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  • Page 1 User guide Profoto A10 For other languages visit: www.profoto.com...
  • Page 2 www.profoto.com...
  • Page 3 Unless it complies with the specified performance, quality and safety, it is a no-go. As a result, we are confident that your new Profoto product will stay with you for years and help you grow as a photographer. But getting the product is only the beginning of that journey.

  • Page 4: General Safety Instructions

    Interference cannot be ruled out. Due to varying regulations and limits on radio transmissions Profoto’ s A10 has a power output setting. Some countries does not allow use of the full power mode P0, please refer to your country specific section in the user guide to see the maximum allowed power setting allowed by national regulations.
  • Page 5 一般安全须知 安全注意事项！ 在使用本设备之前， 请仔细阅读说明手册， 熟悉安全规范。 请确保 《 Profoto 安全说明》 总是与设备放在一 起！ Profoto 产品专为室内使用环境而打造。 不要在潮湿、 强电磁场或者有易燃气体或灰尘的地方放置或 使用该设备！ 不要将设备暴露在滴水或溅水环境中。 不要在设备上或设备附近放置任何装有液体的物体， 例如花瓶。 不要将设备暴露在温度快速变化的潮湿条件下， 因为在这种情况下元件中会形成冷凝水。 不要 将此设备与其它品牌的闪光设备进行连接。 如果镜头罩出现裂纹或深刮痕等会影响其使用效果的明显损 坏， 应进行更换。 设备的维护、 改装或修理只能由本公司授权许可的维护人员执行 警告－触电危险－高压！ 不要打开或拆卸闪光灯、 电源箱和灯头！ 设备使用高压电。 电源箱电容器在关闭后一段时间内仍带电。 电 池 （安装的电池组或电池） 不可暴露于过高的热量中， 如阳光直射、 火源等。 注意－烧伤危险－高温部件！...
  • Page 6 Verwenden Sie dieses Gerät nicht, bevor Sie das Bedienungshandbuch und die beiliegenden Sicherheitshinweise gelesen haben. Stellen Sie sicher, dass die Profoto-Sicherheitshinweise immer dem Gerät beiliegen! Die Produkte von Profoto sind für den Gebrauch in Innenräumen bestimmt. Verwahren oder verwenden Sie das Gerät nicht an Orten, an denen es Feuchtigkeit oder starken elektromagnetischen Feldern ausgesetzt ist, oder in Bereichen mit entzündlichen Gasen...
  • Page 7 El equipo contiene baterías, componentes eléctricos y electrónicos que pueden ser perjudiciales para el medio ambiente. Puede devolver el equipo de forma gratuita a un distribuidor de Profoto para su reciclaje. Siga la legislación local para la eliminación de pilas, componentes eléctricos y electrónicos, respectivamente.
  • Page 8 Assurez-vous que l'équipement est toujours accompagné des consignes de sécurité Profoto. Les produits Profoto sont destinés à un usage en intérieur. L'équipement ne doit pas être exposé, qu'il soit en fonctionnement ou non, à l'humidité, à des champs électromagnétiques extrêmes ou à...
  • Page 9 Accertarsi che l'attrezzatura sia sempre accompagnata dalle istruzioni di sicurezza Profoto! I prodotti Profoto sono destinati a un uso in ambienti interni! Non posizionare o utilizzare l'attrezzatura in luoghi umidi, soggetti a forti campi elettromagnetici o in aree polverose o esposte a gas infiammabili! Non esporre l’...
  • Page 10 口窓から 100 mm 離れた 7 mm の開口を通る、 室温下の光エネルギー： 300 µW 未満。 2007 年 6 月 24 日付 けの Laser Notice No. 50 に従った偏差を除き、 21 CFR 1040.10 および 1040.11 に準拠。 危険： AF 補助光用のレーザー装置を取り外したり、 分解したり、 改造したりしないでください。 危険なレー ザー光にさらされる可能性があります。 最終処分 製品が使用期限に達した場合は、 他の家庭用ごみといっしょに処分しないでください。 本製品は環境に 有害な可能性のあるバッテリー、 電気 ・ 電子部品を含んでいます。 Profoto販売店にご返却いただければ、 無料でリサイクルできます。 バッテリー、 電気 ・ 電子部品の処分に関しては各地の法令に従って ください。 www.profoto.com...
  • Page 11 제품의 사용 기간이 만료된 경우, 다른 가정용 쓰레기와 함께 폐기하지 마시기 바랍니다. 장비에는 환경에 유해할 수 있는 배터리, 전기 및 전자 부품이 포함되어 있습니다. 재활용을 위해 장비를 Profoto 유통업체에 무료로 반품할 수 있습니다. 배터리, 전기 및 전자부품은 모두 국가별 규정에 맞게 처분해주시기 바랍니다.
  • Page 12 Перед началом работы с оборудованием необходимо изучить руководство по эксплуатации и инструкции по технике безопасности. Удостоверьтесь в том, что инструкции по технике безопасности Profoto прилагаются к оборудованию! Продукция Profoto предназначена для применения в помещениях. Запрещается размещать и использовать оборудование в местах с повышенной влажностью, чрезмерными...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Manual zoom ....................28 Test sync ......................28 Using the flash off-camera ................ 29 Change settings .................... 29 General notes on Profoto Air operation ..............34 Light shaping ........................36 Clic Dome ......................37 Bounce Card ....................38 Additional functions ....................... 40 Firmware upgrade ..................

