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Profoto A1 User Manual

Profoto A1
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Profoto A1
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Profoto A1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeOn-Camera Flash
Color Temperature5500K
Zoom HeadYes
Wireless Channels8
Flash Duration1/800 to 1/20000 sec
Recycling Time1.2 seconds
BatteryLithium-Ion
Battery CapacityUp to 350 full-power flashes
Weight1.2 lb / 560 g with battery
Bounce HeadYes
Swivel HeadYes
Wireless OperationYes
Power Range9 f-stops
CompatibilityCanon, Nikon, Sony
Wireless Groups3

Summary

General safety instructions

Safety Precautions

General safety advice.

Electrical and Burn Hazards

Warnings for high voltage and hot parts.

RF and Laser Radiation

Safety notes for RF and laser radiation.

Disposal Guidelines

Instructions for environmental disposal.

Introduction

About the product

Description of the Profoto A1's design, features, and intended use.

Getting started

Battery charging

Step-by-step guide to charging the Profoto A1 battery.

On-camera use

Using the flash on-camera in TTL and manual modes.

Off-camera use

Operating the flash remotely from the camera.

Operation

Power on/off and mode selection

Managing power, standby, and switching between TTL/Manual modes.

Energy scale and TTL operation

Understanding energy levels and operating in TTL mode.

Flash exposure compensation and TTL display

Adjusting TTL compensation and interpreting TTL display.

Manual mode operation and display

Operating and adjusting in manual mode, viewing display.

Modeling light and flash head control

Controlling the modeling light and flash head activation.

Manual zoom and test sync

Adjusting beam angle and testing flash sync.

Off-camera use and settings menu

Setting up for off-camera use and navigating settings.

Ready signals and sync modes

Understanding ready signals and sync options.

Group, Channel, and Air settings

Configuring groups, channels, and Air transceiver.

Backlight, Standby, and AF Assist

Managing backlight, standby, and AF assist settings.

Zoom and General Air Notes

Adjusting zoom and general notes on Air system.

Light shaping

Dome Diffuser

Attaching and using the Dome Diffuser for soft light.

Bounce Card

Attaching and using the Bounce Card for directional light.

Wide Lens

Using the Wide Lens for a wider light spread.

Additional functions

Firmware upgrade

Instructions for updating the Profoto A1 firmware.

Factory reset

Restoring the flash unit to default settings.

Profoto Air compatibility

Technical data

Specifications

Key technical specifications of the Profoto A1 unit.

Warranty

Regulatory information

EU Declaration of Conformity

Profoto A1's compliance with EU directives.

Third party copyright & License Terms

Legal notices regarding software licenses and copyrights.

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