Comments on: A closer look at the D1 Monoblocs http://www.profoto.com/blog/lighting-tips/a-closer-look-at-the-d1-monoblocs/ Fri, 24 May 2013 00:19:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Olen http://www.profoto.com/blog/lighting-tips/a-closer-look-at-the-d1-monoblocs/#comment-7375 Olen Sun, 05 Aug 2012 02:35:35 +0000 http://blog.profoto-usa.com/?p=1642#comment-7375 When using the D1 Air’s with the remote mounted on camera, can I still connect a Pocket Wizard II to the D1 air and fire with my Sekonic to get a light reading?

]]> By: Jack M. http://www.profoto.com/blog/lighting-tips/a-closer-look-at-the-d1-monoblocs/#comment-6165 Jack M. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 20:30:19 +0000 http://blog.profoto-usa.com/?p=1642#comment-6165 What a great review and demonstration. Thank you for your time and efforts. I recently bought the D1 kit and 10 minutes out of the box I went online to buy the domes. I just came across this article / post today and you gave a fabulous visual and very helpful specs. Much appreciated!

]]> By: Profoto Blogger http://www.profoto.com/blog/lighting-tips/a-closer-look-at-the-d1-monoblocs/#comment-556 Profoto Blogger Mon, 09 May 2011 16:29:32 +0000 http://blog.profoto-usa.com/?p=1642#comment-556 Just push the clips that hold the plate out of the way. They are spring loaded.

]]> By: Michael http://www.profoto.com/blog/lighting-tips/a-closer-look-at-the-d1-monoblocs/#comment-555 Michael Fri, 06 May 2011 00:36:41 +0000 http://blog.profoto-usa.com/?p=1642#comment-555 Great review! I’m curious, how do I remove the built-in glass plate from my D1′s? I can’t find instructions for removing the plate or instructions for installing the dome anywhere! Thanks in advance.

]]> By: Profoto Blogger http://www.profoto.com/blog/lighting-tips/a-closer-look-at-the-d1-monoblocs/#comment-554 Profoto Blogger Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:07:40 +0000 http://blog.profoto-usa.com/?p=1642#comment-554 Otto,

It should be okay to use the 500.

]]> By: Otto Haring http://www.profoto.com/blog/lighting-tips/a-closer-look-at-the-d1-monoblocs/#comment-553 Otto Haring Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:35:19 +0000 http://blog.profoto-usa.com/?p=1642#comment-553 Is it possible to use the 500w set for the same style portrait photos? Or it is not powerful enough?

]]> By: Jack http://www.profoto.com/blog/lighting-tips/a-closer-look-at-the-d1-monoblocs/#comment-552 Jack Mon, 08 Nov 2010 02:29:22 +0000 http://blog.profoto-usa.com/?p=1642#comment-552 Would be great to see a comparison between a D1(with dome) and regular pro head, both using magnums or regular reflectors, cheers

]]> By: DC Chavez http://www.profoto.com/blog/lighting-tips/a-closer-look-at-the-d1-monoblocs/#comment-551 DC Chavez Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:43:38 +0000 http://blog.profoto-usa.com/?p=1642#comment-551 Alan-

All the same accessories apply with the D1′s as the standard heads. The only difference is that with the D1′s come with a built in reflector, providing a 77 degree spread of light. Straight out of the box you can use this with the standard zoom reflector, softboxes and umbrellas and for use with or without additional reflectors. All of these Light Shaping tools attach via the standard rubber and metal clasp as they would to an Acute or Pro head.

For light shaping tools that require a bare-bulb spread of light like a Softlight reflector, you can attach the optional glass dome pictured above (Part #101561) to achieve the same effect. This glass dome protrudes into the Beauty Dish and spreads light in all directions from edge to edge of the dish- in turn reflecting soft, even light forward.

Here is a link to the Profoto Light Shaping tools brochure which should walk you through the various Light Shaping Tools and provide part numbers:

http://www.profoto-usa.com/products/brochures/Profoto_LST_brochure.pdf

You can see examples of how the various light shaping tools that provide a HARD light here:

http://www.profoto-usa.com/products/lightshaping/hardlight.asp

And for SOFT light go here:

http://www.profoto-usa.com/products/lightshaping/softlight.asp

And finally, here is a link to all the various accessories you can buy for not only your D1′s but all Profoto Products.

http://www.profoto-usa.com/products/lightshaping/accessories.asp

DC

]]> By: Alan http://www.profoto.com/blog/lighting-tips/a-closer-look-at-the-d1-monoblocs/#comment-550 Alan Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:12:42 +0000 http://blog.profoto-usa.com/?p=1642#comment-550 Hi DC
Great and useful review, thanks. I would like to use my three D1 with honeycomb grids, filters, snoots and door barns. I am a little bit confused about the accessories sold by profoto which will fit with the D1. Can you give me an advice ? Thanks

]]> By: DC Chavez http://www.profoto.com/blog/lighting-tips/a-closer-look-at-the-d1-monoblocs/#comment-549 DC Chavez Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:02:28 +0000 http://blog.profoto-usa.com/?p=1642#comment-549 John-

Yes, you are correct. I could have replaced the Acute kit with another set of D1′s and controlled them all via the AIR Remote. It would have also been possible to set the separation lights as one group and control them independently from the Key and Fill lights. The reason I used the Acute 2R 2400 was that I already had it on set as I used it in conjunction with the Acute2 Ringflash as a fill on a different lighting setup (not pictured).

The AIR System was especially nice in this case due to the fact that the D1 was about 10′ off the ground, making it difficult to get to. I have used the previous version of these monoblocs, the Compact 600R’s, and every time I needed to change output I would have to manually adjust the knob on the back of the monobloc. The AIR system is something I have come to really enjoy using with all the AIR equipped generators and monoblocs. -DC

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