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2018-02-27T07:25:16

Rated 1 out of 5

Not so reliable

Bought 4 of these and 1 was DOA when received. After working with these lights, in a studio, for a year and a half, some things that are nice, like the remote, but these things go through model lamps once a month. Already had 3 heads blow up on me in a year, 2 within 2 days of each other. Profoto covered them under warranty, but i was out lights for several weeks. Luckily I have Normans and Speedotrons which have been reliable for me for 25, 30 years. Profoto's also don't tilt 180 degrees, so you can't bounce off the ceiling. I'm BUMMED!

MIKE I.

2016-02-27T15:00:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Best monolight ever

I had to save a lot to buy Profoto but the wait was worth it. I have four D1 Air 1000W/s for almost two and a half years and they are simply the best monolights you can buy. I researched a lot before deciding for Profoto and I have no regrets, it’s a brand easy to love because it’s quality. This monolights are powerful, consistent and a delight to the eyes. The controls are precise and with the air remote you can adjust your values wherever you are. Recycling times are fast and color temperature is always reliable. The only thing I would improve is the sound the fan produce, but I mostly work with loud music in the background, so that’s in not a problem to me. I use the D1 Air 1000W/s in studio for product photography mostly, I started with the monolights, now I have some light shaping tools and other accessories, but that feeling of always want more Profoto products will never leave.

Juan S.

Profoto D1 Specifications

About Profoto D1

The Profoto D1 Air 1000 Flash Unit is fully digital, not just on the display panel, but in the flash output control circuitry as well. This to ensure a consistency in flash-to-flash color temperature and flash energy.

D1

The dual mode SMPS capacitor charging technology ensures the flash-to-flash precision which is essential for today's photographer. The 7 f-stop power range gives all the power the demanding photographer needs for creative freedom, to shoot with high speed and full open lens.

D1

The D1 Air series is designed from Profotos philosophy of look, listen and touch. Controls are easy to use, freeing your mind, eyes and hands, so you can focus on the image you are creating. The unique built-in reflector gives you full control and minimizes stray light.

*It is designed for use with softboxes and umbrellas and for use with or without additional reflectors.

D1

Short flash duration gives images a crisp feel and the fast recycling time means that you never have to wait for the flash. You will always get the image quality you want. All this in a package that offers 1/10 f-stop control, giving you the confidence that the images will be exactly as you want them.

D1

Features.

  • Compact and lightweight
  • Built in reflector gives you full control, minimizes stray light and maximizes the light output. It is designed for use with softboxes and umbrellas and for use with or without additional reflectors. Optional grids and clear glass plate gives you further control.
  • The frosted glass plate and the built in reflector protects the flash tube and modeling lamp which makes the D1 easy to transport
  • Use the full range of Profoto light shaping tools system
  • The 7 f-stop power range gives all the power the demanding photographer needs for creative freedom, to shoot with high speed and wide open lenses. Controlled in 1/10 f-stop precise and repeatable increments.
  • Built-in microprocessors ensure the output consistency +/- 0.05 f-stop and +/- 30 °K flash to flash
  • Short recycling times to keep up with the active objects so you never have to wait for the flash
  • Short flash duration to stop action
  • Multivoltage. Plug in anywhere in the world and no need to change modeling lamp
  • Profoto Air system built-in, for remote control and triggering from up to 300m
  • Trigger the flash via sync cable, IR slave or Profoto Air system
  • Connect to your PC or Mac with Profoto Studio Air software
  • Optional external battery for on-location use
  • Can be used with Petrol Electric generators, rated 800W continues load
  • Adaptive thermal control ensures overheating preventions and allows you to get maximum out of the flash. 1500 flashes per hour at full energy
  • Built in modeling light 300W
  • Built-in fan for longer shooting sessions and maximum performance
  • The unique Zoom function allows you to freely move the source of light toward the focus of the reflector. This creates several light shapes for each lighting purpose
  • Choose from the vast variety of Light Shaping Tools available. Uncomplicated handling of all accessories, e.g. softboxes can be rotated 360 degree in both directions

The Profoto D1 Air 1000 Flash Unit is fully digital, not just on the display panel, but in the flash output control circuitry as well. This to ensure a consistency in flash-to-flash color temperature and flash energy.

The dual mode SMPS capacitor charging technology ensures the flash-to-flash precision which is essential for today's photographer. The 7 f-stop power range gives all the power the demanding photographer needs for creative freedom, to shoot with high speed and full open lens.

The D1 Air series is designed from Profotos philosophy of look, listen and touch. Controls are easy to use, freeing your mind, eyes and hands, so you can focus on the image you are creating. The unique built-in reflector gives you full control and minimizes stray light.

It is designed for use with softboxes and umbrellas and for use with or without additional reflectors.

Short flash duration gives images a crisp feel and the fast recycling time means that you never have to wait for the flash. You will always get the image quality you want. All this in a package that offers 1/10 f-stop control, giving you the confidence that the images will be exactly as you want them.

Profoto D1 Features

  • Compact and lightweight
  • Built in reflector gives you full control, minimizes stray light and maximizes the light output. It is designed for use with softboxes and umbrellas and for use with or without additional reflectors. Optional grids and clear glass plate gives you further control.
  • The frosted glass plate and the built in reflector protects the flash tube and modeling lamp which makes the D1 easy to transport
  • Use the full range of Profoto light shaping tools system
  • The 7 f-stop power range gives all the power the demanding photographer needs for creative freedom, to shoot with high speed and wide open lenses. Controlled in 1/10 f-stop precise and repeatable increments.
  • Built-in microprocessors ensure the output consistency +/- 0.05 f-stop and +/- 30 ½K flash to flash
  • Short recycling times to keep up with the active objects so you never have to wait for the flash
  • Short flash duration to stop action
  • Multivoltage. Plug in anywhere in the world and no need to change modeling lamp
  • Profoto Air system built-in, for remote control and triggering from up to 300m
  • Trigger the flash via sync cable, IR slave or Profoto Air system
  • Connect to your PC or Mac with Profoto Studio Air software
  • Optional external battery for on-location use
  • Can be used with Petrol Electric generators, rated 800W continues load
  • Adaptive thermal control ensures overheating preventions and allows you to get maximum out of the flash. 1500 flashes per hour at full energy
  • Built in modeling light 300W
  • Built-in fan for longer shooting sessions and maximum performance
  • The unique Zoom function allows you to freely move the source of light toward the focus of the reflector. This creates several light shapes for each lighting purpose
  • Choose from the vast variety of Light Shaping Tools available. Uncomplicated handling of all accessories, e.g. softboxes can be rotated 360 degree in both directions

Key Features

  • Compact & lightweight
  • Built in reflector gives you full control
  • Use the full range of Profoto light shaping tools system
  • 7 f-stop power range
  • Built-in microprocessors
  • Short recycling times to keep up

What's in the box:

  • Profoto D1 1000 Air Flash Unit with Built-in Reflector and Power Cable
  • Coated Flash Tube
  • Modeling Lamp
  • Stand Adapter
  • Transport Cap
  • Power Cable
  • Profoto 2 Years Warranty