How To Use a Profoto Flash With an iPhone.

[@FStoppers]

View all the photos here: fstoppers.com/apps/will-camera-flash-make-iphone-professional-camera-514314 Gear in this video: Profoto B10 & AirX bit.ly/Fstoppers-ProfotoAirX Profoto Camera App bit.ly/Fstoppers-ProfotoCamera Profoto Softbox 3’ Octa bit.ly/Fstoppers-3ftOcta Model - Mya Puryear: instagram.com/missmyarose/?hl=en

[@keyu6215]

Flexibility is very important to me. Thing happen that professional photographers should be able to adapt to. I like the idea of being able to use a premium phone with a premium light once ametuers see the price of the B10 I am almost positive they will close the page, in most cases anyway.... Additionally for run and gun shooters having a minimalist kit for shooting content for maybe your instagram, this works great. I would personally rather have a full frame camera with lens options, but I would definitely like to have this as an option! Wonder what it looks like in the studio🤔?

[@forgewire]

Fstoppers show raws , clown

[@chiranjeevievents267]

How to connect flash for iPhone

[@bluejoker150683]

Why not frame her between the two windows iso of just orange wall

[@DavidJosephPhoto]

Can you use 2 lights?

[@pilzj3263]

The model Maya is so gorgeous and graceful!

[@guise7359]

Can we talk about how beautiful the model is?🥰

[@MrSavedByGrace05]

Crazy gorgeous

[@itsMido2]

And she seems like a very nice person too 😍

[@ernzi]

Oh yes, she's really beautiful. Can't keep eyes off her. She seems to have a very pleasant personality as well, bubbly at times.

[@Sport4Life]

Jaw droppingly stunning

[@kellyjamescannon]

She's so classic and elegant

[@scottrogers2831]

A turning point in photography. I hear the arguments, but they don’t defer me from being interested. This is the beginning of greater flexibility. A shutterless camera with the ability to synchronize strobe at all speeds. Another tool added with fewer limitations. I feel good about where this is headed.

[@fyrTV]

Cool except I don't have $3.4k for a light kit

[@joashmanning]

give it a few months. godox will be out with their version of it.

[@Valuiskihh]

I tried to use White or silver big reflector. Somehow it works and costs only about 20€

[@vikmanphotography7984]

@@joashmanning godox already has a version.

[@JohnRicard]

While Profoto gear is indeed expensive, the price of one B10 unit ($1,600) is not out of line with what a photographer would have paid for his iPhone 11 Pro Max ($1,000-$1,500 depending on storage).

[@MattWey123]

@@joashmanning It's not a Fstoppers video if the equipment does not cost month/few months of salary :D But hey, the technology is here so it's matter of time when we some cheaper alternatives.

[@peterwilliams3246]

Every photographer should watch this. It’s not the camera (it’s not even a camera) it’s capturing beauty and what a beauty to capture!

[@THSimagery]

I’m glad they used a brown skin model. Exposing for the sky and dress is one thing, but adding the contrast in the dress against darker skin required more attention. Good job!

[@FartSquirel]

it doesn't, and you are a racist, but you don't know it yet.

[@chcomes]

What I cannot believe is the incredibly high noise at ISO32...

[@mehrdadhaghighi5140]

Christian Comes the sensor is tiny...still, I get your point. Imagine having the option of having a native ISO of 32 on a full frame. That would be amazing :)

[@WhittyPics]

TINY sensor

[@chcomes]

@@WhittyPics sure, it is 9x smaller than MFT, so about 3 stops, it should be ISO 32 Iphone = ISO 288 in MFT, and my friend, that picture at 11:17 has TERRIBLE noise vs. MFT ISO 320. So I think that there must be some Apple "magic" shadow recovery or whatever that is making things worse than they need to be

[@JairajSinghPatil]

ISO 32 wasn't the setting for the evening shot, was it?

[@chcomes]

Jairaj Patil i thoughy yes, but i could be wrong

[@jscottbradshaw]

Add lightroom mobile and you can make adjustments on the spot AND sync it to the Adobe cloud instantly!

