Profoto A2 The little big light
The little big light
Forget logistical issues that come with heavy flashes and chunky equipment; the Profoto A2 is the ultimate studio-quality monolight in neat packaging. It is built to support your vision wherever you happen to be: in cities, secluded areas, and in the most difficult terrains. Considering it is the size of a soda can, you can easily bring it with you and turn any location into a set. With AirX connectivity built-in, you can use the A2 as part of a more extensive lighting setup with any camera and smartphone, which makes your creative opportunities more flexible and vast. Trust that it will enhance any natural light setting and scene. Pack light, head out, and capture beyond any doubt!
Overview
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Product name:
Profoto A2
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Product number
901250
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Regulatory model
PCA1564
Flash
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Max energy
100 Ws
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Energy range
10 f-stops (0.1-100 Ws)
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Energy control increments
0.1 f-stops
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Recycling time
0.1-1.6 s
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Energy stability
<0.1 f-stop @10-2.0
<0.2 f-stop @ 1.9-0.1 -
Flash duration t0.1
1/350 s (100 Ws) - 1/26,000 s (0.1 Ws)
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Flash duration t0.5
1/1200 s (100 Ws) - 1/ 56,000 s (0.1 Ws)
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Color temperature
5800 K +-100 K
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F-stop @ 2m / 100 ISO
8.0 5/10 without reflector
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Beam angle
62°
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Field angle
105°
Continuous light
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Lamp type
LED
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Max luminous flux (lumen)
200 lm
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Max illuminance @ 1meter (lux)
180 lx
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Dimming range
100-10%
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Color temperature
3500 K
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Color rendering index (CRI)
>80
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Beam angle
43°
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Field angle
74°
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Max power
2.1 W
Wireless connectivity
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Built-in connectivity
Profoto AirX
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Frequency band
2.4 GHz
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Supported Air functions
Sync, TTL, HSS, Remote control (Air 1 and Air 2)
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Number of Air channels
100 (1-100)
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Number of groups per Air Channel
6, (TTL operation: 3 (A-C), manual operation: 3 (D-F))
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Wireless operating range
With Profoto remotes: 0.5 - 100 m (1.5- 330 ft)*
With Bluetooth devices: 0.1- 30 m (0.3-90 ft)
* in optimal conditions up to 300 m (1000 ft) -
Supported apps for Bluetooth devices
Profoto Camera and Profoto Control apps
Connectors
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Sync
No
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Other
USB-C
Powering
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Power supply
Profoto A-series battery
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Battery capacity
Up to 400 full power flashes
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Battery charger
A-series battery charger
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Battery charging time
<2 hours
Other
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Firmware update
Via Bluetooth
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Photocell/IR-slave
No
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Stand adapter
Yes (detachable)
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Umbrella mount
Yes (in stand adapter)
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Operation temperature
0 °C to +35 °C
+32 °F to +95 °F -
Storage temperature
Store in normal indoor conditions
Measurements
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Width
7.9 cm / 3.11 in
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Length
12.6 cm / 4.96 in
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Height
7.9 cm / 3.11 in
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Weight
773 g / 1.70 lb with battery and stand adapter
495 g / 1.09 lb without battery and stand adapter
Pack light
Discover the Profoto A2 together with Profoto's product expert Chris Fain.Walkthrough of the product
Profoto's product expert Chris Fain gives you the full tour of the Profoto A2.
Whether you use it on its own or with other lights, rest assured that the A2 will support your every endeavor. It may be small, but it has enough watt output to light a scene in broad daylight as well as in the studio.
Clic modifiers help create the look you are yearning for. Attach them to the A2 via the magnetic mount in an instant and start capturing. For even more options, add the OCF Adapter to your setup to gain access to all Profoto OCF light shaping tools.
You have many possibilities in terms of control. You can choose to change settings on the large, user-friendly display or, control your light settings via the Profoto Control app from your smartphone or tablet.
