The Profoto A10 has been upgraded with our new Bluetooth enabled technology AirX. Meaning that you can download new firmware for your A10 wirelessly via the Profoto app. But even better; You can both capture and control the A10 using your smartphone. So from now on, you can unleash the full power of the A10 no matter what camera you use. Making Profoto A10 a truly future proof product.
The Profoto A10 is like it’s siblings designed with light shaping capabilities. It has a round head that gives a natural light spread with smooth fall-off and thanks to the smart magnetic mount you can be creative with the full range of Profoto Clic light shaping tools. Clic light shapers can easily be stacked for more creative options. The A10 also offers a built-in LED modeling light that makes it easy to position the light and understand how light and shadows work together.
And it’s extremely easy to use. The user interface is large, clean, and clear. Like all Profoto products, it’s intuitive to use and you don’t need to read a long instruction manual to understand how it works. AirTTL remote is also built into the A10. With AirTTL and HSS, you create professional results fast and easy and with the remote, you can seamlessly connect to other Profoto flashes and control them easily from the A10.
Profoto A10 is not only an on-camera flash, but it’s also very effective off-camera as a standalone unit. The A10 has its own Li-Ion high capacity exchangeable battery that lasts up to four times longer than AA batteries with no performance fade, and a facility to recharge quickly – so you can shoot for longer with confidence. And the A10 can keep up with you because it recycles four times faster than other on-camera solutions – that’s 1.0s at full power. Put simply, you’ll never miss a shot.
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Key Features of the A10 Light
- Round flash head design with for a natural light with smooth fall-off.
- Compatible with all magnetic Profoto Clic Light Shaping Tools.
- Compatible with all Profoto Air, AirTTL and Connect triggers.
- Smart Connectivity with Profoto app for iOS.
- Built-in AirX Bluetooth sync technology for future proof compatibility with mobile cameras.
- Clean and easy user interface with a large hi-res display.
- Extremely fast flash recycling
- Exchangeable and rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery with high capacity.
- Flash head with 90˚ tilt and 360˚ rotation.
- Laser AF-assist and LED modeling light.
- Auto or manual zoom for flash and modeling light.
- Optional Hotshoe versions for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm cameras.
Also Available as a Kit
The Profoto Off-Camera Kit is simplicity personified. Profoto Connect and the A10; a powerful and easy to use combination. Featuring Profoto Connect; a trigger for flash that’s completely button-free. Better still, it’s a trigger that makes the natural and beautiful light from the Profoto A10 more accessible to more image creators than ever before. Slide it to auto; it’s point-and-shoot because the correct flash exposure is calculated for you when you press the shutter. Or you can establish a starting exposure in auto, and then slide it over to manual to creatively fine-tune it.
Key Features of the A10 Kit
- Includes Profoto Connect providing TTL and HSS for using the A10 off-camera.
- Light and portable studio light system.
- Intuitive user experience.
- Never miss a shot – superior power and battery life.
- Smart connectivity through the Profoto app.
- Optional versions for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm cameras.
Sample Shots Lit with Profoto A10
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Technical Specifications of the Profoto A10
| Flash | |
| Max energy | 76 Ws |
| Energy range | 9 f-stops (2.0-10) |
| HSS energy range | 9 f-stops (2-10) |
| Recycling time | 0.05-1.0 |
| Energy stability | 0.2 f-stop |
| TTL | Yes |
| HSS | Yes |
| Color temp stability | ±150 |
| Continuous light | |
| Lamp type | LED |
| Synchronization and Control | |
| Profoto AirTTL | Yes, built-in AirTTL receiver and transmitter |
| Operation modes | Auto/Manual |
| Auto power off | Yes, after 90 minutes of inactivity |
| Profoto Air 2.4 GHZ | |
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz (2404 to 2479.3 MHz) |
| No. of frequency channels | 20 (Ch. 1 to Ch. 20) |
| Radio Power Output | Maximum 19.9 dBm |
| Range | Up to 300m (1000 ft) for normal triggering (free line of sight in open space). Up to 100 m (300 ft) for remote control and TTL |
| Profoto AirX (Bluetooth Low Energy technology) | |
| Frequency band | 2.4 GHz (2404 to 2479.3 MHz) |
| No. of frequency channels | 40 |
| Radio power output | Maximum 8 dBm |
| Battery | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion |
| Typical battery performance | Up to 450 full power flashes |
| Charging time | 115 min |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Firmware update | Via Bluetooth from Profoto app or via USB |
| Measurements | |
| Width | 7.5 cm (2,95 in) |
| Height | 10.8 cm (4.25 in) |
| Full length | 16.5 cm (6,37 in) |
| Weight | 560 g (1.2 Ibs) including battery |
Profoto Connect Specifications
| Synchronization and Control | |
| Smartphone control | Yes, via Bluetooth through Profoto app |
| Profoto AirTTL | Yes, built-in AirTTL receiver and transmitter |
| Operation modes | Auto/Manual |
| Auto power off | Yes, after 60 minutes of inactivity |
| Radio Frequency Specifications | |
| Profoto Air 2.4 GHZ | |
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz (2404 to 2479.3 MHz) |
| No. of frequency channels | 20 (Ch. 1 to Ch. 20) |
| Radio Power Output | Maximum <19.9 dBm |
| Range | Up to 300m (1000 ft) (free line of sight in open space) |
| Bluetooth Low Energy Technology | |
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz (2404 to 2479.3 MHz) |
| No. of frequency channels | 40 |
| Radio Power Output | Maximum 8 dBm |
| Battery | |
| Battery type | Li-Polymer |
| Typical battery lifetime | > 30 hours (depending on usage) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Firmware update | Via Bluetooth from Profoto app |
| Measurements | |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Height | 29 mm |
| Weight | 43 g |
Pricing & Availability
Launching on its own with an MSRP of $1,095 USD ($1,495 CAD) available for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm, or as a kit bundled with the Profoto Connect with an MSRP of $1,195 USD ($1,595 CAD)
With the launch of this new light, the Profoto A1X has had its price reduced! The new MSRP is $895 USD ($1,195 CAD)!
Want to see this light in action? Stay tuned for a new Slice of Pye with all the details coming soon! Until then be sure to let us know any questions you might have and what you think about this new system in the comments below.
