As photographers, we have grown to know the significance of light in any image. Good light can help you enhance the mood of a photograph, while with creative lighting, you can make a scene appear entirely different. Whether you are into commercial photography, portraits, or even food photography, light will always make or break your image. This is where Profoto comes into play, particularly their latest launch, Spot Small, a new light shaping tool for professionals. Here’s what it can do.
Announced on April 23, the Profoto Spot Small has been designed for photographers who want precision and control over their lighting setup. The new tool is perfect for anyone who shoots inside a studio and prefers to have complete command over their images. The Profoto Spot Small, thus, gives one the chance to explore their creativity, whether they are shooting fashion, portraits, products, food, or still-life fine art.
The Spot Small features a 115 mm lens, which is designed to deliver accuracy when it comes to lighting up a scene. The light basically eliminates any artefacts that one may come across and provides clean as well as diffused light when needed for their work. This way, one can highlight any detail in their pictures, while also creating some exceptional shadows or patterns when needed.
The Profoto device also comes with four integrated metal leaves, as well as an optional Iris and Gobo Holder (accepts 2.6-inch Series M Gobo), to further help you in your work. The light has a magnetic from thread, which allows one to use Clic light shapers that can help you get your desired pattern. In addition, the entire setup is quite sturdy and also features vents to keep the light cool during its extended use. The light is designed for everyday use, and you get a max of 200 W continuous light. The lens is 12cm to 18.5cm in size and weighs 2.4kg.
The Spot Small is compatible with flash and bulging flash heads. Overall, Profoto says that the new modifier is your go-to tool for sharp light, theater effects, or even a soft diffused look.
From the looks of it, the Profoto Spot Small is an ideal solution for photographers working in the studio. In fact, one can also use this to create some truly unique images outdoors as well. The light is small and compact, making it easy to travel across the states. However, we still don’t know the price of the device, and we will update the article when we come across it. It is safe to say that the light will not be exactly inexpensive. But if you are able to get a great result and longevity, then this is something you must keep an eye out for. A light like this can benefit commercial photographers or people who work with additional lights.
For more information or to purchase, visit Profoto’s website.
