Profoto USA has introduced the latest generation in the Acute family, the Profoto Acute2R.
This new generator is based on the Profoto Acute2 and is identical in every way with one exception: the Profoto Acute2R has a PocketWizard Digital Radio receiver built-in, to give the photographer *Digital Wireless Freedom.
Fully compatible with all 32 channels used by PocketWizard, the new Profoto Acute2R eliminates the need for a synch cord and separate PocketWizard receiver. With an effective range of up to 300 feet, the Profoto Acute2R can be fired using any model PocketWizard transmitter or transceiver. You can also use the Sekonic L-358 or L-608 light meters, with the PocketWizard transmitter enabled, to fire the generator.
In order to maintain the simple elegance that Profoto is known for, the Profoto Acute2R has no buttons or switches to set when selecting a channel. Simply turn the generator on and the system is put into “Learn” mode. The first PocketWizard signal it receives, it remembers. To reset, just turn the generator off, then on again and repeat. This simple approach eliminates any learning curve for the photographer. The Acute2Rs are available in both 1200 and 2400 w/s versions. (The original Acute2 units without the PocketWizard receivers remain as part of the Acute product line.) The Profoto Acute 2 and Acute2R packs offer fast recycling times and very short flash durations. As with the Profoto Acute 2, the Acute2R also includes a fully proportional
modeling light and a white-light slave that can be turned off.
Even though these new generators take advantage of the latest technology, they are still fully compatible with previous model heads in the Profoto Acute series. The modeling lights however, will remain at full-power since the original Acute units had no control at the generator. As with other Profoto products, all Profoto Light Shaping Tools are fully interchangeable.
These newly upgraded generators maintain the small size and convenient footprint of their predecessor, with a substantial improvement to performance and function. Faster recycle times & shorter flash durations combine with proportional modeling lights to offer the “pro on the go” a location package that is perfectly suited for all applications.
Of course, the Acute2R generators are fully compatible with all older Acute style heads, and the new heads are backwards compatible with older Acute generators as well. As always, all Profoto heads work with all Profoto light shaping tools.
Fast Recycling Time
Short Flash Duration
6 Stop Range
Assymetric or Symmetric power distribution
Three lamp sockets
Fully Proportional Modeling Lights
Compact Size
Built-in Photo Slave (w/ on/off switch)
Built-in Pocket Wizard radio receiver
Multi-Voltage
Arc Proof Design for Safety
Output in Meters (100 ISO)
Magnum Reflector f/90
Zoom Reflector f/45
Disc Reflector w/ White Umbrella f/22
Control
F/stop range 6 stops
Ws range 1200 - 37.5
Flash duration
Min 1/3200
Max 1/560
Recycle speed
117V .09 - 1.5 sec
100V .12 - 2.7 sec
240V .09 - 1.6 sec
Size and Weight
Dimensions 8.7 x 7.5 x 5 inches / 22 x 19 x 13 Cm
Weight 9 lbs / 4.1 Kg
1 - Acute2R 1200 Pack
2 - Acute2/D4 Fan-cooled Heads w/ UV Protection glass dome
2 - Zoom Reflectors
2 - 250W Modeling bulbs
2 - Quartz flash tubes
2 - Plastic transport caps
1 - Power Cable
1- 1/4" to PC sync cable