[@JohnRicard]

You can just have the iPhone automatically sync everything your shoot to iCloud. No need for Lightroom. If you’re sharing your photo stream in the Apple ecosystem, you could have an assistant anywhere in the world instantly accessing and downloading the images and processing them in any program he/she wishes.

[@jscottbradshaw]

@@JohnRicard That requires an iphone, and icloud does not upload full resolution or RAW does it? I have a Samsung S20. With Adobe CC, it can be ANY device that your camera can wifi or Bluetooth to. And then, your assistant, anywhere in the world, can still have access to RAW files

[@JohnRicard]

@@jscottbradshaw Believe it or not, iCloud does actually upload the RAW file.

[@creative.lights]

The energy from that beautiful model is intoxicating. That’s the type of model most photographers love working with.

[@edclevel402]

"Hey, I brought my $3,400 light kit, but - oops! - I forgot my camera. No problem, got my phone right here..."

[@timelesscreations777]

Hahahahahaa....I know right

[@aaronjonellhall1937]

This kinda happened to me. My camera died at the last 10 minutes of the shoot. My mistake. Used my godox lights with their phone. They were amazed!!!

[@morimetz]

Don't get me wrong, this is really cool. I just can't see this being useful in the real world outside of KZbin Showcase ever. People who don't have a professional camera won't buy professional strobes and use them with their phones and professionall photographers who own strobes like this will not use their phone instead of their pro camera. The only use case I see is like behind the scenes social media type content, because you save one step of sending photos from the camera to the phone (but I think I would still rather use the camera shots).

[@thatcherfreeman]

I guess it could be useful if you showed up to a shoot and forgot your camera's memory cards or batteries

[@schifferfoto8659]

@@thatcherfreeman, true - but in that case I would really have to reconsider my choice of profession - and most probably I'd die from embarassement before I'd take the first shot. It still hurts my brain to think I would take bridal pictures with anything else but the best camera at hand - not only for flash sync reasons, but also obviously because of dof concerns - I know, phones can simulate aperture digitally, but I rather buy a nice new lens than an iPhone for my professional needs. Phone pics are reserved for those moments when I really did not bring anything else...

[@JanThomasPettersen]

And I think the surprise would be HOW big business this "The only use case I see is like behind the scenes social media type content" will be. ;-)

[@ayayoutuber]

@@JanThomasPettersen even social media youtubers don't do their video with a phone... at least not the high traffic ones.

[@morimetz]

@@ayayoutuber ...also strobes do not help you, even if you do video with your phone 😅

[@fodsonmedia]

Wow that's pretty awesome guys! Also, hands down best model I've seen on your channel so far; so happy and enthusiastic, rather than looking bored like they wanna get the hell outta there asap 😂 Love it!

[@talhashah]

What a fantastic shot at 8:44. I will only buy a flash for my phone if I can keep it in my pocket just like my phone, but this is certainly a step in the right direction. What I love about Fstoppers is that you get to learn a lot from their videos. Great work guys. 12:49 - LOL at arms gestures while model was trying to view the shot on the phone.

[@charlesduzzie9811]

Profoto C1 .....

[@ImagesByLyricsPhotography]

I said this a year ago that they were going to make our strobes work with our cell phones this is awesome

[@AmazingKevinWClark]

Lol yeah Bluetooth and WiFi has been around for a long time now, really feel like this should of happened a long time ago along with Bluetooth on tv's so you can sync your phone or headphones to it so you don't disturb people at night.

[@ArminHirmer]

other reviewers said that it is actually not the strobe, it is short burst of the LED? is that so?

[@dushyantrathod]

this app didnt support after iphone 11 and later models.. so disappointed godox .. please elt me know whe n theres update ..

[@DynamicRockers]

Those photos look awesome and the bride is beautiful! No need for a 100Mpixel picture for instagram with that technology. Thanks for the video Fstoppers

[@FelixCervantes]

Fstoppers original videos are the best. Awesome work Patrick.

