Color 90 – 98 rendering index) www.profoto.com...
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Typically more than 2000 full power flashes or more than 30 minutes max continuous light. Battery charging time (fast charge 800mA) Connectivity Profoto app Yes, via Bluetooth Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Frequency Band 2.4 GHz (2404 to 2479.3 MHz) No. of frequency channels...
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Miscellaneous Firmware update Via Profoto app Measurements Diameter 74 mm Height 49 mm Weight 120 g All technical data are to be considered as nominal and Profoto reserves the right make changes without further notice. www.profoto.com...
SRD (Short Range Devices). This band may be used in most parts of the world. Regional restrictions may apply. Note: Refer to national regulations for the region where the Profoto C1 shall be operated and make sure that they are followed. EU Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Profoto AB declares that the radio equipment type Profoto C1 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference and, 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. www.profoto.com...
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FCC Radio Frequency Exposure WARNING: The Profoto C1 device radiates radio frequency energy at a level below the United States FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
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Industry Canada technical specifications were met. The Profoto C1 device complies with the IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. For hand held operation, this device has been tested and meets IC RF exposure limits when the device is positioned a minimum of 1.0...
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Profoto AB Transmitter / Receiver MODEL: Profoto C1 PRODUCT NO: PCA1455-0000 FCC ID: QOQBGM12LMA IC: 5123A-BGM12LMA Designed in Sweden. Manufactured in Thailand. www.profoto.com...
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2.4 GHz Wide Band Low Power Data Communication 上記のとおり、 電波法第 38条の 24第 1項の規定に基づく認証を行 ったも のであることを証する This is to certify that the above-mentioned certification by type has been granted in accordance with the provisions of Article 38-24, Paragraph 1 of the Radio Law. R209-J00226 www.profoto.com...
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South Korea 해당 무선설비는 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없음. Taiwan 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機, 非經許可, 公司、 商號或使用 者均不得擅自變更頻率、 加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信; 經發 現有干擾現象時, 應立即停用, 並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信, 指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻電 機須忍受合法通信或工業、 科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之 干擾。 www.profoto.com...
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The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Profoto is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. www.profoto.com...
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Technical data and product information are subject to change without notice. January 2019. Profoto AB Sweden +46 (0) 8 447 53 00 info@profoto.com www.profoto.com...
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