Profoto A1

Yes, set the off-camera lights in different groups. By selecting a specific group on the remote or A1 on-camera you can easily control most settings on the lights. Note that group A, B and C can be TTL or manual and group D, E, F are always manual.

Yes. Our Li-ion batteries are UN-certified so you can take them on a plane, no matter what your destination. All the documentation you need can be found under the download tab.

Some cameras restrict maximum speed when using flash on camera. By using ‘X-SYNC’ you can shoot up to 20 frames per second. The X-sync mode only works in manual mode and without High Speed Sync.

The A1 is designed to be used in dry conditions and should not be used in rain or snow.

For Canon users, make sure ‘Hi-S’ is activated. If not, the camera will sync at maximum sync speed which is normally 1/200s or 1/250s. That will normally result in an over exposed image in bright condition. For Nikon users, make sure ‘Auto FP’ is activated in the camera so that a fast shutter speed can be used.

Make sure the Soft Bounce is mounted directly on the A1 head. If you use any modifier in between this will weaken the connection.

Yes, the A1 has a built-in Air Remote that can control Profoto Air lights up to 300 m (1000 ft.).

The easiest way is to use umbrellas to create soft lighting. Use a stand adapter with hot shoe connection and umbrella mount. You can also use Profoto RFi Speedlight Speedring together with the full range of RFi Softboxes.

At some settings the LED will flicker which can result in lines across the image. Follow the instruction ‘Can I use the modeling light on the A1 for video and still images?’ in this FAQ how to set the model light for best result.

Make sure the contacts are clean and have contact. Also make sure the locking ring is tightened.