Profoto was founded by photographer and engineer Eckhard Heine and photo equipment retailer Conny Dufgran. The relationship began when Conny sold Eckhard a flash that didn't work. Annoyed with the failing unit, Conny went home to invent a new type of flash. A couple of weeks later, he returned with a superior unit, and yet a couple of months later, Eckhard and Conny demonstrated the first Pro-1 generator at the Photokina trade show. It was an instant success. Profoto was born. With a bang.
Profoto was founded by photographer and engineer Eckhard Heine and photo equipment retailer Conny Dufgran. The relationship began when Conny sold Eckhard a flash that didn't work. Annoyed with the failing unit, Conny went home to invent a new type...
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