Used Profoto A1 AirTTL-C Studio Light for Canon

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2020-09-14T08:05:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Another great product from Profoto!

Excellent product!

ALFRED M.

2020-06-11T17:52:55

Rated 5 out of 5

ProFoto is the way to go!

These are expensive,.. however worth every penny. The ease of use and the capability.. out of a speed light?! Pretty solid product.

Ryan S.

2020-06-09T11:24:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Profoto flash

Love these flash units. So easy to use. Very dependable. I now have three of them.

ROXANA M.

2020-01-03T14:57:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this flash

Definitely worth it! I went back and forth on this and decided to pull the trigger. Shot a wedding with the A1 and my b10’s and it was excellent!!

Christian B.

2019-12-22T08:43:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Off Camera Flash

Best off Camera Flash on the market

MICHAEL P.

2019-12-02T16:46:25

Rated 5 out of 5

It’s the best becuase it works. Period.

Works flawlessly every time. Is there something cheaper? Yes? It the light even and beautiful and work consistently like it is supposed to with Profoto vs others. YES.

JOHN L.

2019-11-20T04:48:24

Rated 5 out of 5

The profoto A1 is amazing.

I now own three of the A1 flashes, I have traded in my Nikon SBs. The light is extremely pleasing and my clients have obviously noticed. My only complaints would be it toggles to easily from TTL to Manual and it will sometimes go from auto zoom to manual. I would admit that may be operator error.

Jeff S.

2019-07-17T14:43:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it

I love it! I love the light quality and how it looks the photos.

KARLA S.

2019-05-09T21:13:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Buy one now!

The Profoto A1 has changed the way I shoot and I will never look back. Came as expected and after a little YouTube I am shooting like a pro.

NATALIE M.

2019-04-18T11:12:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Worth the splurge!

I debated on purchasing this little studio light for what felt like years until I knew I had a situation coming up where I just was not comfortable with my 600ex going off consistently and I'm happy to say I was overjoyed with the ease of use, quality and control of this little booger. I'm so happy I finally jumped!

Marsais U.

2019-03-05T10:23:30

Rated 5 out of 5

ProFoto A1 is A1

The ease of use is incredible!!

SHERRA M.

2019-01-21T14:28:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome light

Awesome little light. I’ve heard complaints about the power but I don’t find this to be the case. It’s expensive but comes with three modifiers that are very good, a modeling light, good battery life, and the high sync boost is a great feature. The light gradation is beautiful and predictable so it’s easy to use. All in all it’s the easiest to use speed light I’ve ever used.

MATTHEW H.

2019-01-20T17:44:39

Rated 4 out of 5

Too expensive for what it is.

Quality of light was really nice, the ttl just didn’t work very good for me. Too expensive not to be perfect.

KEVIN H.

2019-01-09T14:46:29

Rated 3 out of 5

I recommend if you can wait for profoto’s bad repairing program

Good system when it is working.But Profoto systems are very unreliable.My two units of A1need to send out for service.But Profotois possibly outsourcing for most of crevice.Anything goes wrong, it will take at least 2 months to back in your hands...So that I needed to buy two more this time.I will be more than happy to share my experiences only from last year...I had to send my B2 unit and B2 battery new in the box and to service.It should be simple swap by manufacturer I think.But it took me about 4 months to get new battery back to me.Also my B1X had bad display out of box.I had no choice, since I have Profoto system...So that I wait and I buy new units while I wait.But when these are working, they do work and good recycling speed.I was using photogenic units for such long time and I was tired of bad white balance.White Balance and recycling speed are great.Yes, I still recommend to people if you can afford to buy for twice.

KAZUYA K.

2018-12-27T19:54:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Flash

Although a bit pricey, the flash has top of the line performance.

Scott G.

2018-12-16T13:14:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing flash!

A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for...amazing flash!

Scott G.

2018-11-21T22:21:19

Rated 5 out of 5

I am very pleased with my Profoto A1.

I was very surprised by the quality of light on-camera. With my canon flashes I did not like the way the light looked. This flash performed beyond my expectations both on and off camera. I bought additional accessories, filters, Profoto Soft Bounce and an extra battery. I plan to purchase another A1 in the near future. The A1 works nicely with my Profoto monolights.

