Profoto D2 The world's fastest monolight with TTL
You’re always up to speed with the D2
The versatile and super-fast Profoto D2 monolight with TTL and HSS is up to any challenge. With the ability to freeze action at up to 1/63,000 of a second, shoot bursts of 20 images per second and sync with camera shutter speeds as fast as 1/8,000 of a second, the D2 is redefining the definition of speed in monolights.
Overview
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Product number
330178
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Popular applications
Portrait, Sports and action, Still life
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Recommended for
Studio and high volume photography
Flash
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Max energy
500 Ws
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Energy range
10 f-stops (0.5 - 500 Ws)
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Energy control increments
0.1 f-stops
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Recycling time
0.03-0.6 s
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Energy stability
± 1/20 f-stop
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Flash modes
Normal or Freeze
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Flash duration t0.1
Normal mode: 1/1,000 s (500 Ws) - 1/7,700 s (1 Ws)
Freeze mode: 1/1,000 s (500 Ws) - 1/13,500 s (1 Ws) -
Flash duration t0.5
Normal mode: 1/2,600 s (500 Ws) - 1/17,000 s (1 Ws)
Freeze mode: 1/2,600 s (500 Ws) - 1/63,000 s (1 Ws) -
F-stop @ 2m / 100 ISO
45 8/10 with Magnum Reflector
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Beam angle
No data
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Field angle
No data
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Color temp stability
±150 K over range. ±20 K flash to flash
Continuous light
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Lamp type
Halogen (GY 6.35)
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Max luminous flux (lumen)
No data
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Max illuminance @ 1meter (lux)
No data
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Color temperature
3200 K
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Beam angle
No data
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Field angle
No data
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Max power
300 W
Wireless connectivity
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Built-in connectivity
Profoto AirTTL
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Frequency band
2.4 GHz (2404 to 2479.3 MHz)
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Supported Air functions
Sync and remote control (Air 1 and Air 2)
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Number of Air channels
100 (1-100)
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Control flash power using absolute values
Yes (with Air2 mode compatible remote)
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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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Operating range
Normal sync and remote control 0.5-100 m (1.5-330 ft)
Connectors
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Sync
1x 3.5 mm socket (mini-phone)
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Other
USB Micro
Powering
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Power supply
100-127V/200-240V, 50/60 Hz (nominal)
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Mains fuse requirement
6A/230V, 10A/120V
Other
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Firmware update
via USB Micro
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Operation temperature
+10 C to +35 C (-10 C to +50 C with reduced performance)
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Storage temperature
Store in normal indoor conditions
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Photocell/IR-slave
Yes
Measurements
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Width
13 cm / 5.5 in
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Length
31 cm / 12.2 in
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Height
18 cm / 7.1 in
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Weight
3.0 kg / 6.6 lbs
Quick to set up. Easy to use.
Profoto doesn’t do complicated. The D2 is a light with few simple, intuitive controls and a large LED display that’s easy to read in the dark or in bright sunshine, where you often find some of the best photographers. So instead of fiddling with sub menus or user manuals, you can focus on being creative. And setting up takes seconds. Sometimes less is more.
Capture the moment in perfect light with AirTTL
Finding the right exposure first time can be a challenge when time is limited or the light is constantly changing. AirTTL automatically finds it for you - so all you need to do is point and shoot. Alternatively, you can switch to manual mode, keep your previous TTL settings and fine tune the exposure until you achieve exactly the look and feel you want. And with Air Remote you can wirelessly trigger your lights at the click of a button up to a range of 300 m (1000 ft.) in direct sunlight.
Capture the action
Shooting in super quick bursts of 20 flashes per second you can capture all of the action. Ask your subject to jump and you’ll have 20 mid-air exposures to choose from. And besides fast recycling, D2 can also sync with the quickest shutter speeds up to 1/8,000s.
Freeze the moment
Creating crisp, sharp images with no motion blur is not a problem for the world’s fastest monolight. D2’s short flash duration of up to 1/63,000s enables it to freeze an image with absolute sharpness. You’ll notice that the finer details really stand out – a splash of water, a speck of powder, even a strand of hair.
Overpower any light. Or add a hint of light.
D2’s wide 10-stop power range offers you flexible options for different lighting scenarios. It packs enough punch to overpower the sun and illuminate larger areas. Yet you can also use the lower f-stops to add a subtle hint of light in darker environments – perfect for when you want to create a cozy, moody atmosphere. Whatever you choose, it’s like having a complete palette of colors at your disposal.
Shape light in broad daylight with HSS
With Profoto High-Speed Sync (HSS) it doesn’t matter how bright the sun shines. It enables you to use your flash at shutter speeds up to 1/8,000s. So you can overpower the sun and shape your light even with large apertures in broad daylight.
Explore your light shaping potential
D2 is compatible with over 120 light shaping tools and has a rubber collar that makes it easy to slip them on to fit the head. And that’s not all, because D2 also has several built-in features. The zoom allows you to change the light characteristics of each LST, offering even more creative possibilities. It’s like having several LSTs in one. D2 also has a flat front with an integrated reflector that provides wide even light with high efficiency as well as being very compact and well protected.
Always up to speed Profoto D2
A photographer faces many different challenges every day. It’s with that in mind that we created the Profoto D2. It’s a breakthrough, because it’s the world’s fastest monolight with TTL. So for the first time, no matter what the assignment, speed is always on your side.
You can freeze action with absolute sharpness, shoot in super quick bursts, sync with the fastest camera shutter speeds available, and shoot fast and easy with HSS and TTL. So whether you’re shooting sports, food or fashion, with the D2 you’re always up to speed.
Photo: Evan Pantiel
A week in a photographer's life
Every new day is a new challenge for a photographer. Will it be a portrait, sports, fashion or something else completely? And no matter what that day brings, it must always end the same way – with a great shot. Dealing with these pressures takes experience, talent and speed. Follow photographer Andreas Lundberg during his one week experience with the D2.
Product in use
Go behind the scenes with the D2
Photo: Edu Lopéz
Gallery
Images shot with the D2
Exclusive behind the scenes
The secrets of character portrait lighting
The secrets of character portrait lighting
Watch John reveal his secrets on how to create short and broad light using the Profoto D2 Read moreThe more lighting options you have, the more light shaping control and creativity you have at your disposal. The D2 is part of Profoto's AirTTL system and offer a range of high-end lighting options, access to more than 120 light shaping tools and premium designed bags to get everything to location quickly and easily.
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Air Remote TTL
Shoot in automatic TTL mode, control your flashes manually from your camera, sync several flashes at once – AirTTL makes it all possible.
