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ComPact 300

ComPact 300

Sturdy economical and portable unit with power to spare

With a maximum energy of 300 Ws and a 3 f-stop power range, the ComPact 300:s are the perfect entry-level flash, for those who need a strong, reliable light for products and portraiture, but not the versatility of the more advanced versions.

Shape your own light

Profoto has designed the heads in such a way that the reflectors are possible to slide back and forth on the head allowing you to zoom on and out or to "paint" with the light.

You have access to over 50 different Light Shaping Tools.

Features

- Maximum energy: 300 Ws
- Extremely fast recycling: 0.25-0.8 s
- Short flash duration: 1/850 s
- 3 f-stop range
- 100 W /150 W modeling lamp

Product number

900881 with 100 W lamp 900885 with 150 W lamp

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Information Technical data Nomenclature User's guide

Single unit Profoto light – for everybody

 

For the portrait/wedding, in-house or part-time photographer, the ComPact family of flash generators, with its integrated lamp head, is the natural choice. Why? Because they give you the renowned Profoto light, quality and Light Shaping Tools at a very affordable price - and a really compact package.

With the recent addition of the R models - with R as in radio sync - the deal got even better. The ComPact family now reaches all the way from the very handy 2.2 kg ComPact 300 to the mighty ComPact 1200R, that gives you 1200 Ws performance and wireless triggering in single unit weighing not even as much 3.9 kg. Just like every other Profoto generator the ComPacts are compatible with the entire range of Profoto Light Shaping Tools and other accessories. So if you need extra gear, you can just call your nearast dealer or rental studio.

Like all Profoto equipment the ComPacts are also designed for heavy-duty use, in terms of durability as well as intelligently placed and shaped knobs, buttons and handles. Simplicity is king! So, if you think you don´t have the space or the economy for a Profoto light of your own – take a look at the Profoto ComPacts. They are for everybody.

All Profoto ComPacts

- comprise a generator and a lamp head in single unit
- are fully compatible with the entire range of Profoto Light Shaping Tools
- are available with built-in radio sync

From entry-level to studio power – with or without radio sync

All over the world, Profoto is well-known for serving the high-end photographer with the most advanced light shaping equipment on the market. But Profoto also offers very capable alternatives for the portrait/wedding, in-house or part-time photographer.

The Profoto ComPacts all have one thing in common – they combine a generator and a lamp head in a single unit not much bigger than a regular lamp head. In short, it’s the real Profoto gear, compatible with all the Profoto accessories, but integrated in a single unit.

Both the 300 Ws and 600 Ws ComPacts can be selected in a "special" version with 150 W or 250 W lamp and frosted glass cover (giving you better correspondance between flash and modeling lamp plus serving as a safety cover) or as a ecoomical version with a 100 W tungsten modeling lamp.)

Even though the ComPacts look alike they are not the same. The powerful ComPact 1200R, with it´s 1200 Ws flashes and built-in wireless triggering, for example, is something quite different from the extremely compact and affordable ComPact 300.

Like we say: the ComPacts are for everybody. Now let’s see which one’s for you.

Delivered with

UV
coated flash tube
Modeling lamp
Stand adapter
Transport cap
Power cable

  • Specifications

    Energy 300 Ws
    Recycling 0.25–0.8 s
    XFast Recycle Switch N/A
    Fast/Slow Recycle Switch N/A
    Flash Duration Max 1/850 s
    Flash Capacity N/A
    Modeling Lamps Total W/Pack 100 W / 150 W
    Modeling Lamps Max W/Head 100 W / 150 W
    Modeling Light Modes Off / Prop / Max
    Triggering Manipulation N/A
    Energy Control f-stop Range 3
    Energy Control Increments Continuous
    Energy Control W/s Range 75–300
    Energy Precisions 1/75 f-stop flash to flash
    Energy Distribution Asymmetrical/Symmetrical
    Asymmetry Max f-stop Range N/A
    Asymmetrical/Symmetrical 0utput N/A
    Flash Duration Minimum N/A
    Flash Duration Maximum 1/850
    Flash Duration Twin N/A
    Recycling 120 V 60 Hz: 0.20–0.8 s

    100 V 50 Hz: 0.30–1.3 s

    200 V 50/60 Hz: N/a

    230 V 50 Hz: 0.25–0.8 s

    230 V Twin + 2 Genenerators @ 1/2: -
    Outputf-stop at 2 m @ head settings Magnum @ 8: 45

    Zoom @ 4: 22.4

    Umbrella @ 7: 11

    Magnum + Twin & 2 Generators: -
    No of Units/Fuse / 120 V = 15 A 4
    No of Units/Fuse / 230 V = 10 A 4
    Battery N/A
    Battery Charging Time N/A
    Auto Dumping N/A
    Color Temp. Control in 50 K Steps N/A
    Lamp Head Socket(s) N/A
    Sync Socket(s) 1
    Wireless Radio N/A
    Wireless Radio Range N/A
    Fan Cooled Yes
    Auto Multi-Voltage Manual
    Fuse N/A
    Computer Controlled Interface N/A
    Photo/IR-cell Yes, turned off when using a syncro cable
    Photocell Switch N/A
    Battery Indicator(s) N/A
    Audible Signal On/Off Yes
    Sync Voltage Compliant to ISO 10330 Standard

  • Compatible Heads

    Pro-B Head N/A
    ProHead N/A
    ProTwin N/A
    ProRing N/A
    ProRing2 N/A
    AcuteB Head N/A
    Acute/D4 Head N/A
    Acute/D4 Twin N/A
    Acute/D4 Ring N/A
    Spotlights N/A
    Striplights N/A

  • Measurements

    Size 29 x 12 x 17 cm

    11 x 4.75 x 6.75 in
    Weight 2.2 kg

    4.8 lbs
  • * To get twice the power by using two generators

    ** To get half the duration by using one or two generators.

    *** To get half recycling and duration by using half power with two generators.

1: Audible Signal On/Off : SOUND
2: Test Button : TEST
3: Energy Control
4: Sync Socket : SYNC
5: Voltage Selector
6: Main Power On/Off : POWER
7: Mains Connection
8: Modeling Light Control : MODEL



  • Warranty

    All Profoto generators and heads are individually tested before they leave the company and guaranteed for a period of two years with the exception of flash tubes, glass covers, modeling lamps and cables.

  • Usability

    Flash equipment is a lot about technology. Photographers are not.


  • Software

    Profoto Studio Air brings it all together