Off-camera flash with the Profoto A-series flashes: A1, A1x A10, using the Profoto OCF adapter

Off-camera flash with the Profoto A-series flashes: A1, A1x A10, using the Profoto OCF adapter.
As with any of the review videos on this site, I wanted to make it wider in appeal than just mentioning the specific device in this case, the Profoto OCF adapter. I want anyone who watches the video to perhaps learn more about how I shoot and perhaps pick up an idea or two.
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[@shotsbysoko]

I like how the model carries your gear

[@michaelshoup2703]

Spot on, as usual.. Concise, easy to follow instructions.. A video of pre/post examples, with pull back shots of the set up.. Not to mention, your interaction with the model.. Gently directing, allowing for input, yet maintaining control.. You had a concept, and took a few seconds to explain it.. Two pros working together.. Brilliant.. I never stop learning from you.. Thank you..

[@chrisgibbsphoto]

Appreciate the tutorial, those are versatile lights aren't they. One comment about your model that caught my eye, she surely is a professional, I noticed her moving the kit, back off the sidewalk against the wall, thoughtful.

[@stevevansak7324]

I’m going to have to pick the adapter up for my Chicago street portraits. Love those shots against the wood wall!

[@NRecob]

I know this video has been up a while but it's still *outstanding* Neil--thank you for making it!

[@gregshawphotography8828]

Hey Neil, I’ve been watching your videos for quotes some time. I’m now part of the Profoto family. Just got some two B10 plus.

[@StevenScholten]

Great video Neil. Hope you are well.

[@jonwagstaff1879]

Great Video, and great pics, thanks for your tutorial, cant wait to get out and use my adapter, thanks

[@vtj2300]

New muse: Rozalinda is gorgeous!

[@justinjrebbert]

I recently read in some other source that in NYC, it's illegal to place a light stand on the ground unless one has a permit for it. So since you're doing a lot of that in this video, I was curious to know if that's true or not, or is it something that's technically true but realistically not a big deal...like the police don't care unless you're actually causing an obstruction or whatever. Which you were very careful not to do, as you said.

[@neilvn]

It depends entirely on where you are. If you are in one of the busy areas with a lot of pedestrian traffic, then you'll get shut down quickly. Also, if it looks like a production with several people, you will attract attention ... again, especially so if you affect pedestrian traffic. I therefore often work with an assistant holding up a softbox instead of setting down a light-stand. With this photo session with Rozelinda, we were in a quieter area where I knew we wouldn't be interrupted much by passersby.

[@MBPH]

About shutter Drag, i have A10 and A1x trying to fire the flash before closing the 2nd curtain as i selected in the menu, but it keep firing on the 1st curtain !! I am using canon EOS R6, I thought the issue was from my camera but i took off the profoto and used Godox V1 and everything work fine like i want, it firs the flash before the 2nd curtain close, any idea what is going wrong my expensive profoto product why it fire with 1st curtain and not 2nd curtain like i selected !?

[@marcoborroni5229]

I think you missed a magic moment at 7:30 when she was having fun...

[@KarenVaisman1]

Great video and examples. What is the largest OCF modifier you would use with the A10 ? How does the power compare to B2?

[@neilvn]

Here is how the B10 compares to the B2 and B1. A surprising result! neilvn.com/tangents/profoto-b10-review-comparing-power-of-profoto-b10/

[@neilvn]

Because it is a smaller and less robust unit than the B1, I wouldn't put a large 5-ft octabox on it, but the B10 can definitely hold a 1x3 stripbox or a 3-ft octabox.

[@KarenVaisman1]

@@neilvn Hi Neil. Thanks for your reply. I was asking about the A10 flash w ocf holder

[@neilvn]

Sorry, that's what I get for answering late at night. I get a little loopy. Physically, the OCF adapter should take some good weight. It's a solid piece of metal. A 1x4 stripbox or 3-ft octabox easily.

[@neilvn]

I didn't measure the A10, but the A1 is about 1/3rd to 1/2 stop brighter than your usual large speedlights. In other words, noticeable, but not substantially brighter than a speedlight. But the recycling time is faster. I don't offhand know how it compares to the B2.

[@vangstr]

Do you need to have a permit in NYC for placing down tripods with lights?

[@neilvn]

Not really, if you're careful about where you work. If you at all hinder pedestrian traffic, the cops will move you along. I usually work with an assistant holding a monopod, bur for this photo session, I specifically worked in places where I knew we'd be okay with using a light-stand. Notice in the initial segment, that I placed the light-stand well out of the way of anyone on the sidewalk.

[@Iskhakoff]

great review, thanks! could please tell me, what temperature does the modeling light have?

[@neilvn]

as far as I know, it's Daylight. Or close to.

[@xiaotianwan]

Do the A1x and A10 drain batteries really fast when idle like the A1? I found my A1 lost almost a quarter of battery life in 20 minutes when shooting at a slow pace while at 6.0-8.0 power setting, but it's fine when it goes into sleep mode, I've never experienced anything like this with other on-camera flashes, btw it's on the latest firmware.

[@angelisone]

What is the LED (mod light) wattage?

[@neilvn]

That spec isn't given on the specification sheet. It's not enough to use as a video light though.

[@angelisone]

@@neilvn Yes, I understand what you have just stated. But does anyone know the wattage? You are a professional & you have it & don't know? Neil van Niekerk, get your good lightmeter out & please check at 6 feet away.

[@guyphoto9437]

I think Godox V1 and all their other products is 1. either going to cause ProFoto to lower their prices to a realistic amount and/or 2. Put them out of business. Godox does the same thing, just as good, and much less expensively.

[@jheelan]

Can it fit a godox v1 instead ?

[@neilvn]

That I would not know. I don't have a Godox V1.