New Profoto A10 flash unit rumored for next week *UPDATED*
A new Profoto A10 flash unit is rumored to be announced next week (Profoto A1X replacement?). The new A10 flash will be able to sync with smartphones, as well as Nikon, Canon, Sony, and Fuji cameras, and will have added Bluetooth control:
"Placeholder store listings mention a Profoto A10 AirTTL flash, with Bluetooth, in variants for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm. The only price we have seen is €1075—the same as for the existing A1X flash, which came out in May 2019. Another source says the A10 uses the same lithium battery as the A1X, implying a similar form factor. We expect the flash to be announced by Tuesday or Wednesday (22–23 September) next week."
Update - here are the leaked specifications and a product photo:
Product features
- Round head with magnetic A1-type accessory mount
- LED modelling lamp
- AirTTL and HSS control via built-in 2.4GHz Air Remote
- AirX Bluetooth synchronisation with iPhone
- Firmware updates via Profoto app or USB
- Removable lithium ion battery
- Mounting options for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm cameras
- TTL switch where you set the initial exposure in TTL mode then switch to equivalent manual power setting
- Bundled with Profoto Connect trigger (may vary by seller)
Technical specifications
- 76Ws energy
- 9-stop manual power range
- 1-second flash recycle time
- Wireless range up to 300 metres (1000 ft)
- Profoto Air is 2.4GHz with 20 frequency channels
- Profoto AirX is Bluetooth with 40 frequency channels
- Battery capacity up to 450 full-power flashes
- Height 10.8cm
- Width 7.5cm
- Full length 16.5cm
- Weight 560 grams including battery
Via Lightingrumours
