Profoto A1 The world's smallest studio light
This is the A1
The A1 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 number
330180
Camera compatibility
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Supported camera models
1D X Mark III*
1D X Mark II
1D X
EOS-R5*,**
EOS-R**
5D Mark IV
5D Mark III
5DS
5DS R
6D Mark II
6D
7D Mark II
80D
77D
800D
200D
1300D
PS G3
PS G1X Mark III
M6
M5
M50
70D -
Additional note
* TTL in mirrorless does not work properly when focusing < 1m
** AF Assist not supported. Limited to 3fps (manual and TTL). No support for 2nd curtain sync.
Flash
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Max energy
76 Ws
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Energy range
9 f-stops (2.0-10)
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Recycling time
0.05-1.2s
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Energy stability
0.2 f-stop
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HSS energy range
9 f-stops (2-10)
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TTL
Yes
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HSS
Yes
Continuous light
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Lamp type
LED
Wireless connectivity
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Operating range
Normal sync and remote control up to 300 m (1000 ft).
TTL and HSS up to 100 m (330 ft).
Connectors
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Other
Yes, USB micro connector for firmware upgrades
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Firmware update
USB micro connector for firmware upgrades
Powering
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Battery capacity
Up to 350 full power flashes
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Additional note
Battery charges in up to 80 minutes
Other
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Firmware updates
Yes
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Digital display
Yes
Measurements
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Weight
560 g (1.2 lbs) including battery
Light that’s both natural and beautiful
Because we designed the A1 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 A1 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 a Dome Diffuser, Bounce Card, Wide Lens, Gel Kit and a Soft Bounce.
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 A1 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 A1’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 A1 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 A1 can keep up because it recycles four times faster than most on-camera solutions – that’s every 1.2 seconds at full power. Put simply, you’ll never miss a shot.
Less time learning means more time shooting
We designed the A1 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 A1
The A1 is a tool that can take your photography as far as you want to go. Adding a second A1 will open up even more possibilities. In addition to embracing and more powerful lights like the B1X and the B2 and the 120+ light-shaping tools available, it will open the door to a world of creative opportunities.
Get natural and beautiful light, quickly and easily Profoto A1
The only difference between the 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 A1 our first, true on-camera solution.
It delivers a quality of light that’s both natural and beautiful, because like the larger Profoto lights in the family, the A1 features a round head that gives a soft smooth fall off – that’s what makes the light feel so wonderfully natural.
Photo: Sal Cincotta
The world is my studio
Sal Cincotta, one of the world’s premier wedding and portrait photographers, constantly pushes the limits, and travels the globe seeking locations that ensure unique and memorable images.
Follow Sal to New York City, where he puts the Profoto A1 to the test in a one of the world’s most iconic places. Challenged to create some epic imagery for his wedding couple, he battles the fast-paced environment in the city that never sleeps.
Photo: Michael Anthony
Product in use
Go behind the scenes with the A1
Photo: Sal Cincotta
Gallery
Images shot with the A1
Magnetic modifiers A1 Light Shaping Tools
Thanks to a smart magnetic mount built into the head, light shaping modifiers can be clicked on and off quickly and easily. Within seconds you’re working with the light, shaping it. You can view all A1 modifiers under Add ons.
The more lighting options you have, the more light shaping control and creativity you have at your disposal. The A1 is part of Profoto’s AirTTL system and offers a line of ease-to-use light shaping modifiers, and other accessories, designed to get everything to location quickly and easily.
Photo: Michael Anthony
Light Shaping Tools
Photography is all about controlling and shaping light. With the A1 it has never been easier to take your creativity to the next level with our dedicated range of magnetic, easy-to-use A1 modifiers.
