User guide Profoto A1
For other languages visit: www.profoto.com 2 A1 AirTTL www.profoto.com ConnyDufgran, founder Enjoy your Profoto product! Profoto Light Shaping Tools helpthemto create outstandingimages. light from photographers who are sharingtheir stories about how www.profoto.com/profoto-stories, to learnmore aboutshaping I encourage you to signup for our newsletter or visit Profoto stories, we’re certain you will soonget thehangof it. The almostinfinite possibilitiesmight seembewildering at first, but in any way you canimagine. a wide assortment of light shapingtools, allowing you to shapethelight the real adventure. That is why we take prideinproviding you with such product isonly thebeginningof that journey. Usingit for light shapingis with you for years and help you grow as a photographer. But getting the As a result, we are confident that your new Profoto product will stay specified performance, quality andsafety, itisano-go. extensive andstricttesting program. Unlessitcomplies with the confidence. Before shipping, every oneof our products passesan detail. We only putour nameonaproduct in which we have the fullest If the years have taught usonething, itisto never neglectasingle that almost half a century’s worth of experience was put into its making. Regardless if you choseanew flash or anew light shapingtool, know Profoto product! Congratulations on your new www.profoto.com
3 A1 AirTTL 4 A1 AirTTL www.profoto.com General safety instructions LASER PRODUC CLASS 1 T and electronic equipment ontheEuropean market, when product life hasended! Follow local legal requirements for separate disposal of waste, for instance WEEE directive for electrical Equipment may bereturned to Profoto distributors free of charge for recycling according to WEEE. Equipment contains electricalandelectronic components that couldbeharmful to theenvironment. Final Disposal with thiscautionmight leadto possibleexposure to hazardous laser radiation. Caution: Donot remove, disassembleor manipulate thelaser auto focus assist light. Failure to comply No. 50, date June 24, 2007. < 300 aperture at 100mmdistancein front of theexit window of theautofocus assistunitat room temperature: IEC 60825-1, Edition 2.0 (2007-03). Wavelength at room temperature: 660nm. Power through 7mm Laser radiation is usingshared with other users. Interference cannot beruledout. Make sure thedevice isoperated according to localregulations. The frequency spectrumthisdevice document are followed, especially thoseconcerningoperating temperature andsupply voltage range. should betaken when thedevice isintegrated insystems. Make sure that allspecifications within this This equipment makes useof theradio spectrumandemitsradio frequency energy. Proper care Note aboutRF! operation itmay reach hightemperature. If front lens cracks, itmust be replaced before re-use of theequipment. Donot touch front lens during Caution –BurnHazard –Hot Parts! sunlight, fire, or thelike. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)shallnot beexposed to excessive heat suchasdirect Generator capacitors are electrically charged for aconsiderable lengthof timeafter beingturnedoff. Do not openor disassemble flashes, generators or lampheads!Equipment operates with high voltage. WARNING –ElectricalShock Hazard –High Voltage! modified or repaired by authorized andcompetent servicepersonnel effectiveness isimpaired, for example by cracks or deepscratches. Equipment mustonly beserviced, other brands. Front lensshallbechangedif ithasbecome visibly damagedto suchanextent that their could leadto condensation water intheunit. Donot connectthisequipment to flash equipment from the equipment. Do not expose the equipment to hasty temperature changes in humid conditions as this equipment to drippingor splashing. Donot placeany objects filled with liquids, suchas vases, onor near moisture, extreme electromagnetic fields, or inareas with flammable gasesor dust!Donot expose the are intended for indoor conditionsuse. Donot placeor usetheequipment where itcanbeexposed to Make sure that Profoto Safety Instructionsisalways accompaniedtheequipment! Profoto products Do not operate theequipment before studyingtheinstructionmanualandaccompanying safety. Safety Precautions! µW. Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice Regulatory information...... Warranty Technical data...... Profotocompatibility Air Additional functions...... Light shaping...... General notes onProfoto Air operation...... Getting started ...... Introduction...... General safety instructions...... Table of Contents Operation...... Wide Lens ...... Bounce Card...... Dome Diffuser Factory reset...... Firmware upgrade...... Off-camera use...... On-camera useinmanualmode...... On-camera usein TTL mode...... Attach light shapingtools...... Attach battery to flash...... Battery charging...... About theproduct Change settings...... Using the flash off-camera...... Test sync...... Manual zoom...... Activate/deactivatehead flash Modeling light...... Operation inMANmode(Manualmode)...... Operation in TTL mode(Automatic mode) ...... Energy scale...... Mode selection(TTL or Manual)...... Power on/off ...... www.profoto.com 30 20 20 20 33 33 33 38 35 34 29 26 28 37 10 10 19 19 31 13 18 15 15 14 14 14 12 12 17 11 11 6 6 4
