Profoto D2 500Ws AirTTL Monolight

The Profoto D2 500Ws AirTTL Monolight builds upon the successful D1 model, enhancing its performance specifications while incorporating wireless TTL capabilities from the B1 and B2. The defining characteristic of the D2 is its remarkable speed.

With a recycling time of just 0.6 seconds to reach full power, the D2 500 operates nearly twice as fast as the D1 500. In Freeze Mode, it can produce flash durations as brief as 1/63,000 of a second, surpassing the capabilities of most studio pack systems. This feature is particularly advantageous for photographers specializing in special effects and sports. Additionally, the D2 can deliver bursts of up to 20 flashes per second, ensuring that peak moments are effectively captured. Furthermore, it supports High Speed Sync up to 1/8000 of a second, allowing photographers to freeze action or utilize wide apertures while maintaining full control over ambient light. The extensive 10-stop power range provides a wide array of options to meet various photographic needs.

Shoot Faster and Easier Using TTL

The D2 significantly reduces your shooting duration by offering on-board TTL compatibility. Professionals who previously dismissed the term "point-and-shoot" as indicative of amateurism will come to appreciate this innovative technology. Simply configure your lighting, set the camera to TTL mode, and capture your images. The initial shot is almost always a successful one. The essential component for this level of control is the optional Air Remote TTL-C (for Canon) or TTL-N (for Nikon). Functioning on a 2.4 GHz frequency, this wireless transmitter, which acts as a controller, features 8 frequency channels with 6 groups and boasts a range of up to 330 feet for TTL triggering and 1000 feet for standard triggering. Each channel allows for power ratio adjustments of +/- 2 stops, while manual mode offers a variation of 10 stops in power.

Overpower Any Light

The D2 possesses sufficient strength to dominate the ambient light in nearly all circumstances. This capability proves beneficial when capturing images at extended ranges or when employing larger light-modifying instruments. Profoto High-Speed Sync (HSS) allows for shutter speeds of up to 1/8000 of a second. Utilize HSS to achieve wide apertures in well-lit environments or to capture fast-moving subjects with remarkable clarity.

Freeze the Moment

The D2 offers promising features for special effects photographers and sports shooters, capable of delivering bursts of 20 flashes per second. This capability ensures that peak action is effectively captured, providing multiple versions of the moment. Furthermore, the D2 supports High Speed Sync up to 1/8000 of a second, allowing photographers to freeze action or utilize wide apertures while maintaining full control over ambient light. With the ability to shoot up to 20 flashes per second, it is sufficiently rapid to seize the finest details of any event. For instance, if you instruct your subject to jump, you will have 20 mid-air shots to select from.

Advanced Smartphone Apps

The D2 is equipped with an improved, user-friendly LCD screen display and offers complete compatibility with the Profoto Control and Profoto Camera applications. This integration simplifies the lighting process, allowing for seamless operation via your iPhone or Android device. Users can effortlessly select options such as Modeling Light, Ready Indicator, Mode, Sync, Channel, and Group through the Settings button. Additionally, the display can rotate similarly to your iPhone, accommodating situations where the head is positioned upside down or suspended overhead.

Use it Anywhere

The D2 is equipped with a self-adjusting multi-voltage power supply (100-240) suitable for global use. Profoto has incorporated numerous features that fulfill the desires of photographers, leaving one to ponder what innovations they will introduce next.