Profoto D30
Studio lights on the go
In today's dynamic world of professional photography, photographers encounter a wide range of assignments requiring versatile and reliable equipment. The Profoto D30 monolight rises to this challenge, adapting to any scenario—whether it’s portraiture in the morning, fashion by lunch, or product photography at night.
With fast flash recycling time, a bi-colored LED modeling light, three flash modes, and access to the wide range of Profoto modifiers, the D30 offers endless creative options. It can serve as a main light or subtly illuminate a sliver of an object. Don’t adapt to your equipment. Have it adapt to you.
Profoto D30
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On set with Yu Tsai and Profoto D30
Profoto D30
For versatile professionals
Discover the Profoto D30 together with Profoto's product expert Chris Fain.
Go behind the scenes
Powering your creativity with Drew Gurian and the Profoto D30
Versatile
Compact and easy to set up, the D30 swiftly handles the multifaceted reality of any professional photographer, even with the largest of modifiers. With 500 Ws flash capacity and bi-colored modeling light, it adapts to your needs in and out of the studio.
Intuitive
With Profoto’s world-class user interface and fast recycling times, you can focus fully on delivering your vision. Built-in AirX enables control directly from the remote or from Profoto Apps, letting you shape light without fiddling with complex settings.
Reliable
Sturdy yet lightweight, with maximized longevity thanks to Profoto ECO-mode, the D30 combines productivity and creativity in one—no matter how long your day runs. You can also change the flash tubes yourself, avoiding downtime.
Photo: Yu Tsai
Profoto D30
Photo: Yu Tsai
Technical Specifications
500 Ws of precision light with Freeze mode up to 1/21100 s (t0.5), and lightning-fast recycle times down to 0.01 s.*
Performance
- Flash power 500 Ws (11-stop range ≈ 0.5–500 Ws)
- Recycle time 0.01–0.9 s (voltage dependent*)
- Flash duration up to 1/21100 s (t0.5)
- Color stability maintained shot-to-shot
Modeling Light
- Bi-color LED 35 W (~3,800 lm)
- CCT 2,800–7,000 K; CRI > 94
Flash Modes
- Eco – optimized for color and longevity
- Boost – maximum output on demand
- Freeze – action stopping durations to 1/21100 s (t0.5)
Connectivity
- Built-in Profoto AirX (2.4 GHz), 100 channels / 6 groups
- TTL & HSS via Profoto remotes; Bluetooth app control
- Wireless range up to 100 m (RF), 30 m (Bluetooth)
Physical
- Dimensions = 11(4.3) × 25,5(10) × 11(4,3) cm(in)
- Weight = 2.1(4.7) kg(lb)
- Power AC 100–240 V
- Front mount 100 mm – compatible with Profoto light shaping tools
*Recycle time varies with mains voltage (100–240 V)