5 A1 AirTTL 6 A1 AirTTL grow inasystem andgrow with light shaping. wirelessly anditcanalsobeused off-camera. This makes iteasy to will automatically communicate with other freestanding Profoto lights The A1 has also AirTTL Remote and receiver built-in, which means it magnetic mount. of dedicated Light Shaping Tools that are easily clicked on with a control andset thelight creatively. Inadditionto that we have arange pattern. We have asoft andeven light fall off that makes iteasy to We have madetheheadround to create acircular andnatural light capabilities andalsobeingincredible easy to use. It isdesignedto provide abeautifullight with great light shaping We have designedthe A1 to bethe world’s smalleststudiolight. About the product Introduction www.profoto.com 4. 4. 3. 2. 1. Battery LED Modelinglights Zoom ring Flash head 8 5 1 7 8. 8. 7. 6. 5. USB port Hot shoeconnector structured laser light AF (auto focus) assist Battery release button 4 6 2 3 www.profoto.com
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on-camera. Only active when A1 is Mode switch (TTL or MAN). Display button TEST button &ON/OFF Group buttons (A, B, C, D) 10 9 11 12 13 16. 15. 14. 13. Lock ring MODEL button Settings button Dial 16 14 15 21. 20. 19. 18. 17.
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Bag Flash stand Battery charger indicator Battery charger Dome diffuser 17 18 25. 24. 23. 22. 21
Wide lens Bounce card pouch Bounce card holder Bounce card 25 24 www.profoto.com 23 19 22
9 A1 AirTTL 10 A1 AirTTL 2. 1. Charge thebattery: life-time, donot leave thebattery uncharged for alongtime. usage. The battery canbecharged from any charge level. For increased For optimal performance, thebattery shouldbe fully charged prior to Battery charging Getting started support. Battery blinkingorange indicates battery error. Contact your localProfoto dealer for section Technicaldata. If thebattery isdeeply discharged, thecharging timecanbelonger thanspecifiedin Note: 5. 4. 3. www.profoto.com Connect thebattery to battery charger [17] the flash. This canbedone while the A1 ismounted onthecamera. Push thebattery release button [5]andremove thebattery from green. When thecharging iscompleted, thecharge indicator [18] is indicating that charging isinprogress. Check that thecharge indicator [18] iscontinuously orange, Connect thebattery charger to mainspower. remove them, justpullthemoff. snap theminplace front of the flash lensuntil you hear a ”click”. To The dedicated light shapingtools are easy andquick to attach. Just Attach light shaping tools place until you hear a ”click”. Connect thebottom partof thebattery to the flash andthenpress itin Attach battery to flash www.profoto.com
11 A1 AirTTL 12 A1 AirTTL [10] isset to TTL mode. TTL is only available in group A-C and group D-F are always manual mode, even if switch Note: flash. This isextra helpful when you needto lock the flash exposure andkeep itconstant. TIP: You canat alltimeswitch to manualmodeandkeep thesetting from thelast TTL 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. On-camera usein TTL mode tune flash exposure inmanualmode. flash exposure. By doingthis you get correct exposure quickly andthen you can fine TIP: To improve efficiency, use TTL for first shot andthenswitch to manualto lock the 4. 3. 2. 1. On-camera useinmanual mode www.profoto.com compensation. This canalsobedoneincamera by changingthe flash exposure Use thedial[13] to adjustthe flash exposure compensation. to get acorrect exposure. Take animage with thecamera andthe flash will adjustitspower Use themodeswitch [10] to select TTL mode. Turn thedial[13] clockwiseto unlock. Switch onthe A1. camera. Turn thelockingmechanismto secure. Slide thehot shoeconnector [7]onthe A1 into thehot shoeof the Use thedial[13] to adjustthelight outputto your preferences. and light meter to measure the exposure. Take animageto check theexposure or usethetest button [12] Use themodeswitch [10] to selectMAN(Manual)mode. Follow step 1-3above Selecting TTL or manualisusedonthetrigger unitoncamera. When A1 isusedasoff-camera unit, the TTL/MAN switch (10) will beoverridden. Note: 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Remote how to adjustthe flash from on-camera position. with an Air Remote oncamera, pleaseseeinstructionmanual for Air on camera astransmitting unit. When A1 isusedoff-camera together This describeshow to operate an A1 unitoff-camera and with an A1 unit Off-camera use
