Profoto has launched the D30 monolight, an all new studio light that has been designed to meet the varied lighting needs of professional photographers. The Profoto D30 combines 500 Ws of flash power, a broad 11-stop range, and a bi-colour LED modelling light. This monolight is able to deliver high performance lighting in portrait, fashion, and product photography, both in the studio and on-location.
The D30 features three flash modes tailored to varied professional needs. Eco mode provides colour consistency and extends equipment longevity; Boost mode delivers extra power for demanding scenarios; and Freeze mode minimises motion blur, ideal for action photography. With a recycling time as low as 0.01 seconds and flash durations reaching up to 1/21,100 s in freeze mode, the D30 ensures that photographers won’t miss critical shots.
Additional design elements include Profoto’s trademark lightweight, portable build, making the D30 easy to set up in any environment, be that in the studio or out on set. This monolight supports wireless connectivity with Profoto AirX, allowing remote control, TTL, and HSS functionality with a range of up to 100 meters under optimal conditions. Compatibility with the Profoto Control and Profoto Camera apps enhances flexibility by enabling you to adjust settings via Bluetooth from mobile devices.
Göran Marén, Product Owner at Profoto, describes the D30 as a redefinition of professional lighting, blending compactness with robust performance.
“We wanted to reshape studio lighting with the D30. Combining speed, consistency, and simplicity in such a compact package opens new possibilities for photographers,”
Marén stated.
Profoto D30 Specifications
- Max Energy: 500 Ws over 11 f-stops (0.5-500 Ws)
- Flash Duration: 1/300 to 1/21,100 sec (Freeze mode)
- Recycling Time: 0.01-0.9 seconds, depending on power source
- Continuous Light: 35W bi-colour LED, CRI over 94
- Wireless Connectivity: Profoto AirX (2.4 GHz), 100 m range
- Weight: 2.1 kg with stand adapter, 1.85 kg without
- Dimensions: 11 cm x 25.5 cm x 16 cm
Profoto D30 price and availability
The Profoto D30 is now available for purchase through Profoto’s website and authorised retailers. Designed as a flexible lighting solution for professionals, it aims to streamline the transition between studio and on-location work.
URL: Profoto D30
Price: Contact Profoto for pricing details