
Technical specifications
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Overview
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Recommended for
D1 500 Air Unit: D1 500 Air Unit: Studio photography
D1 1000 Air Unit: Studio photography
RFi Softbox 2x3' Unit: Main light, Fill light, Rim light -
Popular applications
D1 500 Air Unit: D1 500 Air Unit: Portrait, Still life
D1 1000 Air Unit: Portrait, Still life
RFi Softbox 2x3' Unit: Portrait, Still life
Flash
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Max energy
D1 500 Air Unit: 500 Ws
D1 1000 Air Unit: 1,000 Ws -
Energy range
D1 500 Air Unit: 7 f-stops (7.8 - 500 Ws)
D1 1000 Air Unit: 7 f-stops (15.6-1,000 Ws) -
Energy control increments
D1 500 Air Unit: 1/10 and full f-stops
D1 1000 Air Unit: 1/10 and full f-stops -
Recycling time
D1 500 Air Unit: 0.2 - 0.95 s
D1 1000 Air Unit: 0.2-2 s -
Flash duration t0.5
D1 500 Air Unit: 1/2,600 s (max power), 1/1,000 s (min power)
D1 1000 Air Unit: 1/1,800 s (max power), 1/700 s (min power) -
Energy stability
D1 500 Air Unit: ±1/20 f-stop
D1 1000 Air Unit: ±1/20 f-stop -
F-stop @ 2m / 100 ISO
D1 500 Air Unit: 45 4/5 with Magnum Reflector
D1 1000 Air Unit: 64 4/5 with Magnum Reflector -
TTL
D1 500 Air Unit: No
D1 1000 Air Unit: No -
HSS
D1 500 Air Unit: No
D1 1000 Air Unit: No
Modeling light
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Selectable settings
D1 500 Air Unit: On, Off, Prop, Free
D1 1000 Air Unit: On, Off, Prop, Free -
Max power
D1 500 Air Unit: 300 W
D1 1000 Air Unit: 300 W
Wireless connectivity
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Operating range
D1 500 Air Unit: Up to 300 m (1,000 ft)
D1 1000 Air Unit: Up to 300 m (1,000 ft)
Additional connections
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Wire sync voltage
D1 500 Air Unit: Compliant to ISO 10330 standard
D1 1000 Air Unit: Compliant to ISO 10330 standard -
Sync socket(s)
D1 500 Air Unit: 1
D1 1000 Air Unit: 1 -
Wire sync connector
D1 500 Air Unit: 3.5 mm Mini-Phono
D1 1000 Air Unit: 3.5 mm Mini-Phono
Powering
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Input power supply
D1 500 Air Unit: 100-127 V / 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz (nominal)
D1 1000 Air Unit: 100-127 V / 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz (nominal) -
Mains fuse requirement
D1 500 Air Unit: Slow blow 6 A / 230 V, 10 A / 120 V
D1 1000 Air Unit: Slow blow 6 A / 230 V, 10 A / 120 V
Miscellaneous
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Fan cooling
D1 500 Air Unit: Yes
D1 1000 Air Unit: Yes -
Ready signals
D1 500 Air Unit: Yes
D1 1000 Air Unit: Yes -
Auto dumping
D1 500 Air Unit: Yes
D1 1000 Air Unit: Yes -
Photocell/IR-slave and switch
D1 500 Air Unit: Yes
D1 1000 Air Unit: Yes -
Digital display
D1 500 Air Unit: Yes, f-stops and Air channels/groups
D1 1000 Air Unit: Yes, f-stops and Air channels/groups
Measurements
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Width
D1 500 Air Unit: D1 500 Air Unit: 13 cm / 5.12 in
D1 1000 Air Unit: 13 cm / 5.12 in
RFi Softbox 2x3' Unit: 60 cm / 24 in -
Length
D1 500 Air Unit: D1 500 Air Unit: 30 cm / 11.8 in
D1 1000 Air Unit: 30 cm / 11.8 in
RFi Softbox 2x3' Unit: 90 cm / 36 in -
Height
D1 500 Air Unit: 17 cm / 6.7 in
D1 1000 Air Unit: 17 cm / 6.7 in -
Weight
D1 500 Air Unit: D1 500 Air Unit: 2.44 kg / 5.38 lbs
D1 1000 Air Unit: 2.94 kg / 6.48 lbs
RFi Softbox 2x3' Unit: 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs
What's included?
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D1 1000 Air Unit

Power Cable C13 5 m

RFi Softbox 1.3x2' Unit

RFi Softbox 2x3' Unit
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Profoto D1
901019
Profoto D1
901019
- Compact and lightweight.
- Reliable, durable and tough.
- Delivers 250, 500 and 1000Ws over a 7 f-stop power range adjustable in 1/10 f-stop steps.
D1 Studio Kit 500/500/1000 Air The proven performer is a flash that lasts
Product number: 901019
You know exactly what you’re going to get with the D1 monolight. It’s a solid all-rounder that delivers best-in-class performance time after time, a great step-in monolight. That’s why thousands of satisfied photographers throughout the world rely on it for consistent power, color output and reliability.
With a 7 f-stop power range and short flash duration, its performance stacks up well against many of the high-end studio packs. If you’re looking for a proven, dependable performer that won’t let you down, look no further than the D1.
Features
- Compact and lightweight.
- Reliable, durable and tough.
- Delivers 250, 500 and 1000Ws over a 7 f-stop power range adjustable in 1/10 f-stop steps.
- Short flash duration even on high power settings.
- Can be wirelessly controlled from up to a 300 m range with any optional Air Remote.
- Delivers superior control and quality of light with its built-in reflector.
- Simple, intuitive user interface.
- Compatible with 120+ Profoto light shaping tools.