Description
The Profoto A1 has a 2.75″ round, tilting, rotating head. This is responsible for the A1’s natural-looking light with its soft gradual fall-off. The auto-zoom built into the head handles focal lengths from 32 to 105mm. In addition, the included Wide Lens gives you wide-angle coverage from 14 – 24mm. Override the auto-zoom function at any time and make your adjustments manually.
The A1 performs as well as it looks and feels. It recycles in 0.05 to 1.2 seconds. Faster than most flash units in its class. In addition, the A1 has action-stopping flash durations from 1/800 to 1/20,000 second. The A1 supports HSS (High-Speed Sync). Thus shoot at shutter speeds as short a 1/8000 second. The 76Ws head has an LED modelling light. This gives a preview of how the light is falling on your subject. Turn the modeling light on or off at will. See all adjustments on the exceptionally readable white on black LCD display
The included Li-Ion battery powers the A1 Flash. This has a capacity of 350 full power flashes and thousands of partial power shots. Power is topped up on an exhausted battery in about 80 minutes with the included 100 – 240 VAC charger. The battery doesn’t fade as its power is used, operating at peak performance until it’s exhausted. Purchase of an additional battery is recommended.
The A1 Flash in Studio:
When used off-camera the A1 is a highly capable Studio light. The flash has a built-in transceiver. Thus pair with other A1s, B2s or D2, B1 and B1X monolights. All the Air Remote wireless controllers can trigger the A1 at distances up to 1,000′. In addition, the Air Sync provides simple wireless triggering. While the Air Remote will let you wirelessly adjust power, grouping, channel selection and modeling light on/off. It’s the Air Remote TTL however, that allows you to explore and control the A1’s full capabilities. It wirelessly allows assignment of channels and groups as well as TTL and power level. In fact, the A1 has a switch that allows you to set your main light to TTL. Or switch to manual operation to adjust manual units in other groups. The A1 also has +/-3 stops of exposure compensation. Modify remotely for your specific needs.
Features of the Profoto A1 Flash (for Canon):
- Round head with soft, smooth and natural fall off
- AirTTL and HSS for fast professional images
- Smart magnetic click-on mount for A1 Light Shaping Tools
- 5 Dedicated A1 Light Shaping Tools available
- LED modeling light integrated to the head
- Air Remote built-in (6 groups, 8 channels)
- Rechargeable and exchangeable Li-Ion battery
- 1.2-sec recycling time to full power
- TTL/MAN switch
- Built-in auto-zoom in head with manual override handles lenses from 32 to 105mm
- Wide Lens handles camera lenses from 14 – 24mm
- Auto focus (AF) assist
- Large Hi-Res LCD display
- TTL Support for Canon
- Compatible with all Profoto Air Remotes, wireless range up to 300 metres (1,000 feet).
