Technical specifications
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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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HSS energy range
9 f-stops (2-10)
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Recycling time
0.05-1.2s
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Energy stability
0.2 f-stop
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TTL
Yes
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HSS
Yes
Modeling 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).
Additional connections
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USB
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
Miscellaneous
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User upgradeable firmware
Yes
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Digital display
Yes
Measurements
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Weight
560 g (1.2 lbs) including battery
Reviews
What's included?
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A-Series Battery Charger

A1 AirTTL-C Unit

USB Cable 2.0 Type A to Micro B
FAQ
Enable ‘Air’ in the menu and select same channel on both transmitting and receiving unit and you are ready to shoot off-camera.
In the camera, select ‘Auto FP’ and you are ready to use any shutter speed on the camera.
Some cameras restrict maximum speed when using flash on camera. By using ‘X-SYNC’ you can shoot up to 20 frames per second. The X-sync mode only works in manual mode and without High Speed Sync.
The A1 is designed to be used in dry conditions and should not be used in rain or snow.
Yes, since they are magnetic, you can stack different A1 modifiers together. When using Soft Bounce, please make sure to fit additional modifiers on top on Soft Bounce and not under it. This will make sure best fitting of the Soft Bounce.
The easiest way is to use umbrellas to create soft lighting. Use a stand adapter with hot shoe connection and umbrella mount. You can also use Profoto RFi Speedlight Speedring together with the full range of RFi Softboxes.
Yes, A1 can be used with full functionality with any Profoto Air Remote TTL on camera. It doesn’t matter which brand A1 is made for when it is used off-camera.
For Canon users, make sure ‘Hi-S’ is activated. If not, the camera will sync at maximum sync speed which is normally 1/200s or 1/250s. That will normally result in an over exposed image in bright condition. For Nikon users, make sure ‘Auto FP’ is activated in the camera so that a fast shutter speed can be used.
At some settings the LED will flicker which can result in lines across the image. Follow the instruction ‘Can I use the modeling light on the A1 for video and still images?’ in this FAQ how to set the model light for best result.
Make sure the Soft Bounce is mounted directly on the A1 head. If you use any modifier in between this will weaken the connection.
Latest firmware updates
Released
09 March, 2020
Version
C7
Release notes
- No feature changes.
- Minor bugfixes.
Released
20 November, 2019
Version
C6
Release notes
- Minor bugfixes from previous version C5.
- Mac installer fixed for macOS Catalina.
Released
30 September, 2019
Version
C5
Release notes
- "On (Transmit only)" is added to the list of user selectable Air settings. If you are using A1/A1X on camera and activate this setting you can use it to trigger and control other lights on selected channel but your A1/A1X cannot be triggered or controlled by others.
- Minor bug fixes.
Released
15 May, 2019
Version
C3
Release notes
- More Air channels are added. Channel 9-20 are added to previous channels 1-8.
- Redesigned and improved user interface (for the A1).
- Improved save-settings handling.
- Various minor fixes.
Released
30 November, 2018
Version
B9
Release notes
Profoto A1 for Canon
- The update adds camera compatibility with Canon EOS R.
- Note that EOS R doesn´t support the AF assist on the A1. It will use on-camera LED as AF assist.
Profoto A1 for Nikon
- The update adds camera compatibility with Nikon Z6 and Z7.
- Note that Z6 and Z7 doesn't support the AF assist on the A1. They will use on-camera LED as AF assist.
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A1 for Canon The world’s smallest studio light
Product number: 901201-US
The Profoto A1 is designed with light shaping capabilities; it has a unique round head with a soft, smooth fall-off that makes it easy to create a natural and beautiful light. The A1 also offers a built-in LED modeling light that makes it easy to set the light and understand how light and shadows work together.
And it’s extremely easy to use. The user interface is large, clean and clear. Like all Profoto products, it’s intuitive to use and you don’t need to read a long instruction manual to understand how it works. AirTTL remote is also built in to the A1. With AirTTL and HSS you create professional results fast and easy and with the remote you can seamless connect to other Profoto flashes and control them easily from the A1.
Profoto A1 is not only an on-camera flash, it’s also very effective off-camera as a standalone unit. The A1 has its own Li-Ion high capacity exchangeable battery 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. A1 can keep up with you because it recycles four times faster than other on-camera solutions – that’s 1.2s at full power. Put simply, you’ll never miss a shot.
For compatible cameras, see the Technical specifications tab.
Features
- Round head with soft, smooth and natural fall off.
- AirTTL and HSS for a beautiful professional image fast.
- Smart magnetic click-on mount for A1 Light Shaping Tools.
- Dedicated A1 Light Shaping Tools available.
- LED modeling light integrated to the head.
- Air Remote built-in.
- Rechargeable and exchangeable Li-Ion battery.
- 1.2s recycling time.
- TTL/MAN switch.
- Built in motor-zoom with hand control.
- Auto focus (AF) assist.
- Large Hi-Res display.