unit individually. In manualmode, the energy setting canalsobedoneoneach manual mode. energy by rotating thedial[13]. This canboth bedonein TTL- and buttons [11] you like to adjustonthetransmitting unitandadjust To adjustanindividuallight, selectthegroup onthegroup camera menu. Adjust overall flash exposure compensation with dial[13] or in and light meter to measure theexposure inmanualmode. Take animageto check theexposure or usethe test button [12] Select agroup for the A1 flash. the transmitting unitonthecamera. Turn on Air andselectthesameradio channelonthe A1 unitason Turn thedial[13] clockwiseto unlock. Switch onthe A1. www.profoto.com
13 A1 AirTTL 14 A1 AirTTL return to operational mode, pushany of the A1 buttons or usethecamera. In standby mode, thedisplay [9] andtest button [12] are switched off. To via thestandby setting. off completely after 90minutes. These functions canbedeactivated period of inactivity (selectable via thestandby setting) andswitches To save battery, the A1 automatically enters standby modeafter a stored and will apply when theunitisswitched onagain. When the A1 is switched off, the current settings (except for TTL) are • • Power on/off with theoption to manually adjustandsync your Profoto flashes. camera flashes, combining TTL (Through-The-Lens) exposure control flash andasa wireless extension of your camera to your Profoto off- Mounted inthecamera hot shoe, the A1 unitactsboth asanon-camera Operation will now apply to allgroups A, B, C, D, EandF. By pressing agroup twiceallgroups will beselected andhighlighted. All settings done Note: • • will dictate to alloff-camera units if TTL or manualmode isused. camera, the function of theswitch isdisabledandtheon-camera unit switch isonly active for theon-camera unit. When the A1 isusedoff- Use themodeswitch [10] to select TTL or or MANmode. The mode Mode selection (TTL or Manual) in approx. 8hours of inactive use. When the standby and auto power off functions are deactivated, the batteries will drain Note: www.profoto.com Push andholdtheON/OFF button [12] to switch off the A1. Push theON/OFF button [12] to switch onthe A1. controlled manually from the A1. MAN mode: The light output for group A, BandCcanbe exposure compensation can beset up from the A1. The relation between theenergy levels for group A-C and flash TTL mode: The camera dictates thelight outputof the flashes. exposure andcan for instancebeusedto manually set theexposure onthe background. part of the TTL calculation. The flash outputs of these flashes are added to the total flash If aProfoto AirTTL compatible flash isset to group D, Eor F, it will besynchronized but not on thebackground. flash exposure. Such flashes can for instancebeusedto manually set theexposure flashes in TTL mode, the flash outputsof the non-TTL flashes are addedto the total If flashes without Profoto AirTTL supportare usedincombination with Profoto AirTTL Note: 2. 1. achieve more light ononesideof theobject. group A, BandCcanbe adjusted. This can, for example, beusedto than onelight isusedtherelationship between theenergy levels of In TTL modethecamera dictates thelight outputof the flashes. If more Adjustment of energy level relations Operation in TTL mode(Automatic mode) Energy canbeadjusted inprecise 0.1 f-stop increments. reducing theenergy to half, henceenergy 9.0 is 50%of total energy. energy, 100%isalways shown as10.0. Decreasing 1-fstop means The A1 unit has a relative f-stop scale to indicate the energy level. Full Energy scale • • • • When agroup isselected, dooneor more of the following: group. Press the A, Bor Cgroup button [11] to selectthecorresponding seconds. The display automatically returns to themainmenuafter a few off, therelation value for that group will display ‘--’.) heads intheselected group. (If theheadsinagroup are turned Press andholdthegroup button [11] to turnon/off thelamp in theselected group. Press theMODEL button [15] to turn on/off themodelinglight to +/- 2 f-stops for eachgroup A, Bor C. group, inrelation to theother groups. The relations canbeset Use thedial[13] to set therelative light output for theselected www.profoto.com