MARK S.

2018-11-08T14:26:51

Rated 5 out of 5

A1 is all good

Profoto is a central part of my system, but I wasn’t sure if this was a light I needed. Literally within 1 min out of the box, it was clear this is an excellent light. Initially got it for an event I’m covering, but quickly found big uses for studio/location set ups too.

Mike L.

2018-11-08T13:52:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Invest in your future with Profoto A1

This Profoto A1 is an outstanding addition to your lighting kit. Use alone or with the new B10 and it becomes a hair light or background kicker. It literally fits in your hand and could fit in most jacket pockets. How many studio lights can say that? You don't just buy Profoto, you invest in it because it becomes an extension of your creativity! I'll be honest and admit, I used to shop at B&H, but no more. Adorama's customer service is superior and their secure packing is the best in the business. That alone is reason enough. Thank you Adorama!

J D.

2018-11-04T03:58:38

Rated 4 out of 5

MATCH

Can I use it to Nikon Z7?

Mario U.

2018-09-11T10:06:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent flash

Great flash. Very nice on the face.

Steve G.

2018-09-07T10:47:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Flash

I recommend it 100%

FERNANDO B.

2018-09-05T08:34:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Great alternative to speedlights

This little strobe works great! Traded up from a Nikon Speedlight and haven’t looked back.

GREGORY C.

2018-08-30T17:41:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Great light

I bought two of these. While I have only had them a few weeks, the tests and assignments have been impressive. The simplicity of the menus and operating the light is much better than a Canon system. Using the attachments is much slicker than all the 3rd party canon attachments that don't always work well or are clunky. I look forward to trying new things and creating an awesome light that complements my photography.

SCOTT I.

2018-08-28T08:41:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Addition to the Profoto Family

With the A1s there now exists a complete Profoto OCF ecosystem. I got a pair of them and they've been phenomenal thus far. I have yet to miss a shot with the incredibly fast recycle times. True to the Profoto mantra this is a pick up and go flash. Paired with the B1/2 combo the possibilities are endless. They're not inexpensive by any means but the investment will be worth it to anyone serious about taking their OCF game to the next level.

KENDRICK S.

2018-08-24T12:07:52

Rated 5 out of 5

My favorite flash ever

I love this flash, make sure to have about 3 batteries

CHARLES G.

2018-08-24T05:12:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Works as advertised

this is a remarkablely powerful flash delivering a beautiful dispersed light.

RICHARD K.

2018-08-23T10:40:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Great and Beautiful

I just purchase this device and the light is gorgeous. Excellent product, Excellent quality. Recommended 110%

FERNANDO B.

2018-08-22T09:34:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Expensive, yes. Worth it, yes.

One thing I have hated about my Nikon speed lights is the obnoxious battery game. With the Profoto A1 there is only one rechargeable battery. It is clean and simple. The light itself is very good. I’m not sure that it’s better at outputting light than my speed lights but the recycle time is amazingly better and the fact that it’s round means I’m not shifting it around to get the maximum power when I go from horizontal to vertical. I already use Profoto B 1’s so I already have the trigger and it is easy to use off camera. I really hate on camera flash but did some test shots and was happily surpread with the results. I love catch lights and got some. I did enlarge them slightly in post. A modifier would probably provide a catch light I would be satisfied with. I’m glad I pulled the trigger on this. Good bye to all the battery recharging circus.

SHAUNA B.

2018-08-21T08:41:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing Light

God came down to earth to make this light for all man kind... this is amazing

Danny A.

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Profoto A1 AirTTL Specifications

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  • Compatible Canon Cameras

    EOS R, EOS 1DX Mark II, EOS 1DX, EOS 1DS Mark III, EOS 5DS and 5DS-R, EOS 5D Mark IV, EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 6D Mark II, EOS 6D, EOS 7D Mark II, EOS 7D, EOS 80D, EOS 77D, EOS 70D, EOS 60D, EOS 800D, EOS 700D, EOS 1300D, EOS 1100D

  • Digital display

    Yes

  • USB Connection

    Yes, USB micro connector for firmware upgrades

  • User upgradeable firmware

    Yes

  • Max energy

    76Ws

  • Energy range

    9 f-stops (2.0-10)

  • HSS energy range

    9 f-stops (2.0-10)

  • Flash recycling time

    0.05-1.2s

  • Energy stability

    0.2 f-stop

  • TTL

    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).

