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The Profoto D2 500Ws AirTTL Monolight is an extremely fast, extremely powerful lighting solution. We also carry the updated Pro-D3 750Ws Monolight. Key features include:
500Ws monolight, 300W modeling lamp
0.03 to 0.6-second power recycling
1/63,000-second Freeze-Mode flash duration
Up to 20 fps Quick-Burst shooting
Super-Fast Operation. The Profoto D2 500Ws AirTTL Monolight recycles to full power in just 0.6 seconds—much faster than the D1 500. The 1/63,000-second Freeze Mode flash durations make this monolight ideal for special-effects photography and any other fast-action shooting application. It offers 20 flash per second burst shooting to capture peak action, and it supports High-Speed Sync up to 1/8000 of a second to freeze action or for wide-aperture shooting. Its 10-stop power range gives you the options you need to get the shots you want.
Supports TTL Air Remote. The D2 500Ws AirTTL offers full TTL support when matched with one of the Profoto Air Remote TTL Transceivers for Canon, Nikon, Fuji, or Sony. Please note that these are separate rental items.
Manual Remote Operation. If TTL isn’t for you or you’re shooting with a non-Canon/Nikon/Sony camera, the D2 is also compatible with the Profoto Air Remote Transceiver.
Enhanced LCD and Intuitive Controls. The D2’s enhanced, intuitive LCD will flip to suit your working conditions, much like an iPhone. The Settings key gives you easy access to the Modeling Light, Ready Indicator, Mode, Sync, Channel, and Group options.
Overpower Any Light. The D2 is bright enough to overpower the available light in nearly any shooting situation. This makes it great for long-distance shooting, and for use with large light-shaping tools.
Need More Power? We have the D2 1000W Monolight available for rent if you’re looking for a similar model with more wattage! The D2 1000W recycles to full power in just 1.2 seconds—almost half the time as its predecessor, the D1 1000W. It offers 20 flash per second burst shooting to capture peak action, and it supports High-Speed Sync up to 1/8000 of a second to freeze action or for wide-aperture shooting.
The Profoto D2 is not compatible with any of Profoto’s OCF line of modifiers. This includes the Profoto Grid Kit for B1 / B2 Off Camera Flash Heads and Profoto OCF 24-inch White Beauty Dish.
Will your camera shoot 20 fps? While this strobe is capable of quick burst, most cameras are limited to slower shutter fps speeds. If you have any questions about specific gear, reach out to us here.
This rental doesn’t include a light stand. However, we do offer a variety of options for rent that can be found under Recommended on the left-hand side of this page.
We recommend the Manfrotto Alu Ranker 9ft Air-Cushioned Stand, the Manfrotto Alu Master 12ft Air-Cushioned Stand, and the Avenger 7.3ft Turtle Base C-Stand Twin Kit.
This rental doesn’t include a Profoto Air Remote. However, we do offer a variety of options for rent that can be found under Recommended on the left-hand side of this page.
We recommend the Profoto Air Remote TTL-F Transmitter for Fuji, the Profoto Air Remote TTL-C Transmitter for Canon, the Profoto Air Remote TTL-N Transmitter for Nikon, and the Profoto Air Remote TTL-S Transmitter for Sony.
We don’t add any of these to the rental because there are so many options. We do offer a variety of options for rent that can be found under Recommended on the right-hand side of this page.
| Beam Angle |
77° with built-in reflector and opal protective glass |
| Brand |
Profoto |
| Circuit Protection |
Adaptive thermal control |
| Color Temperature |
Daylight |
| Dimensions |
5.1″ × 12.2″ × 7.1″ |
| Display |
LCD indicators for: Power in 1 stop and 1/10 stop increments, Settings Button (Modeling Light, Ready Alert, Sync, Group A-F, Channels 1-8), Test, On/Off Button, Power Dial |
| Fan Cooled |
Yes |
| Flash Duration |
(t0.5): 1/2600 sec in Normal mode max power and 1/63,000 sec. in Freeze mode min power |
| Flash Ready Indicator |
Beep tone, ready right, modeling light dimming |
| Flash Variability |
10 stops in 1/10 or 1-stop increments, 1-10 power level, and 1.0-500 W/s |
| Frequency Band |
2.4 GHz |
| Item Type |
Lighting |
| Light Kit Size |
1-Light Kit |
| Light Mount Type |
Profoto RFi |
| Light Power Source |
AC Power |
| Lighting Type |
Studio Flash |
| Maximum Sync Speed |
Up to 1/250 sec. in Normal mode and up to 1/8000 sec in High Speed mode |
| Maximum Watt/Seconds |
500 W/s |
| Modeling Output |
300 W halogen |
| Operating Voltage |
100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, self-sensing |
| Recycle Time |
Minimum/Maximum: 0.03-0.6 sec. and Quick-Burst Mode: 20 frames per sec |
| Triggering |
Air radio secondary flashes, optical (IR), and sync cord |
| Voltage Stabilization |
Yes |
| Weight |
6.6lb |
| Wireless Remote |
8 Channels/6 Groups (A-F); Control via optional Air Remote TTL-C/N, Air remote, Air USB (Profoto Studio) |