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Profoto 901050 D1 250/250 Studio Lighting Kit

Unleash Your Creative Potential with Professional LightingThe Profoto D1 250/250 Studio Kit offers unparalleled performance and reliability for professional photographers. Celebrating 40 years of excellence, Profoto has refined this monolight series to provide cutting-edge technology and convenie...

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Overview

Unleash Your Creative Potential with Professional Lighting

The Profoto D1 250/250 Studio Kit offers unparalleled performance and reliability for professional photographers. Celebrating 40 years of excellence, Profoto has refined this monolight series to provide cutting-edge technology and convenience. With digital precision and innovative features, the D1 Studio Kit ensures consistent and high-quality lighting for all your photography needs.

  • Kit Includes: 2 - D1 250 Ws units, 2 - D1 Small White Umbrellas, 2 - D1 Light Stands, 1 - D1 Studio Kit Case, 1 - Sync Cord
  • Built-in Reflector: Optimized for use with softboxes and umbrellas
  • Power Range: 7 f-stop power range with 1/10 f-stop control
  • Short Recycling Times: Ensures you never have to wait for the flash
  • Short Flash Duration: Provides crisp image quality

Key Features

D1 Studio Kits include: 2- D1 units, 2-D1 Small White Umbrellas, 2-D1 Light Stands, 1-D1 Studio Kit Case and either Profoto Air Remote (Air Equipped kits) or a Sync Cord.

Built-in reflector 7 f-stop power range

Short recycling times

Short flash duration

Connect to your PC or Mac with Profoto Studio Air software

Specifications

Kit Components
2 D1 units, 2 D1 Small White Umbrellas, 2 D1 Light Stands, 1 D1 Studio Kit Case
Power Range
7 f-stop
Connectivity
Profoto Air Remote (Air Equipped kits), Sync Cord, Profoto Studio Air software

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Includes two D1 units, providing a comprehensive two-light setup for studio photography.
  • Comes with two D1 Small White Umbrellas, offering soft and even light diffusion.
  • Bundled with two D1 Light Stands, ensuring stable positioning for the D1 units.
  • Features a D1 Studio Kit Case, providing convenient and protective storage and transport for the entire kit.
  • D1 units offer a wide 7 f-stop power range, allowing for precise control over light intensity.

👎 Cons

  • The kit is specifically tailored for studio use, making it less portable for extensive on-location shoots without additional equipment.
  • The inclusion of only small white umbrellas might limit lighting options for certain creative effects or larger subjects.
  • While offering short recycling times, specific numeric values are not provided, making direct comparisons difficult.
  • The short flash duration is beneficial but exact figures are not detailed for precise technical evaluation.
  • Connectivity to PC or Mac requires Profoto Studio Air software, which may involve additional setup or learning curve.

Frequently Asked Questions

The kit includes two D1 units, two D1 Small White Umbrellas, two D1 Light Stands, one D1 Studio Kit Case, and either a Profoto Air Remote or a Sync Cord.
The D1 units feature a 7 f-stop power range, offering significant control over light output.
Yes, the D1 units are designed with short recycling times, which is beneficial for continuous shooting during studio sessions.
Yes, the D1 units can connect to a PC or Mac using the Profoto Studio Air software, allowing for computer control.
Yes, the D1 units come with built-in reflectors, streamlining setup and offering a basic light shaping solution.