[@Alb4418]

If you can carry all that probe, you can carry a dslr and have much better images

[@Boz1211111]

exactly what i thought

[@bluejoker150683]

Indeed. This would be useful as a backup though

[@Kudzu702]

Unconventional but would be kinda cool to be able to like airdrop some photos to the client immediately on site and then get them the edited/color graded/printed photos later

[@denizkendirci]

it's all good as a test to show the potential for future products but, in practicality, if i can carry a flash that big, then i can also carry a camera with interchangable lenses.

[@Northern_Visions]

I’ve been working with just my iPhone and m6 markII and most of my shots look just like they would come out of the camera ! Impressive and btw beautiful shots ! She’s gorgeous

[@AlEbnereza]

Ah, so it’s through the Profoto app. Which I’m assuming can’t do Portrait mode? And does the app support raw? I’d hope so.

[@rodneyturnerphoto]

It can do raw and jpeg. I’m not sure on Portrait mode since it’s through Profoto app. I have an iPhone 7. Can test that feature.

[@brandonmcmillan9641]

A lot of photographers are pissed off at this technology. I say this is awesome. I definitely see other companies create strobes to sync with cell phones

[@farreach84]

Seeing how Godox's attempt with A1 and the app just wasn't working after iOS update. it only raises the question, how much of the flash manufacturers will go on to keeping the app functioning condition? and will they come out with one time purchase app? or monthly occurring in-app purchase to keep the develop cost covered??

[@vikmanphotography7984]

If I need to carry a strobe, I'm going to be carrying a good camera already.

[@ouajbir]

Thank you :) I was going to comment that.

[@batmandalorian5504]

exactly

[@blunterwun]

It’s a10 compatible now

[@kenanbanks2984]

Yup. Let alone afford a Profoto.

[@khanscombe619]

In case I missed it. What sync trigger & what app? Can I sync to any existing strobe I already have?

[@misledprops]

Pretty awesome. And cool to think the husband will be surprised with some cool wedding photos

[@Randy_Gentry]

I’ve had the B10+ for a year and I had no idea it could be like this. I look forward to the next iPhone version as I have the X currently.

[@_its_ish_]

9:06 that set is so nice I love fun photos like that.. That being said it's a really cool feature. But if you're lugging around a flash set up might as as well bring your camera.

[@IsomPhilips]

Now all we need is for Godox or Aputure to come up with a similar version that isn't insanely expensive

[@kocialagency]

still waiting :)

[@darkwin_ph]

@@kocialagency You can shot ur AD600 with the X2T with Bluetooth

[@user-wc3pc5kq8l]

As far as I know godox can already do this. What u just need to have is one of their approx 50 dollar with Bluetooth trigger that will connect to the smartphone. Then u can use to with any wireless godox flash

[@CollectedLight1]

Great video Patrick. The technology just keeps getting better.Also, Maya is delightful.

[@Zero-is-infinite]

excited for godox to bring this to us for the low 🙌🏾

[@carmengalasso3918]

This is amazing. I use Profoto lights (B1 and B2). When I saw that the C1 was for the cellphone I thought it was rather silly (especially at $700), but this really makes me want to go out and get a B10.

[@Garbid]

Waiting for analog from Godox for Iphone and Android😂

[@Justas49]

Godox X2T has bluetooth, but sync speed is 1/30 max as I've tried.

[@Garbid]

@@Justas49 I know, here it's just app.

[@Leoboe]

Godox has the A1 Smartphone-Flash which can trigger most Godox flashes from an iOS-Device. Unfortunately though it only works with their Photo-app which is kinda limited.

[@FrancisArt]

That kind of thing GODOX Do😄😄😄! They actually simplify things in a cheap way

[@xthindiesel166]

Godox A1

[@Shunpall]

Awesome video.. I was actually surprised by the quality of photos you were able to pull off from the App/Flash/iPhone.. Tks for sharing!

[@samgod]

With all that sunlight and powerful strobe, I was hoping to see how far you can get with the 2x camera shooting at ISO 32. The ultra wide had incredibly noise shadows.