15 A1 AirTTL 16 A1 AirTTL Display view in TTL mode f-stops. Use thedial[13] to adjustthe flash exposure compensation ±3.0 when in TTL mode. camera, the A1 canbeusedto compensate thetotal flash exposure As analternative to the flash exposure compensation function inthe Flash exposure compensation www.profoto.com • • • • The figure shows anexample of thedisplay view in TTL mode when: • • exposure compensation, either inthe flash or inthecamera. the groups. The absolute flash exposure isset by the flash group. In TTL modethenumbers only show therelation between The energy relation between thegroups isshown above each automatically foreach flash. The energy isset to 4.3. In TTL modetheenergy will beset -1.4 f-stops. TTL modeisselected. The flash exposure compensation is set to to belongto group B. AIR isactivated andchannel1isselected. The A1 flash unitisset Group Bisselected to beadjusted. group D. f-stops more thanlights ingroup Band0.8 f-stops more than The relative light output from lights ingroup A isset to 2.6 Example of Display [9] settings in TTL modeoperation • the selected group thenremains unchanged. beeps to signalthat thecommand was not executed. The light outputof all flashes in If alight outputcannot be set by the flash becauseitisoutsideitsenergy range, the A1 Note: • • D canbeadjusted manually. With the A1 set to MANmode, thelight output for thegroups A, B, C, and Operation in MANmode (Manual mode) The modelinglight isturnedoningroup A andon A1 unit. • • • • • • When agroup isselected, dooneor more of the following: • • Select group(s) by doingoneof the following: group A and1.8 f-stops more thanlights ingroup B Group Dhasnooffset and will be0.8 f-stops lessthanlights in Lights ingroup Care turnedoff seconds. The display automatically returns to themainmenuafter a few in theselected group. Press andholdthegroup button [11] to turnon/off the flashes in theselected group. Press theMODEL button [15] to turn on/off themodelinglight group indicator. adjustment value (e.g. +1.2) ismomentarily shown above the setting (displayed as0.0 above thegroup indicator) andthe The adjustment always starts from thecurrent light output Use thedial[13] to adjustthelight output for thegroup. in group EandF (selected onthe flash). When allgroups are selected, the A1 will alsocontrol thelights To selectallgroups, press oneof thegroup buttons [11] twice. corresponding group. Press the A, B, C, or Dgroup button [11] to selectthe www.profoto.com
17 A1 AirTTL 18 A1 AirTTL Display view inMANmode the display and/or onthedifferent groups. When the A1 modelinglight ison, a white dot isdisplayed to theright on or Dandthenpress MODEL button [15]. To turnonmodelinglight onaspecificgroup, first selectgroup A, B, C To turnonthemodelinglight on A1, press MODEL button [15]. Modeling light www.profoto.com • • • • • • The figure shows an example of thedisplay view inMANmode when: The modelinglight isturnedoningroup A andon A1 flash unit. Lights ingroup Care turnedoff +1.1changed with f-stop. Group Bisselected to beadjusted andtheenergy hasbeen The A1 modeling light isturned on. The energy for the A1 flash isset to 3.3. to belongto group B. AIR isactivated andchannel1isselected. The A1 flash unitisset Example of Display [9] settings inMANmodeoperation clockwise to changethebeamangle. Rotate theZoom ring[2]onthe flash headclockwiseor counter of theimage. your preferences. You can for example narrow the light to highlight part The beamangle from the flash canbeadjusted at any timeto match Manual zoom The A1 flash headcanalsobeactivated/deactivated inthesettings menu. Note: When the A1 lampisoff, ‘--’ isshown inthecenter of thedisplay [9]. Press andholdtheMODEL button [15] to turnon/off the A1 lamphead. off-camera flashes butno flash itself. A1 unit. This isused when the A1 should work asaremote control for The flash head can be deactivated without turning off the power of the Activate/deactivate flash head Zoom ring www.profoto.com
19 A1 AirTTL 20 A1 AirTTL 2. 1. sequent sections. For detailed information about the different settings, see the sub All settings are easily accessed inthesettings menu. Change settings 2. 1. shoe canbeeither an A1 unitor an Air Remote. in radio transceiver (AirTTL). The transmitting unitinthecamera hot The A1 unitiseasy to usealsoasanoff-camera flash unitasithasabuilt Using the flash off-camera the flash. Press thetest button [12] to manually transmit a sync signaland fire on all flashes ontheselected channel. will fire a flash onthe A1 unit. If Air isactivated it will also fire test flashes To test the flash or take meter readings with alight meter thetest button Test sync www.profoto.com [11] to selectnext pageinthemenu. functions for fast andeasy access. Press rightmost group button The menuissplitbetween main functions andsecondary Push thesettings button [14] to display thesettings menu. on thetransmitting unit. On theoff-camera unit, enable Air andset channelto thesameas set channel. On thetransmitting unitinthecamera hot shoe, enable Air and done to improve user interface or improve functionality. Please note that theuser interface may beupdated in future firmware releases. This is Note: 7. 6. 5. 4. 3.
