Profoto A1X The world's smallest studio light
This is the A1X
The A1X is every inch a Profoto light – just smaller. Its unique round head delivers light that’s both natural and beautiful with a soft smooth fall-off. And it’s incredibly easy to use with superfast recycling and a long-lasting battery, so you’ll never miss a shot. On the move, shooting on-camera or off, this is light shaping excellence everywhere.
Overview
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Product name:
A1X AirTTL-C Unit
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Product number
901204
Compatible cameras
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Supported camera models
R3*
R5*
R6*
R6 Mark II*
R*
1DS Mark III
1D X
1D X Mark II
1D X Mark III
5D Mark II
5D Mark III
5D Mark IV
5DS
5DS R
6D
6D Mark II
7D
7D Mark II
60D
70D
77D
80D
200D
700D
800D
1100D
1200D
1300D
PS G1X Mark III
PS G3 -
Additional note
* Auto AF assist not supported. No support for 2nd curtain sync.
Flash
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Max energy
76 Ws
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Energy range
9 f-stops (0.3-76 Ws)
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Energy control increments
0.1 f-stops
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Recycling time
0.05-1.0s
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Energy stability
<0.2 f-stop
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Flash duration t0.1
No data
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Flash duration t0.5
No data
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Color temperature
No data
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F-stop @ 2m / 100 ISO
No data
Wireless connectivity
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Built-in connectivity
Profoto AirTTL
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Frequency band
2.4 GHz
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Supported Air functions
Sync, TTL, HSS and remote control*
(*can be used as both receiver and transmitter) -
Number of Air channels
20 (1-20)
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Number of groups per Air Channel
6 (TTL operation: 3 (A-C), Manual operation: 3 (E-F))
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Wireless operating range
0.5-100 m (1.5-330 ft) with Profoto remotes
(In optimal conditions up to 300 m (1000 ft))
Connectors
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Sync
No
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Other
USB Micro
Powering
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Power supply
A-Series Battery Mk II or A-Series Battery
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Battery capacity
Up to 450 full power flashes
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Battery charger
A-Series Battery Charger
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Battery charging time
115 min
Other
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Firmware update
via USB Micro
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Photocell/IR-slave
No
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Stand adapter
No
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Umbrella mount
No
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Operation temperature
+10 °C to +35 °C (-10 °C to +50 °C with reduced performance).
50 °F to 95 °F (14 °F to 122 °F with reduced performance) -
Storage temperature
Store in normal indoor conditions
Measurements
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Width
7.5 cm / 2.95 in
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Length
16.5 cm / 6.37 in
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Height
10.8 cm / 4.25 in
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Weight
560 g / 1.2 lbs (including battery)
Photo: Taylor Kinzie
Get natural and beautiful light, quickly and easily Profoto A1X
The only difference between the A1X, its predecessor A1 and every other studio light we make is size & it's small enough to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand, making the A1X and A1 our only true on-camera solutions.
The A1X delivers a quality of light that's both natural and beautiful, because like the larger Profoto lights in the family, the A1X features a round head that gives a soft smooth fall off and that's what makes the light feel so natural.
Light that’s both natural and beautiful
Because we designed the A1X with a round head rather than the typical rectangular shape used by other on-camera solutions, the light it delivers is both natural and beautiful. That spread of light can also be easily adjusted from a wide setting, where the light has a soft smooth fall off to something narrower and more focused – with just a simple twist of the zoom ring on the head.
More than light
Being able to work with light is the key to creating better, more creative images. That’s why the A1X has a dedicated set of light-shaping modifiers that, thanks to a built-in smart magnetic mount, can be easily clicked on and off or stacked to help you achieve exactly the effect you want. These include the Dome Diffuser, Bounce Card, Wide Lens, Soft Bounce, Gel Kit, Grid Kit, Clic gels and Clic grids.
AirTTL means built-in convenience and versatility
With AirTTL you have a huge amount of built-in flexibility. TTL allows you to lock in the perfect exposure instantly, giving you far greater degree of control and a significantly faster workflow. It’s pretty much point-and-shoot; it’s easy, fast and precise. And the ‘Air’ feature means you can communicate with another A1X or other Profoto light seamlessly, and High-Speed Sync is right there when you need it.
What is High-Speed Sync?
HSS or High-Speed Sync, enables you to use flash at any shutter speed up to 1/8,000 of a second. That means you are in full control of the ambient light, which is useful when shooting outdoors in sunlight. With HSS you can shape light even with large apertures and at fast shutter speeds. HSS is great for outdoor portraits with shallow depth of field or freezing fast action in broad daylight. Profoto HSS is faster, more powerful and more consistent than any other HSS solution on the market.
Visualize your image with the modeling light
The A1X’s built-in modeling light gives you an instant understanding of how light and shadow work together before you press the shutter, as well as providing an additional light source in low light situations.
No more worrying about battery life
The A1X has its own exchangeable Li-Ion high capacity battery pack that lasts up to four times longer than AA batteries with no performance fade, and a facility to recharge quickly. So you can shoot for longer with confidence.
Never miss a shot
The A1X can keep up because it recycles four times faster than most on-camera solutions – that’s every 1.0 seconds at full power. Put simply, you’ll never miss a shot.
Less time learning means more time shooting
We designed the A1X to be uncomplicated, so there’s no learning curve whatsoever. And because the interface is simple, clean and clear there’s no ‘death by menu.’ That means, you can spend more time engaged with your clients and creating a great image.
Grow with the A1X
The A1X is a tool that can take your photography as far as you want to go. Adding a second A1X will open up even more possibilities. In addition to embracing and more powerful lights like the B1X and the B10 and the 120+ light-shaping tools available, it will open the door to a world of creative opportunities.
Short tutorials to get started with the Profoto A1X
Are you curious about how to get started with the Profoto A1X? We’ve created a series of short tutorials that take you through the basics
How to get started with flash
In this video, you will learn the quick and easy way to get started with the Profoto A1X.
How to create soft and hard light
In this video, you will learn how to create soft and hard light with the Profoto A1X.
How to direct on-camera flash
In this video, you will learn three ways to direct the Profoto A1X for different looks and situations.
How to be creative with gels
In this video, you will learn how to create golden hour and blue hour portraits with the Profoto A1X.
Photo: Paul Von Rieter
Gallery
Images shot with the A1X
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Go behind the scenes with the A1X
What's the difference between A1X and A1
The A1X and A1 are siblings. The similarities are many, but the A1X has a little more of everything. A more powerful battery, faster recycling and a updated user interface. And it’s available for Fujifilm and Sony.
