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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.
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