
Review Summary
2018-02-27T07:25:16
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
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.
1000
7
15.6 - 1000
1/1 - 1/64
1/10
1/700 - 1/1800
0.2 - 2.0
0.2 - 2.0
5600
+/- 0.05
77
Yes
120/300
Off / Prop / Free dim
Yes, Profoto Air
Yes, Profoto Air
Up to 300 m
Cable / IR / Air
Yes, f-stop
Yes, Temperature Controlled
300mm x130mm (170 incl. Stand adapter)
11.8" x 5.12" (6.69 incl. Stand adapter)
2.94 / 6.48
Porofoto 2 years warranty
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.

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.