the mainmenu. Press theleftmost group button [11] to select EXIT andreturn to settings menu. Press thesettings button [14] to chooseoption andreturn to the Turn thedial[13] to changethesetting option. selected setting. Press thesettings button [14] to display theoptions menu for the Turn thedial[13] to select(highlight) asetting. www.profoto.com
21 A1 AirTTL 22 A1 AirTTL again when the A1 flash is fully recycled. The test button [12] always comesoff after flashing andcomeson • • • • There are four ready signalingoptions: Ready signalingis usedto indicate when the A1 flash is fully recycled. Ready • • • There are three setting options for the A1 modelinglight: should correspond with the flash light output. The modelsetting isusedto selecthow the A1 modelinglight intensity position your subject inrelation to the flash. on the flash. Usethemodelinglight to analyze shadows or asahelpto head. The angleof thelight (light spread) will follow thezoom setting The modelinglight isaconstant light source positionedinthe flash Modeling light www.profoto.com OFF: Noready signal. flash again. modeling light turnsonandthe A1 unitbeeps when itisready to BEEP DIM: The A1 modelinglight turnsoff after flashing. The A1 when the A1 unit isready to flash again. DIM: The A1 modelinglight turnsoff after flashing andturnson recharging. This option will alsoenablekey sound. BEEP: The A1 unitbeeps when itisready to flash againafter to beproportional to theselected light output(energy level). PROP: The A1 modelinglight intensity isautomatically adjusted regardless of theselected energy level (light output). MAX: The A1 modelinglampgets themaximumintensity, the selected energy level (light output). MIN: The A1 modelinglampgets thehalf intensity, regardless of The selected group isshown inthetop of thedisplay [9]. The group setting (A-F) appliesto the A1 flash. Group functions that are controlled from the camera will alsobe disabled. this modethecamera will bea full manual flash without TTL- or HSScompatibility. Other shoe with acentral positionedsync contact. This isstandard for mostcameras today. In The A1 unitcanbeusedonother camera brands inX-sync modeif thecamera hasahot sync settings incamera. settings are only doneincamera. Refer to thecamera’s user guide for how to change Canon you canchangethesetting inboth camera andon flash unit. OnNikon, thesync The sync setting (1st, 2ndandHi-S) works slightly different for CanonandNikon. In Note: shooting inbright conditions. can beextremely useful to limittheinfluence of ambient light when down to 1/8000s(may differ between camera models). This option fastest external flash sync speed (x-sync) of thecamera, allthe way HSS enablesshooting with flash at a faster shutter speedthanthe • • • • There are three sync options: the display [9]. The selected sync setting (camera sync setting) isshown inthetop of Sync will only operate inmanualmode. between the flash andthecamera andbecauseof thisthe flash shooting. All communication except sync signalisdisabled X-Sync: Maximizes frame rates per secondincontinues Hi-S: HSS(HighSpeedSync/Auto FP) modeisselected. traveling. 2nd: The flashes fire justbefore thesecondcurtainstarts 1st: The flashes fire when the first shutter curtainis fully open. www.profoto.com 23 A1 AirTTL 24 A1 AirTTL • • • There are three backlight options: The backlight of thedisplay [9] hasanimpactonthebattery time. Backlight function works both on-andoff-camera. doing thisthe flash will not fire when itreceives async signal. This The headsetting isusedto activate/deactivate the A1 flash head. By Head • • transceiver. The Air setting is usedto activate/deactivate thebuilt-in Profoto Air Air The selected channelisshown inthetop of thedisplay [9]. The channelsetting (1-8)appliesto the A1 control unitandthe A1 flash. Channel • • • There are three standby options: Standby www.profoto.com MAX MEDIUM MIN OFF: The A1 canonly beusedto control the A1 flash. units andgenerators, includingthe A1 flash. ON: The A1 canbeusedto trigger and/or control Profoto Air flash auto power off function. OFF: Standby modeisdisabled. This setting alsodisablesthe 30 min:Standby modeisentered after 30minutes of inactivity. 