For versatile professionals
In today's dynamic world of professional photography, photographers encounter a wide range of assignments requiring versatile and reliable equipment. The Profoto D30 monolight rises to this challenge, adapting to any scenario—whether it’s portraiture in the morning, fashion by lunch, or product photography at night. With fast flash recycling time, a bi-colored LED modeling light, three flash modes, and access to the wide range of Profoto modifiers, the D30 offers endless creative options. It can serve as a main light or subtly illuminate a sliver of an object. Don’t adapt to your equipment. Have it adapt to you.
Overview
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Product name:
Profoto D30
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Product number
330245
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Regulatory model
PCA1610
Flash
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Max energy
500 Ws
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Energy range
11 f-stops (0.5 - 500 Ws)
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Energy control increments
0.1 f-stops (0.1-10)
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Recycling time
230V / 50Hz: 0.01-0.7 s
200V / 50Hz: 0.01-0.6 s
120V / 60Hz: 0.01-0.8 s
100V / 50Hz: 0.01-0.9 s -
Energy stability
<0.03 f-stop at energy 3.0-10
<0.06 f-stop at energy 0.1-2.9 -
Flash modes
Eco (Normal), Boost and Freeze
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Flash duration t0.1
Eco mode: 1/300 s (10) - 1/5000 s (0.1)
Boost mode: 1/300 s (10) - 1/6200 s (0.1)
Freeze mode: 1/300 s (10) - 1/9800 s (0.1) -
Flash duration t0.5
Eco mode: 1/900 s (10) - 1/10700 s (0.1)
Boost mode: 1/900 s (10) - 1/13800 s (0.1)
Freeze mode: 1/900 s (10) - 1/21100 s (0.1) -
Color temperature
Eco mode: 6000K +-100K
Boost mode: 6000K +-100K
Freeze mode: 6000K (10) - 9000K (0.1) -
F-stop @ 2m / 100 ISO
Bare: 16 7/10
OCF Magnum: 32 3/10
Magnum: 32 9/10 -
Beam angle
66°
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Field angle
111°
Continuous light
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Lamp type
LED
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Max luminous flux (lumen)
3,800 lm
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Max illuminance @ 1meter (lux)
Bare: 1500 lx
OCF Magnum: 7300 lx
Magnum: 6800 lx -
Dimming range
100-10 %
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Color temperature
2,800 - 7,000 K ±500 K
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Color rendering index (CRI)
>94
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Beam angle
63°
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Field angle
105°
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Max power
35 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 (A-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
1 x 3.5 mm socket (mini-phone)
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Other
USB-C service port
Powering
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Power supply
AC 100-240V 50/60Hz
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Mains fuse requirement
10 A
Other
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Firmware update
via USB-C or Bluetooth
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Photocell/IR-slave
Yes
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Stand adapter
Yes for standard 5/8 studs
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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
11 cm / 4.3 in
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Length
25.5 cm / 10 in
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Height
16 cm / 6.3 in with stand adapter
11 cm / 4.3 in without stand adapter -
Weight
2.1 kg / 4.7 lb with stand adapter
1.85 kg / 4.1 lb without stand adapter
Optional handle is sold separately.
The handle weight is 104 grams (3.7 oz)
Walkthrough of the product
Profoto's product expert Chris Fain gives you the full tour of the Profoto D30.For versatile professionals
Discover the Profoto D30 together with Profoto's product expert Chris Fain.
Compact and easy to set up, this is a monolight that swiftly handles the multifaceted reality of any professional photographer, even with the largest of modifiers. With 500 Ws flash capacity and bi-colored modeling light, it adapts to your needs in and out of the studio.
With Profoto’s world-class user interface, and fast recycling times, you can have full focus on delivering your vision. The built-in AirX enables control directly from the remote or from Profoto Apps, allowing you to shape light without fiddling with complex settings.
Sturdy yet lightweight, with maximized longevity thanks to Profoto ECO-mode, the D30 combines productivity and creativity in one, no matter how long your day runs. You can also change the flash tubes with your own hands, securing no downtime.
