Profoto's off-camera flashes
Monolights are self-contained off-camera flash units, with independently controlled power settings and light output. Unlike a flash pack, which consists of a separate generator and several flash heads, the monolight has its mains- or battery-powered built-in power source. As a result, they are compact, convenient, powerful lights that help you create beautifully lit images in the studio and on location.
Common to all monolights is that a remote is needed to trigger the flashes if you shoot with a camera. Our latest flashes are built with Profoto’s Bluetooth-enabled technology AirX. It enables you to unleash the full power of the flashes even when shooting from your smartphone, making it possible to capture, edit, and publish, all with the same device.
See the comparison below to see our range of moonlight flashes and their various functions.
Monolights explained in under a minute
Profoto's product expert Chris Fain talks about the difference types of monolights and when to use them.Get to know Profoto's monolights
Profoto's product expert Chris Fain demonstrates our range of monolights.What's the difference?
The big, little light.
Smaller than B-series flashes, perfect for natural light settings.
Flash power: 100 ws
Max energy range: 10 f-stops (0.1-100 Ws)
Recycling time: 0.1-1.9 s
Power supply: Profoto A-Series battery Mk II
Battery capacity: Up to 400 full power flashes
Built-in connectivity: Profoto AirX
Bluetooth: Yes
Continuous light max lumen: 200 lm
Continuous light dimming range: 100-10 %
Sync connector: No
Diameter: 7,5 cm / 2.95 in
Length: 17.5 cm / 6.9 in
Weight: 800 g / 1.76 lbs
Five times the power of a speedlight all packed
into the size of a medium sized camera lens.
Flash power: 250 Ws
Max energy range: 10 f-stops (0.5-250 Ws)
Recycling time: 0.05-1,3 s
Power supply: Li-Ion battery for B10
Battery capacity: Up to 400 full power flashes
Built-in connectivity: Profoto AirX
Bluetooth: Yes
Continuous light max lumen: 3,200 lm
Continuous light dimming range: 100-10 %
Sync connector: No
Diameter: 10 cm / 3.9 in
Length: 17.5 cm / 6.9 in
Weight: 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs
Ten times the power of a speedlight all packed
into the size of a large camera lens.
Flash power: 500 Ws
Max energy range: 10 f-stops (1-500 Ws)
Recycling time: 0.05-2.2 s
Power supply: Li-Ion battery for B10
Battery capacity: Up to 220 full power flashes
Built-in connectivity: Profoto AirX
Bluetooth: Yes
Continuous light max lumen: 3,200 lm
Continuous light dimming range: 100-10 %
Sync connector: No
Diameter: 10 cm / 3.9 in
Length: 23.5 cm / 9.3 in
Weight: 1.9 kg / 4.19 lbs
A robust and proven professional workhorse with
power in all the right places.
Flash power: 500 Ws
Max energy range: 9 f-stops (2-500 Ws)
Recycling time: 0.1-1.9 s
Power supply: Li-Ion Battery MkII for B1/B1X
Battery capacity: Up to 325 full power flashes
Built-in connectivity: Profoto AirTTL
Bluetooth: No
Continuous light max lumen: 3,200 lm
Continuous light dimming range: 100-10 %
Sync connector: Yes (Miniphone 3.5 mm)
Diameter: 10 cm / 3.9 in
Length: 31 cm / 12.2 in
Weight: 3.0 kg / 6.6 lbs
Versatile and super-fast mains powered monolight.
Flash power: 500 Ws
Max energy range: 10 f-stops (1-500 Ws)
Recycling time: 0.03-0.6 s
Power supply: Mains (100-127 V/ 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz)
Built-in connectivity: Profoto AirTTL
Bluetooth: No
Number of channels: 100
Continuous light: 300 W (halogen)
Continuous light dimming range: 100-1 %
Sync connector: Yes (Miniphone 3.5 mm)
Diameter: 10 cm / 3.9 in
Length: 31 cm / 12.2 in
Weight: 3.0 kg / 6.6 lbs
Versatile and super-fast mains powered monolight.
Flash power: 1,000 Ws
Max energy range: 10 f-stops (2-1,000 Ws)
Recycling time: 0.03-1.2 s
Power supply: Mains (100-127 V/ 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz)
Built-in connectivity: Profoto AirTTL
Bluetooth: No
Number of channels: 100
Continuous light: 300 W (halogen)
Continuous light dimming range: 100-1 %
Sync connector: Yes (Miniphone 3.5 mm)
Diameter: 10 cm / 3.9 in
Length: 31 cm / 12.2 in
Weight: 3.0 kg / 6.6 lbs
The light for high volume image production.
Flash power: 1,000 Ws
Max energy range: 10 f-stops (2-1,000 Ws)
Recycling time: 0.03-1.2 s
Power supply: Mains (100-127 V/ 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz)
Built-in connectivity: Profoto Air
Bluetooth: No
Number of channels: 100
Continuous light: 300 W (halogen)
Continuous light dimming range: 100-1 %
Sync connector: Yes (Miniphone 3.5 mm)
Diameter: 10 cm / 3.9 in
Length: 31 cm / 12.2 in
Weight: 3.0 kg / 6.6 lbs