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Profoto D2
Profoto Pro-10
Specs
Specs
The Pro-10 is Profoto’s flagship power generatorwithan impressive collection of game-changing features. It has the option of TTL flash convenience with a huge output of 2400Ws, lightning fast recycling allowing 50 flash bursts in one second and an incredibly short flash duration. In freeze mode, a flash duration of 1/80,000sec is possible and with plenty of power. Power is adjustable within an 11EV range so if wide aperture shooting is your aim using the lowest output setting gives amere 2.4Ws. Two sockets are available with a fully adjustable 0-100% asymmetrical output possible with 11 compatible Profoto flash heads, which means the system’s huge range of light shapers is also available. The Pro-10 pack is fully compatible with the Profoto Air Remote TTL system so you get full wireless triggering and power control remotely from up to 300m from the pack.
Just launched, the high-end D2 Monolight has speed as one of its many key selling points. It offers flash duration as short as 1/63,000sec in freeze mode. It is also a unit that can easily keep up with the fastest shooting cameras around with 20 continuous flash bursts possible so if you are shooting action, take a sequence and choose the shot that fulfils your vision. Then there is high- speed flash sync with the D2 units offering correct sync with shutter speeds up to 1/8000sec so when you
want to mix daylight and flash that’s not a problem. You get these features with full TTL lighting control using a Profoto Air Remote TTL transceiver, now available for Sony as well as Canon and Nikon cameras. Available with 500Ws and 1000Ws output, the D2 Monolight gives an impressive stable colour temperature performance through its 10EV output range adjustable in 1/10EVsteps. It accepts Profoto’s vast range of creative light shapers with its excellent clasp mounting system.
D2 500AirTTL Max energy 500Ws Energy range 10EV (1-500Ws) in 1/10EV steps Recycling time 0.03-0.6sec (quick burst up to 20 flashes per second) Shortest
Max energy
2400W/s Energy range 11EV (2.4-2400W/s) in 1/10EV steps Recycling time 0.02-0.7secs (quick burst up to 50 flashes per second)
Shortest flash duration (t0.5 in freezemode) 1/80,000sec Longest flash
flash duration 1/63,000sec in freeze mode Longest flash
duration 1/800sec
duration 1/2600sec
Dimensions
(lxwxh) 29x21x30cm Weight 13.2kg
Dimensions
(wxhxd) 31x13x18cm
D2 1000AirTTL Max energy 1000Ws Energy range 10EV (2-1000Ws) in 1/10EV steps Recycling time 0.03-1.2sec (quick burst up to 20 flashes per second) Shortest
available at selected rental outlets now (see website for details) PRO-10
flash duration 1/50,000sec in freeze mode Longest flash
duration 1/1600sec
Dimensions
(wxhxd) 31x13x18cm
Profoto Air System Profoto offers a range of options when it comes to wireless triggering and power control, so whether you have an TTL or non-TTL set of lights you still get great flexibility and a working range of up to 300m. The standard Air Sync gives wireless radio sync from any hot-shoe camera using any Profoto flash with built in Air. To control output as well as trigger the flash, you will need the Profoto Air Remote. While this transceiver does not give TTL or HSS capability, you get wireless control from up to 300m from the lighting unit. Buy a Profoto lighting unit with TTL and you need an Air Remote TTL to fully exploit it and Canon, Nikon and now Sony models are available. The Air Remote TTL transceivers give TTL flash for shooting simplicity but if you prefer to take control, the manual option is available at a touch of a button. A Hybrid mode is also available where you use TTL to determine the correct exposure then manual mode can be engaged with those power settings.
In freeze mode, a flash duration of 1/80,000sec is possible and with plenty of power
Specs
Camera compatibility Canon, Nikon, Sony. See website for info on specific models Frequency band 2.4GHz Number of channels 8 (1-8) TTL compatibility Yes
Wireless range 300m (1000ft) Power Two AAA cells Dimensions (wxhxd) 80x60x41mm Weight 96g with batteries (Sony version)
Contact
See the website for more information on Profoto products and to find your local dealer
profoto.com
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