[@LonzosStudios]

that's still a very expensive setup and that model is drop dead gorgeous!!!

[@shuttertux1666]

Wow. Always wished phones could do strobe photography. Wish this works with Android as well and is implemented by other manufacturers too. Lovely model and superb portraits.

[@canucklehead28]

Good to see you back Patrick. Great video. Beautiful model.

[@peterbrehaut3780]

Good to see you back Patrick :)

[@Demas242]

1) The model is absolutely stunning! 2) Mobile phones with flash, will only get better. IMO, this is a glimpse of the future of photography.

[@travis8665]

Unpaid photography maybe.

[@Demas242]

@@travis8665 I would say paid photography. You factor in how powerful image editing software with AI is getting, and you would not be able to tell the difference. Matter of fact, in some cases you can not tell the difference now.

[@harryvuemedia]

and pro cameras will be getting 5x times better as well. Right now we are in the golden age of mirrorless cameras with Nikon, Sony and Canon releasing some really strong and impressive mirrorless cameras that easily destroys an iphone 12.

[@Demas242]

@@harryvuemedia if I take a picture with an iphone with OCF, and a 100MP camera with OCF and show you both pictures online, would you be able to tell the difference?

[@harryvuemedia]

@@Demas242 yup! i can tell the difference since i own an a7Riii and have use my friend's a7Riv so I do pixel peak a lot. Besides that, I am also a videographer and photographer. The only time it will be hard to tell the difference is when im looking at both images from a smartphone. The difference is HUGE and you would not dare show up to a $3,500 wedding gig using 2 iphones to take photos. I use 3 cameras for weddings, 2 sony a7iii for candid photos and the a7Riii for portraits and group shots.

[@jaimeduncan6167]

Nice,. I was expecting that you will have some pick tires taken with the normal camera app , and compete what computational HDR could do va the strobe.

[@TonyPhotoPilot]

Nice to see you back Patrick! Yes, all the techie types are saying it’s not good enough... but check out her reaction to the photos!

[@toosas]

That first dress twirl against the red background is just 🔥🔥🔥🧯8:43 coming prom a phone!! Print large and hang that on a wall. The iphone fell apart in low light. Blotchy mess and noise everywhere. But a fantastic proof of concept!

[@akwariiroha9206]

What app were you using?

[@sidersproductions941]

This is really amazing the fact that can you do this with a smartphone. Not that many people ever would but that’s missing the point of this video. Technology is a wonderful thing sometimes and the fact that these images came from a smartphone and an expensive flash is pretty neat.

[@alexanderpons9246]

Oh wow that is great! Crazy all the things we can do with our phones nowadays including producing pretty decent pictures compared to the older film point & shoot cameras. But to add a strobe syncronization with the phone that is very cool. Yes, many hardcore photographers are going to dislike this concept but to many their phones are their cameras of choice so might as well embrace it. Thanks Patrick Hall for all the great content you and the everyone at FSTOPPERS produce for us!

[@MindzEyz]

Absolutely stunning model... regardless, the images turned out great! How far back in the Profoto family does this go? Does it only work with the B10's?

[@malsvp]

you could do the same with the most cheaper godox this is a pure commercial video promoting Profoto, when Godox do exactly the same since at least 2 years

[@JohnRicard]

I trust you are writing this comment on the cheapest cell phone or cheapest Chromebook that you can buy. Right?

[@MindzEyz]

@@JohnRicard Amen. Lol

[@malsvp]

@@JohnRicard you want discuss about Light or cell Phones? they are different things but i don't know if you can see the difference?

[@JohnRicard]

@@malsvp I don't understand what you are saying here. You had written that it makes no sense buying the Profoto because you could get a cheaper unit from Godox. I countered by saying I hope you apply that same logic to your cell phone and that you are not using an expensive iPhone. Not sure what you are saying here in response.

[@davidadeitan8444]

Can someone explain to me why some people dislike this video? gosh. Super impressed

[@k9.Unit.]

This video made me so happy ❤️. No doubt phones will be able to do what cameras are doing now someday soon. Sooner than we think.

