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Billed as the “world’s smallest studio light,” the Profoto A1
is, in form and function, both an on-camera and an off-camera flash and can be easily integrated with studio lighting systems.
This 76 W/s flash features a round head and provides both TTL and manual exposure options, as well as High Speed Sync. Its rechargeable Li-Ion battery provides up to 350 full-power flashes and recharges in about 80 minutes. Other notable features include built-in AirTTL, a unique magnetic mount for light modifiers and a modeling light.
This $995 unit is currently available for Nikon and Canon, with a Sony model in the works. The flash comes with several accessories, including a bounce card, 180-degree dome diffuser, wide lens diffuser, carry bag, stand and micro USB cable. Other accessories, including gels and soft bounces, are also available.
For our review, we made test shots using the Profoto A1 mounted on a Nikon D500 with a NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 lens.
Features
From its round head to its turn lock, the Profoto A1 feels sturdy. It weighs in at 1.2 pounds with battery and measures 4.3 x 3.0 x 6.5 inches.
It is by far the most intuitive flash we’ve ever used, thanks to its simplified menu system. Just push the center settings button to activate a clearly labeled menu. Each individual box contains multiple settings for such functions as Modeling Light intensity, Zoom, Standby time, Sync, AF Assist light and more. This menu also provides access to Air TTL 8 Channel and 3 Groups (per...