Profoto A1X AirTTL Studio Light Announced, Price $1,095

Profoto has just upgraded their compact studio light to the A1X today. The US price is $1,095, now already in stock at B&H Photo Video/Adorama. The Profoto A1X AirTTL-N Studio Light has a more powerful battery that gets 450 full power flashes instead of 350, faster full power recycling time of 1 second instead of 1.2 seconds, 20 wireless channels instead of 8, and an updated interface similar to the one on the B10.

Product Highlights

  • Built-In AirTTL, Use On or Off Camera
  • Faster Recycling: 1 sec
  • Upgraded Battery: 450 Full Power Flashes
  • High-Speed Sync, LED Modeling Light
  • 9-Stop Power Range, 76Ws Output
  • Weighs 1.2 lb Including Battery
  • Optional Wireless TTL with Air Remote
  • Includes Bounce Card, Dome Diffuser
  • Wide Lens, Flash Stand, USB Cable
  • A1 Bag with Shoulder Strap

Benefits

  • Round head with soft, smooth and natural fall off
  • AirTTL and HSS for fast professional images
  • Smart magnetic click-on mount for A1X Light Shaping Tools
  • 5 Dedicated A1X Light Shaping Tools available
  • LED modeling light integrated to the head
  • Air Remote built-in (6 groups, 20 channels)
  • Rechargeable and exchangeable Li-Ion battery
  • 1-sec recycling time to full power
  • TTL/MAN switch
  • Built-in auto-zoom in head with manual override handles lenses from 32 to 105mm
  • Auto focus (AF) assist
  • Large Hi-Res LCD display
  • TTL Support for Nikon
  • Compatible with all Profoto Air Remotes, wireless range up to 1000′