The newly launched D30 studio flash offers a versatile and reliable lighting solution for professional photographers. This mains-powered monolight features a bi-color LED modeling light and an extensive 11 f-stop power range to adapt to diverse shooting scenarios. Compact and lightweight, the D30 is designed for seamless use both in the studio and on location.
Profoto’s D30 studio flash brings a new level of performance and adaptability to their renowned lineup of lighting solutions. Designed with professional photographers in mind, the D30 boasts a powerful 500 Ws output and an extremely fast recycling time, making it especially effective for high-paced shoots such as catalog work and fashion shoots. With AC power ensuring uninterrupted operation, photographers can rely on the D30 for consistent, high-quality results during extended sessions.
The D30’s standout features include an 11 f-stop range, allowing for fine-tuned control to suit a variety of shooting needs. What’s more, it’s exceptionally compact for its output and capabilities, making it easy to handle and set up. The bi-color LED modeling light provides up to 3800 lumens and an adjustable color temperature range of 2800 to 7000 K, adapting seamlessly to ambient light conditions. The three selectable flash modes are available as usual: Eco for color stability and longevity, Boost for extra power, and Freeze for ultra-short flash duration and precise motion capture.
Small Form, Big Performance
The D30 is designed to offer powerful performance in an exceptionally compact and lightweight form, setting it apart from many studio flashes in its class. Its 500 Ws output and fast recycling time make it ideal for high-paced, demanding work where reliability and consistency are crucial. The D30’s compact build seamlessly incorporates advanced capabilities, ensuring uninterrupted shooting and high-quality results across a range of professional styles.
Three Modes to Master Every Shot
With three distinct flash modes, photographers can adapt the D30 to meet the demands of any session. Eco mode ensures color stability and prolongs the lifespan of the equipment, making it perfect for longer shoots. Boost mode provides additional power for challenging lighting conditions, ensuring every frame is evenly lit. For high-speed action, Freeze mode offers ultra-short flash durations that eliminate motion blur, ideal for capturing fast-moving subjects with perfect clarity.
High-Quality Bi-Color LED Modeling Light
The D30 comes with a bi-color LED modeling light that provides up to 3800 lumens of brightness, serving as an essential tool for previewing and setting up shots. With an adjustable color temperature range from 2800 to 7000 K, it easily adapts to different ambient lighting conditions. While primarily used as a modeling light, its brightness and flexibility make it suitable for video shooting when needed.
Specs
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Flash
| Max. flash energy | 500 Ws |
| Energy range | 11 f-stops (0.5 – 500 Ws) |
| Energy control increments | 0.1 f-stops (0.1-10) |
| Recycling time | 230 V / 50 Hz: 0.01-0.7 s 200 V / 50 Hz: 0.01-0.6 s 120 V / 60 Hz: 0.01-0.8 s 100 V / 50 Hz: 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 / 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: 6000 K ± 100 K Boost mode: 6000 K ± 100K Freeze mode: 6000 K (10) – 9000 K (0.1) |
| F-stop @ 2 m / 100 ISO | 16 16 7/10 (Bare) |
| Beam angle | 66° |
| Field angle | 111° |
Modeling light
| Lamp type | LED |
| Max. luminous flux | 3800 lm |
| Max. illuminance (@ 1 m) | 1500 lux |
| Dimming range | 100 – 10% |
| Color temperature | 2800 – 7000 K (± 500 K) |
| 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) |
| Channels | 1 – 100 |
| Groups per channel | 6 (A – F) |
| Wireless operating range | With Profoto remotes: 0.5 – 100 m* With Bluetooth devices: 0.1 – 30 m *in optimal conditions up to 300 m |
| Supported apps for Bluetooth devices | Profoto Camera / Profoto Control |
General
| Sync | 1 × 3.5 mm socket (mini-phone) |
| Power supply | AC 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Mains fuse requirement | 10 A |
| Firmware update | via USB-C or Bluetooth |
| Photocell/IR-slave | ✓ |
| Stand adapter | Yes for standard 5/8″ studs |
| Umbrella mount | Yes (in stand adapter) |
| Operating temperature | 0 – 35 °C |
| Storage temperature | Store in normal indoor conditions |
| Dimensions | 11 × 25.5 × 11 cm (w/o stand adapter) 11 × 25.5 × 16 cm (w/ stand adapter) |
| Weight | 2.1 kg (w/ stand adapter) 1.85 kg (w/o stand adapter) |
What’s Included?
- Flash body
- OCF stand adapter
- Protective cover
- 13.5 m power cable
- OCF Case
Price & Availability
The Profoto D30 is available now for €2 195.00, including VAT. For detailed pricing and availability in specific regions, check with local distributors or visit Profoto’s official website »