  • Battery capacity

    Up to 350 full power flashes

  • Battery charging time

    Up to 80 minutes

Measurements

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  • Weight

    560g / 1,2 lb including battery

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About Profoto A1 AirTTL-C Studio Light for Canon

FEATURED REVIEWS

ProFoto is the way to go!

By Ryan S.

These are expensive,.. however worth every penny. The ease of use and the capability.. out of a speed light?! Pretty solid product.

Profoto flash

By ROXANA M.

Love these flash units. So easy to use. Very dependable. I now have three of them.

Profoto A1 - The world’s smallest studio light

The A1 is every inch a Profoto light – just smaller. Its unique round head delivers light that’s both natural and beautiful with a soft smooth fall-off. And it’s incredibly easy to use with superfast recycling and a long-lasting battery, so you’ll never miss a shot. On the move, shooting on-camera or off, this is light shaping excellence everywhere.

Compatible Canon cameras: EOS R, EOS 1DX Mark II, EOS 1DX, EOS 1DS Mark III, EOS 5DS and 5DS-R, EOS 5D Mark IV, EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 6D Mark II, EOS 6D, EOS 7D Mark II, EOS 7D, EOS 80D, EOS 77D, EOS 70D, EOS 60D, EOS 800D, EOS 700D, EOS 1300D, EOS 1100D

Profoto A1

The Profoto A1 has three main user benefits that it delivers:

  1. Natural and beautiful light
  2. Easy to use
  3. Never miss the shot

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. It also has a smart magnetic mount and three dedicated A1 Light Shaping Tools included that click on and off quickly and easily – a Dome Diffuser, Wide Lens and Bounce Card. They can also be stacked for more creative options.

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 of 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 battery built-in which 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.

Main 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
  • 5 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
  • Support for Canon, Nikon and later for Sony



Profoto A1

6 reasons to choose the Profoto A1

  1. Light that’s both natural and beautiful

Because we designed the A1 with a round head rather than the typical rectangular shape used by other on-camera solutions, the light it delivers is both natural and beautiful. That spread of light can also be easily adjusted from a wide setting, where the light has a soft smooth fall off to something narrower and more focused – with just a simple twist of the zoom ring on the head.

  1. More than light

Being able to work with light is the key to creating better, more creative images. That’s why the A1 has a dedicated set of light-shaping modifiers that, thanks to a built-in smart magnetic mount, can be easily clicked on and off or stacked to help you achieve exactly the effect you want. These include a Dome Diffuser, Bounce Card, Wide Lens, Gel Kit and a Soft Bounce.

  1. AirTTL means built-in convenience and versatility

With AirTTL you have a huge amount of built-in flexibility. TTL allows you to lock in the perfect exposure instantly, giving you far greater degree of control and a significantly faster workflow. It’s pretty much point-and-shoot; it’s easy, fast and precise. And the ‘Air’ feature means you can communicate with another A1 or other Profoto light seamlessly, and High-Speed Sync is right there when you need it.

  1. Never miss a shot

The A1 can keep up because it recycles four times faster than most on-camera solutions – that’s every 1.2 seconds at full power. Put simply, you’ll never miss a shot.

  1. Less time learning means more time shooting

We designed the A1 to be uncomplicated, so there’s no learning curve whatsoever. And because the interface is simple, clean and clear there’s no ‘death by menu.’ That means, you can spend more time engaged with your clients and creating a great image.

  1. Grow with the A1

The A1 is a tool that can take your photography as far as you want to go. Adding a second A1 will open up even more possibilities. In addition to embracing and more powerful lights like the B1X and the B2 and the 120+ light-shaping tools available, it will open the door to a world of creative opportunities.