Profoto 330513 Acute2 Ring (Black)

by Profoto

• Maximum Watt/Seconds: 9600 w/s per minute
• Cable Length: 12' (3.5M)
• User Replaceable Flashtube: No
• Changeable Reflector:Optional Add-On Reflectors available
• Protective Glass Dome

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 12 x 12 inches ; 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 21 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002LTDRBC
• Item model number: 330513
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 25, 2009

Product Description

Popular with fashion photographers for freely positioned, direct, and detailed light without harshness. Excellent for small interiors, or table top applications. The ringflash fits all Acute power packs, and is an entirely moblile source of light. The adjustable tripod mount bracket and wide interior (100mm diameter) allows for fitting all types of cameras and lenses in many formats.Optional Softlight Reflector increases the size of the light source, with fewer sharp shadows. Optional Close-Up Reflector focuses the light source 20-Inch (50 cm) in front of the camera lens. With smaller objects, the effect is completely shadow free.Maximum firing rate is 9600 w/s per minute, equal to 4 flashes per minute at 2400 w/s, 8 flashes at 1200, 16 at 600, 32 at 300, or 64 flashes per minute at 150 w/s. A power supply for this flash head is required. Compact Design Features a 100 mm center opening and it mounts around the camera lens. A protective glass cover for the flashtube is built on for an added margin of safety. Easy to Control Comes with an adjustable camera mount. All Profoto heads are supplied with a 5/8-Inch stand adapter to mount the units onto any standard light stand. Removeable Reflector Two optional reflectors made for the ringflash: a soft reflector which is perfect for shadowless lighting, and a close-up reflector suitable for macro photography. Long-Reaching Cable Resists twisting, trampling and cracking. Extension cables are available for light heads placed at longer distances from the power pack.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Misfires a lot. June 27, 2012

By Fidel A. Fernandez

First, I didn't buy it from Amazon, I use a local store (big mistake)

I bought it in local Houston camera and tried there once. It fired.
CAme home and tried, What??? no flash.

I panicked and try the test button and fired again , tried with the camera and didn't fire, tried the test button several times no luck until I press like 10 times.

Well that is the story in a nutshell, it misfires all over. The best light I have own, but It doesn't work all the time.

Several entries in internet about the same problem.

Buy from a reputable dealer as Amazon or other, because you will have to return it until you get a good one.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic light, very versatile June 24, 2012

By Olivia Stull

Amazon Verified Purchase

I use this along with the Profoto Acute 2r 2400 box and typically one (sometimes two) 2-D4 flash head(s) and it works fantastically! Excellent for macro/micro product photography as well as portraits. Definitely powerful enough to be used as a key light. Tripod and camera attachments make this flash very versatile, although it is a bit heavy when attached to the front of a camera (currently use Nikon D3 ~ 5.5 lbs + weight of light = not fun to drop on your face). The only thing I wish for is a less powerful version of this flash that I can power from my hotshoe so I could take it everywhere!!