[@Aja.S]

please have a video where you explain iso and aperture for taking pictures . because after lights I think these are the most important things to know

[@MoveOutMedia]

Photos look great. I wonder how this would look on 1phone 14 pro

[@sloanNYC]

I think this just shows how important lighting is and how exciting it would be if Google or Apple came out with a full frame camera.

[@CallMeRabbitzUSVI]

Please no

[@charlesduzzie9811]

Patrick ...... Beautiful photos, a wonderful explanation and a great tutorial. Thank you

[@anubratsahoo1351]

Could we use godox x2t trigger"s bluetooth feature to use generally used godox flashes for our mobile photography

[@Kropi01]

I am wondering: Usually the pictures from the modern smart phones look so "good" because of the computational photography. So the iphone is putting together multiple pictures for best exposure and to avoid noise. How is it now with this profoto app or lightroom mobile: Here you set the exposure for one picture that is captured, no improvement through the processor. Do these pictures still look as "good" as the ones from the native camera app? Even when using a flash, the small sensor now really should be a problem without all these artificial improvments?

[@marcusthomas2999]

Wow, those are really good and I love the lighting.

[@alko_xo]

It looks just absolutely gorgeous. Very well done.

[@GizmoMaxx]

2024/25 Profoto Still the only lighting company which embraced the Next Gen of Photographers / Creatives on the move and in today's mobile phones tech & iphones and many other manufactures hitting the 48 + megapixel

[@Bestbatman653]

i think this is a great idea.. sure right now its not ideal to have such expensive strobes when using an iPhone camera, but think about a few years from now... this feature will be able to come down to consumer level prices and soon you can buy a simple strobe for like$80 and be able to play with light on your phone. This will open up so many other possibilities to those who are just starting to learn photography.

[@MADagain]

Some people are missing the idea of this... personally I don't think this was designed for people getting into photography or to use primarily. If you want to get something done quickly this is a neat alternative to bringing a whole range of lenses and equipment. At least I'd use it at a test for my main camera rather than waste memory card space shooting high Megapixel RAW

[@yohannsphotographyvideogra9542]

great review! will be going for the b10plus...

[@OnyxLee]

Neewer, please give us a flash trigger with Bluetooth connectivity, thank you!

[@azadmozaffarin6012]

Hi, they don’t support the iPhone anymore or don’t sell the product, any alternatives? Thx / Love

[@joytoys5669]

What was the app you use to control the speedlite? Thanks

[@FStoppers]

The Profoto app! -P

[@joytoys5669]

@@FStoppers thank you :)

[@GaryPopejr]

What tripod is that?! Been looking for a beefier tripod without jumping over to a Cstand

[@HenryAllen04]

I think it would be more suitable for phone photographers if you could use a Speedlight instead of a full strobe.

[@michaelbell75]

Can you shoot in RAW with this app?

[@Maxmilion6004]

They are still going to have to find a way to link lenses up to the phones. I know they have lenses for cell phones but nothing like the 70 to 200mm etc. Camera companies are going to have to step up their game. Iphones can shoot 4k so can gopro. Camera companies are just pushing into this. They are going to start falling behind if they dont pick up the pace

[@CallMeRabbitzUSVI]

This link is the link you are looking for when it comes to longer zoom lenses for your smartphone www.shopapexel.com/collections/hot-sale-telephoto-lens-kit

[@Maxmilion6004]

@@CallMeRabbitzUSVI lmao. Well goddamn. Whats after cell phones. Those censors elon is creating. Take photo upload to social media. 😅

[@ScottMicale]

What is the cost to do this? What items are needed from Profoto?

[@timothywalker2005]

That is pretty incredible. I am quite impressed

[@bensdemosongs]

Is there anything decent to use an iPhone with a speedlight?

[@raredesign]

Can you sync multiple for 3 point lighting?

[@xnet3]

What about shooting on auto will it automatically adjust exposure? It will be great to see the difference between shooting on auto and manual. Cheers!