2 min:Standby modeisentered after 2minutes of inactivity. • • • to theeyes. The AF assistlight works with astructured laser light which isharmless The AF (autofocus) assistsetting activates or deactivates the AF assist. AF assist If alight shapingtool isattached to A1, thebeamangle will bedifferent Note • • • The following zoom options are available: The zoom (beamangle) setting appliesto the A1 flash. Zoom ON: Activates the AF assistsothat itisalways on. needed AUTO: The camera activates the AF assistautomatically when OFF: Deactivates the AF assist angles, from wide to narrow. The beamangleof the A1 flash canbeset to five different beam the zooming onthecamera. Auto: The beamangleof the A1 flash light will automatically follow zoom ring[2]. Manual: The beamangleisadjusted manually, by turningthe www.profoto.com
25 A1 AirTTL 26 A1 AirTTL www.profoto.com • • operating onthe2.4 GHz frequency band. using Profoto Air, WLAN/Bluetooth devices, or other radio equipment to selectachannel without interference from other photographers Since eachchannelusesadifferent radio frequency, itispossible The frequencies are evenly distributed over the entire frequency band. GHz bandandhave anoperating range of upto 300meters (1000ft). The Profoto Air channels [1-8] use eight specific frequencies in the 2.4 General notes onProfoto Air operation range. against metal or water-filled objectsasthis will affect theradio When hidingthe flash from view, try to not hideitbehindor flash unit whenever possible Maintain lineof sight between the Air Remote TTL-C/N andthe www.profoto.com
27 A1 AirTTL 28 A1 AirTTL www.profoto.com following focal lengthcoverage for a35mmcamera. The zoom setting onthe flash corresponds approximately to the of thedisplay [9]. to manual mode. The current beam angle setting is shown in the top the zoom ring[2]isusedthebeamanglesetting will automatically go set manually, either inthemenuor by rotating thezoom ring[2]. When setting onthelens. For creative freedom thebeamanglecanalsobe When A1 isusedoncamera itcanautomatically follow thezoom that canmodify thelight quality in various ways. In addition, there are specially designedlight shapingtools for the A1 The A1 flash creates around andeven light spread inallzoom positions. Light shaping Beam anglesetting A1accessories without 105 mm 60 mm 80 mm 32 mm 45 mm Focal length coverage A1lens withwide 24mm 18mm 14mm example the optional Gelcanbeusedincombination with theDomeDiffuser. The DomeDiffuser canalsobestacked together with other light shaping tools. For Note: offbounce from. and lessdirectional light. Direct the flash headagainstthesurface to This is often used when bouncing the light in the ceiling to get a softer mount. The light quality will bediffusedandspread omnidirectional. The Dome Diffuser attaches to the A1 unit with the built in magnetic Dome Diffuser www.profoto.com 29 A1 AirTTL 30 A1 AirTTL www.profoto.com example the optional gelcanbeusedincombination with theBounceCard. The BounceCard canalsobestacked together with other light shapingtools. For Note: bounce card isdirected againstthesubject. In mostcasesthe flash isdirected againstabouncingsurface andthe card locks inplace. Bounce card slightly andthenpushit firmly into theholder until the To attach theBounceCard to itsholder, squeeze thesidesof the will provide amore directional light quality. a magnetic mount. The application issimilar to theDomeDiffuser but The BounceCard attaches inthesame way astheDomeDiffuser with Bounce Card wide to wide light spread. will still work which means beamanglecanbeadjusted from super when usingsuper wide lenses. The builtinzoom function of the A1 unit The Wide Lens isused when a wider light spread isneeded, for example Wide Lens www.profoto.com
