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2020-09-14T08:05:56
Excellent product!
ALFRED M.
2020-06-11T17:52:55
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
Love these flash units. So easy to use. Very dependable. I now have three of them.
ROXANA M.
2020-01-03T14:57:51
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
Best off Camera Flash on the market
MICHAEL P.
2019-12-02T16:46:25
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
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
I love it! I love the light quality and how it looks the photos.
KARLA S.
2019-05-09T21:13:38
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
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
The ease of use is incredible!!
SHERRA M.
2019-01-21T14:28:34
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
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
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
Although a bit pricey, the flash has top of the line performance.
Scott G.
2018-12-16T13:14:05
A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for...amazing flash!
Scott G.
2018-11-21T22:21:19
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
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
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
Can I use it to Nikon Z7?
Mario U.
2018-09-11T10:06:52
Great flash. Very nice on the face.
Steve G.
2018-09-07T10:47:31
I recommend it 100%
FERNANDO B.
2018-09-05T08:34:35
This little strobe works great! Traded up from a Nikon Speedlight and haven’t looked back.
GREGORY C.
2018-08-30T17:41:51
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
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
I love this flash, make sure to have about 3 batteries
CHARLES G.
2018-08-24T05:12:01
this is a remarkablely powerful flash delivering a beautiful dispersed light.
RICHARD K.
2018-08-23T10:40:07
I just purchase this device and the light is gorgeous. Excellent product, Excellent quality. Recommended 110%
FERNANDO B.
2018-08-22T09:34:54
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
God came down to earth to make this light for all man kind... this is amazing
Danny A.
Z7, Z6, D5, D4S, D3S, D3X, D850, D810, D800, Df, D750, D700, D500, D300, D610, D600, D7100, D7000, D5600, D5300, D5200, D3300, D3200
Yes
Yes, USB micro connector for firmware upgrades
Yes
76Ws
9 f-stops (2.0-10)
9 f-stops (2.0-10)
0.05-1.2s
0.2 f-stop
Yes
LED
Normal sync and remote control up to 300 m (1000 ft). TTL and HSS up to 100 m (330 ft).
Up to 350 full power flashes
Up to 80 minutes
560g / 1.2 lb including battery
Today, Profoto announced the new Profoto A1.
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.