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Profoto D2 500Ws AirTTL Monolight

BH #PRD2A500 • MFR #901012
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Profoto D2 500Ws AirTTL Monolight
Key Features
  • 500Ws Monolight, 300W Modeling Lamp
  • Built-In AirTTL Radio Receiver
  • 0.03-0.6 sec Recycling
  • 1/63,000 sec Freeze Mode Flash Duration
This light checks every box on a photographer's wish list—a 0.6 second recycling time at full power, a 10-stop a power range, Freeze Mode, and a 300W modeling lamp. Folks, here's the Profoto D2 500Ws AirTTL Monolight.
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Profoto D2 500 AirTTL Overview

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Fast, Wide Power Range, TTL, and Wireless Connection
This light checks every box on a photographer's wish list—a 0.6 second recycling time at full power, a 10-stop a power range, Freeze Mode, and a 300W modeling lamp. Folks, here's the Profoto D2 500Ws AirTTL Monolight.
Shoot Faster and Easier Using TTL
The D2 shortens your shooting time with on-board TTL compatibility. Pros who formerly turned their noses up at the term "point-and-shoot" as amateurish will learn to love this technology. Simply set your lights up, set the camera to TTL and shoot. The first shot is nearly always a keeper. The key to this control is the optional Air Remote TTL-C (for Canon) or TTL-N (for Nikon). Operating on 2.4 GHz bandwidth, the wireless transmitter, which is really a controller, has 8 frequency channels with 6 groups and a range of up to 330' for TTL triggering and 1000' for normal triggering. Each channel has power ratio capability of +/- 2 stops. If you prefer to use manual, you have 10 stops of power variation.
Overpower Any Light
The D2 packs enough punch to overpower the available light in almost any situation. Its power is also an advantage when shooting at longer distances or when using larger light shaping tools. Profoto High-Speed Sync (HSS) enables you to shoot with shutter speeds up to 1/8000 of a second. Use HSS to shoot with a wide aperture in bright conditions or to freeze action with absolute sharpness.
Freeze the Moment
The good news for special effects photographers and sports shooters is that the D2 can shoot bursts of 20 flashes per second, so you're sure to capture peak action or several versions of it. In addition, the D2 also supports High Speed Sync up to 1/8000 of a second for photographers who want to stop action or use wide apertures with full ambient light control. The D2 can shoot up to 20 flashes per second. That's fast enough to catch the best of any moment. Ask your subject to jump, and you'll have 20 mid-air exposures to choose from.
Advanced Smartphone Apps
The D2 also features an enhanced, intuitive LCD screen display, as well as full compatibility with Profoto Control and Profoto Camera apps, making your life much easier by streamlining the lighting process through your iPhone or Android device. Modeling Light, Ready Indicator, Mode, Sync, Channel, and Group are easily selected through the Settings button. The display even flips around the way your iPhone does in case you're working with the head upside down or hanging it overhead.
Use it Anywhere
The D2 has a self-seeking multi-voltage (100-240) power supply for worldwide use, too. Profoto has covered so many features on the photographer's wish list that you'll wonder what they can come up with next.

Profoto D2 500 AirTTL Specs

Key Specs
Item Type
1x Monolight
Includes Flash Tube
Yes
Included Light Modifier
1x Reflector (Built-In)
Included Storage Case
Yes
Power Range
1 to 500 Ws
 
Power Control
10-Stop Range in 1/10-Stop Increments
Recycle Time
0.03 to 0.6 Sec
TTL Metering
Yes, via Non-Included Transmitter (Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II, Four Thirds TTL, FUJIFILM TTL, Leica TTL, Nikon i-TTL, Sony ADI / P-TTL)
Modeling Light
1x 300 W Tungsten Bulb Included
Wireless Remote Control Type
Radio/RF Receiver Built-In
IR Built-In
Optical Receiver Built-In
Sync Speed
1/250 Sec
1/8000 Sec (High-Speed)
Power Source
AC Power (Cable Included)
Inputs/Outputs
1x Barrel / Coax Female Flash Sync Input
1x Micro-USB Female Firmware Input
1x IEC Female Power Input (100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz)
Weight
6.6 lb / 3.02 kg
Light Fixture
Item Type
1x Monolight
Includes Flash Tube
Yes
Included Light Modifier
1x Reflector (Built-In)
Included Storage Case
Yes
Power Range
1 to 500 Ws
 
Power Control
10-Stop Range in 1/10-Stop Increments
Recycle Time
0.03 to 0.6 Sec
Color Temperature
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Flash Ready Indicator
Audio & Visual
TTL Metering
Yes, via Non-Included Transmitter (Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II, Four Thirds TTL, FUJIFILM TTL, Leica TTL, Nikon i-TTL, Sony ADI / P-TTL)
Cooling System
Fan
Umbrella Mount
Yes
Front Accessory Mount
Profoto
Replaceable Flash Tube
Yes (User Replaceable)
Modeling Light
Modeling Light
1x 300 W Tungsten Bulb Included
Socket Type
G6.35
Control Modes
Free Set, Full On, Off, Proportional
On/Off Switch
Yes
Connectivity
Wireless
2.4 GHz Radio/RF
IR
Wireless Remote Control Type
Radio/RF Receiver Built-In
IR Built-In
Optical Receiver Built-In
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: Profoto Control
Wireless Channels
8
Wireless Groups
6
Wireless Frequency
2.4 GHz
Wireless Range
1000' / 300 m (Radio/RF)
Flash Duration
t.5: 1/63,000 to 1/2600 Sec
Sync Speed
1/250 Sec
1/8000 Sec (High-Speed)
Power & I/O
Power Source
AC Power (Cable Included)
Inputs/Outputs
1x Barrel / Coax Female Flash Sync Input
1x Micro-USB Female Firmware Input
1x IEC Female Power Input (100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz)
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Included Adapter / Cable
1x USA Type-A/B to IEC Male Cable
Auto Dump
Yes
Circuit Protection
Adaptive Thermal Control
General
Display
LCD
Dimensions
12.2 x 7.1 x 5.1" / 31 x 18 x 13 cm
Weight
6.6 lb / 3.02 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
12.14 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
17.95 x 10.25 x 6.9"

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