[@grimlightwildoutdoors]

Godox have done this with their lights for ages through their app by connecting to their x2 trigger by Bluetooth to trigger their lights and flash units or by using their A1.

[@jaimeduncan6167]

Does is sync the flash? Because triggering is a totally different animal. If it’s jus triggering and adjusting settings all of them (Broncolor, Godox ,etc) hace it.

[@grimlightwildoutdoors]

Jaime Duncan it does when connect to the x2 and A1 it’s just like using Nikon cls you set the flash power and settings in the app take the photo and either the x2 or the a1 triggers and fires the flash units. So your phone is kinda like a main commander through the app. Make sense ?

[@jaimeduncan6167]

@@grimlightwildoutdoors Yes, it's not what this video shows. That is what Broncolor had for millennia in terms of technology.

[@f__e__e__l__e__e__p]

what is the app please

[@lemondedebhuny1323]

hi!! what the case for your iphone?

[@PratapO7O1]

3:22 why didn't u use hdr :-P

[@travis8665]

Us pros dont use HDR. We are getting paid.

[@7moodcamq8]

sorry to bother you but i have a question if i bought godox x2t trigger can i make it work with my smartphone to flash my godox ad300 ?

[@Hellodaralyn]

I think it’s so cool that you can just pay around and capture an image with your phone. This would be GREAT for bts on a shoot when you want to capture something to post right there in that moment. The strobe is expensive but is amazing worth it for a pro.

[@snepebry]

What app do you use as the camera ?

[@Whiskey.alpha_]

What camera are you using for you brill

[@seanpualic9834]

Sorry. How exactly is it syncing to the strobe?? Is it through an app?

[@jagghoomeya521]

Which app do u use for manual camera ?

[@waynosfotos]

That is pretty cool, works like a real camera, but most people that use their iphone to take photos are not going to buy a flash worth more than their phone. That is the kicker, so this technique is only for pros that have the extra equipment. Which brings us back to, you need good lighting to get awesome shots.

[@Garbid]

Product shoot for social networks. Lightbox with one light. My only idea to use it.

[@SirMopy]

Garbid Jup!

[@positiveendtimes]

I always wanted to try putting a flash into slave mode was curious if of would work with the cel phone

[@FStoppers]

It won’t work that way. It’s been difficult properly syncing strobe with non global shutter cameras. -P

[@riverzentertainment4937]

Can this work with an iPhone 8 Plus

[@upgrade1015]

Is this a speed light or just a light ?

[@FStoppers]

It's a mono light. Stronger and larger than a speedlight but still portable like a speedlight. -P

[@minibuns5397]

That is awesome. It also helps a lot that Patrick is a great photographer that does super work.

[@mehrdadhaghighi5140]

I like how Lume Cubes have been allowing this function for so long now and Profoto finally offers it as well. The cool thing about Lume Cubes though is they are tiny and super strong so it's very easy to keep a lot of them in your pockets and just grab them when you need them. Anyways. Well done Profoto!

[@FStoppers]

Lume cubes are led constant lights if I remember correctly. They can’t over power the sun. -P

[@mehrdadhaghighi5140]

Fstoppers that’s correct :) I didn’t say they are better or stronger though. My point is it’s nice to see Profoto integrating this feature :) not many people who only use their iPhones for photography will own a Profoto light so this is basically a nice add on for mostly professional photographers only. Luke cubes on the other hand are affordable so I believe it’s more interesting to general people as well.

[@WhittyPics]

How is the phone triggering the strobe? Bluetooth?

[@FStoppers]

Yes Bluetooth -P

[@phelix920]

👍🏾👏🏾Great job! Images were gorgeous. Thank you sir.

[@jsv5769]

How much is the strobe?

[@OGBURNA]

Can you use your a1x to do this ?

[@MP-mh1tu]

Nice photos. Good job.

[@ajabdoo]

how can I connect the flash to my phone?

[@decoff]

do you know of any apps that will sync and fire studio strobes other than Pro Photo ?

[@FStoppers]

I think it's proprietary. Not quite sure -P

[@briansleepylee]

Will this work for a Samsung Note 20 Ultra?