31 A1 AirTTL 32 A1 AirTTL www.profoto.com 4. 3. 2. 1. To reset allsettings to default: Factory reset 3. 2. 1. currentCheckfirmware version: distributor for professional service. profoto.com/myprofoto. You canalways contact your localdealer or the instructions provided in the upgrade application downloaded from Upgrade of firmware is made via the USB port [8] on the A1, following new upgrades are released. choose to register your products andbesure you get noticed when on profoto.com/myprofoto. Once you have anaccount you canalso To accessthelatest free upgrades; create your personal account yourusing new A1. We recommend that you look for firmware upgrades before you start Firmware upgrade Additional functions Push therightmost group button [11] to selectRESET. Select VERSION by pressing settings button [14] Push settings button [14] andthento secondpageinthe menu. Switch onthe A1. Select VERSION by pressing settings button [14] Push settings button [14] andthento secondpageinthe menu. Switch onthe A1. www.profoto.com 33 A1 AirTTL 34 A1 AirTTL www.profoto.com • • • • • • • • • Profotocompatibility Air AirTTL AirS Air Profoto flash Air labelingon triggering systems. The Profoto A1 AirTTL isnot compatible with any 3rd party radio or other non-Profoto flashes. The Air Remote TTL-N isnot compatible with Nikon Speedlights or other non-Profoto flashes. The Profoto A1 AirTTL-C isnot compatible with CanonSpeedlites by other Profoto Air transceivers. The Profoto A1 AirTTL flash canalsobetriggered andcontrolled and Air SyncProfoto Air transceivers. The Profoto A1 AirTTL canalsobeusedto trigger the Air Remote table below. generators, with built-in Profoto Air functionality according to the The Profoto A1 AirTTL operates with Profoto flash unitsand camera support. functionality. Check profoto.com for thelatest information on Some camera modelsmay not besupported or have limited cameras that useNikon’s i-TTL metering system. The Profoto A1 AirTTL-N isspecifically designed for Nikon cameras that useCanon’s E-TTL IImetering system. The Profoto A1 AirTTL-C isspecifically designed for Canon Manual sync X X X Enabled features on Profotofeatureson Enabled A1 AirTTL Remote control X X TTL X HSS X Technical data Modeling lamps Color stability Energy stability Flash duration Flash recycling time Flash energy range Flash energy Range Camera mount/Connectors Sync modes Cameracompatibility TTL Operation modes No of groups per channel Radio Power Output No of frequency channels Frequency band Specifications LED ±150°K 0.2 f-stop 1/20,000 -1/800 0.05 –1.2seconds 9 f-stops(2-10) 76Ws and TTL control Up to 100m(330 ft.) for remote triggering Up to 300 m (1000 ft.) for normal upgrades microconnectorUSB for firmware Hot shoemount for Canon/Nikon Auto FP), X-Sync 1st curtain, 2nd curtain, Hi-S(HSS/ A1 AirTTL-N -Nikon i-TTL A1 AirTTL-C -CanonE-TTL II TTL, Manual Manual operation: 6(A-F) TTL operation: 3(A-C) Maximum 19.9 dBm 8 (1-8) 2.4GHz (2404to 2479.3 MHz) www.profoto.com
35 A1 AirTTL 36 A1 AirTTL make changes without further notice. All data are to beconsidered asnominalandProfoto reserves theright www.profoto.com Weight (includingbattery) Dimensions Measurements (LxWxH) TTL control Remote control Flash Sync/Trigger Supported Profoto Air functionality Auto power off Standby LCD display Battery capacity: Battery charging time Battery type Specifications 560g 108x75x165 mm Profotolabelled AirTTL.flashes TTL with group control for all labeled AirTTLand Air. control forProfotoall flashes Yes, A1 works asamanualremote labeled AirTTL,and AirS. Air Sync transceivers plusallProfoto Yes, A1triggersRemoteand Air Air inactivity (can bedeactivated). Turns off after 90minutes of of inactivity (2min, 30min, OFF). Enters standby modeafter aperiod Yes Up to 350 full power flashes 80 minutes Li-ion with anauthorized Profoto servicestation. companies. If you have any technical problems pleaseget incontact malfunctions created by improper useor accessoriesmadeby other modeling lampsandcables. Profoto isnot responsible for technical deviations may apply) with theexception of flash tubes, glasscovers, leave thecompany andguaranteed for aperiodof two years (local All Profoto generators andheadsare individually tested before they Warranty www.profoto.com
37 A1 AirTTL 38 A1 AirTTL of theLGPL upon written request to Profoto. obtain acopy of thesource code for theLibOpenCM3under theterms License for more details,
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