Profoto D30 Monolight

Overview
The Profoto D30 is a mains-powered monolight with 11 f-stops flash capacity, a recycling time of 0.01-0.7 seconds, and a bi-color LED modeling light. It has a compact, lightweight, and sturdy design, with ECO, Boost, and Freeze flash modes. The D30 is compatible with Profoto AirX and all Profoto 100mm light shapers, and can be used with an optional handle.

The D30 is versatile and reliable, suitable for a variety of photo sessions, from product and fashion to portraiture. It is easy to set up and use, with an intuitive interface and AirX connectivity for remote control. The bi-color LED modeling light provides adjustable color temperature and video-quality color rendering, making it adaptable to different lighting situations. With its compatibility with a wide range of light modifiers, the D30 allows for creative flexibility in lighting setups.

Included in box
1x Monolights
1x Profoto D30
1x OCF Case
1x OCF Stand Adapter
Power Cable C13 5 m UK

About the Profoto D30 Monolight
The Profoto D30, a mains-powered monolight, drives diverse days forward.

The compact and lightweight design combined with excellent flash consistency and bi-color modeling light makes the D30 a reliable monolight, capable of enabling a variety of photo sessions. All from product and fashion to portraiture, in the studio or on location, choice speaks the loudest when it comes to the D30. With a flash range of 11 f-stops, the D30 is an adaptable light, fit for every situation, as a main light or to illuminate a sliver of an object.

The D30 is easy to set up, and with its intuitive interface, you can start shooting immediately. The AirX connectivity allows you to have full control directly from the remote on the camera or from the Profoto apps.

There are three different flash modes to choose from; ECO for color consistency and increased equipment lifetime, Boost for a little extra power, and Freeze for the shortest flash duration and elimination motion blur.

The D30 comes with a bi-color LED modeling light. This bright and energy-efficient light has an adjustable color temperature and video-quality color rendering. It can be used as a continuous light in some situations when just a touch of light is needed, and thanks to the adjustable color temperature, it is easy to adapt it to the surrounding light. The D30 is compatible with the wide range of Profoto 100 mm light modifiers, and thanks to its sturdy construction, even the largest light modifier can be used.

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Flash
Max energy 500 Ws
Energy range 11 f-stops (0.5 – 500 Ws)
Energy control increments 0.1 f-stops (0.1-10)
Recycling time 230V / 50Hz: 0.01-0.7 s 200V / 50Hz: 0.01-0.6 s 120V / 60Hz: 0.01-0.8 s 100V / 50Hz: 0.01-0.9 s
Energy stability <0.03 f-stop at energy 3.0-10 <0.06 f-stop at energy 0.1-2.9 Flash modes Eco (Normal), Boost and Freeze Flash duration t0.1 Eco mode: 1/300 s (10) - 1/5000 s (0.1) Boost mode: 1/300 s (10) - 1/6200 s (0.1) Freeze mode: 1/300 s (10) - 1/9800 s (0.1) Flash duration t0.5 Eco mode: 1/900 s (10) - 1/10700 s (0.1) Boost mode: 1/900 s (10) - 1/13800 s (0.1) Freeze mode: 1/900 s (10) - 1/21100 s (0.1) Color temperature Eco mode: 6000K +-100K Boost mode: 6000K +-100K Freeze mode: 6000K (10) - 9000K (0.1) F-stop @ 2m / 100 ISO Bare: 16 7/10 OCF Magnum: 32 3/10 Magnum: 32 9/10 Beam angle 66° Field angle 111° Continuous light Lamp type LED Max luminous flux (lumen) 4,400 lm Max illuminance @ 1meter (lux) Bare: 1500 lx OCF Magnum: 7300 lx Magnum: 6800 lx Dimming range 100-10 % Color temperature 2,800 - 7,000 K ±500 K Color rendering index (CRI) >94
Beam angle 63°
Field angle 105°
Max power 35 W
Wireless connectivity
Built-in connectivity Profoto AirX
Frequency band 2.4 GHz
Supported Air functions Sync, TTL, HSS, Remote control (Air 1 and Air 2)
Number of Air channels 100 (1-100)
Number of groups per Air Channel 6 (A-F)
Wireless operating range With Profoto remotes: 0.5 – 100 m (1.5- 330 ft)*
With Bluetooth devices: 0.1- 30 m (0.3-90 ft) * in optimal conditions up to 300 m (1000 ft)
Supported apps for Bluetooth devices Profoto Camera and Profoto Control apps
Connectors
Sync 1 x 3.5 mm socket (mini-phone)
Other USB-C service port
Powering
Power supply AC 100-240V 50/60Hz
Mains fuse requirement 10 A
Other
Firmware update via USB-C or Bluetooth
Photocell/IR-slave Yes
Stand adapter Yes for standard 5/8 studs
Umbrella mount Yes (in stand adapter)
Operation temperature 0 °C to +35 °C +32 °F to +95 °F
Storage temperature Store in normal indoor conditions
Measurements
Width 11 cm / 4.3 in
Length 25.5 cm / 10 in
Height 16 cm / 6.3 in with stand adapter 11 cm / 4.3 in without stand adapter
Weight 2.1 kg / 4.7 lb with stand adapter 1.85 kg / 4.1 lb without stand adapter
Optional handle is sold separately. The handle weight is 104 grams (3.7 oz)

Mains-powered monolight
11 f-stops flash capacity (0.5-500 Ws)
0,01-0,7 seconds recycling time
Bi-color LED modeling light
Compact, lightweight and sturdy design
ECO, Boost, and Freeze flash modes
Compatible with Profoto AirX
Compatible with all Profoto 100mm light shapers
Can be used with optional handle (bought separately)
User changeable flashtubes