  • Page 14: Introduction

    Introduction About the product We have designed the A10 to be the world’s smallest studio light. It is designed to provide a beautiful light with great light shaping capabilities and also being incredible easy to use. We have made the head round to create a circular and natural light pattern.
  • Page 15 Flash head 5. Battery release button 2. Zoom ring 6. AF (auto focus) assist structured laser light 3. LED continuous lights Hot shoe connector 4. Battery 8. USB port www.profoto.com...
  • Page 16 9. Display 13. Dial 10. Mode switch (TTL or MAN). 14. Settings button Only active when A10 is 15. Continuous light button on-camera. 16. Lock ring 11. Group buttons (A, B, C, D) 12. TEST button & ON/OFF button www.profoto.com...
  • Page 17 17. Battery charger 22. Bounce card 18. Battery charger indicator 23. Bounce card holder 19. Flash stand 24. Bounce card pouch 20. Bag 25. Protective cap (for Sony only) 21. Clic Dome www.profoto.com...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Charge the battery: Push the battery release button [5] and remove the battery from the flash. This can be done while the A10 is mounted on the camera. 2. Connect the battery to battery charger [17] 3.

  • Page 19: Attach Battery To Flash

    ”click”. Attach light shaping tools The dedicated light shaping tools are easy and quick to attach. Just snap them in place in front of the flash lens until you hear a ”click”. To remove them, just pull them off. www.profoto.com...

  • Page 20: On-Camera Use In Ttl Mode (Auto)

    On-camera use in TTL mode (AUTO) Slide the hot shoe connector [7] on the A10 into the hot shoe of the camera. Turn the locking mechanism to secure. 2. Switch on the A10. 3. Turn the dial [13] clockwise to unlock.

  • Page 21: Off-Camera Use

    3. Turn on Air and select the same radio channel on the A10 unit as on the transmitting unit on the camera. 4. Select a group on the A10 flash. The unit is now set up for off- camera use.

  • Page 22: Off-Camera Mobile Mode

    When using the Profoto control or Profoto Camera app, the mode switch [10] is disabled and the app will dictate if TTL (AUTO) or manual mode is used regardless if the A10 is mounted on a camera hot shoe or not.

  • Page 23: Operation

    TTL (Through-The-Lens) exposure control with the option to manually adjust and sync your Profoto flashes. The A10 can also be used as a flash for your mobile camera using the Profoto Camera App. See chapter Profoto Camera and Control apps.

  • Page 24: Mode Selection (Ttl Or Manual)

    Use the mode switch [10] to select TTL or or MAN mode. The mode switch is only active for the on-camera unit. When the A10 is used off- camera, the function of the switch is disabled and the on-camera unit will dictate to all off-camera units if TTL or manual mode is used.
  • Page 25 If a Profoto AirTTL compatible flash is set to group D, E or F, it will be synchronized but not part of the TTL calculation. The flash outputs of these flashes are added to the total flash exposure and can for instance be used to manually set the exposure on the background.

  • Page 26: Operation In Man Mode (Manual Mode)

    Operation in MAN mode (Manual mode) With the A10 set to MAN mode, the light output for the groups A, B, C, and D can be adjusted manually. • Select group(s) by doing one of the following: • Press the A, B, C, or D group button [11] to select the corresponding group.

  • Page 27: Continuous Light

    To turn on continuous light on a specific group, first select a group and then press button [15]. When the A10 continuous light is on, a white dot is displayed to the right on the display and/or on the different groups.

  • Page 28: Manual Zoom

    To test the flash or take meter readings with a light meter the test button will fire a flash on the A10 unit. If Air is activated it will also fire test flashes on all flashes on the selected channel.

  • Page 29: Using The Flash Off-Camera

    Using the flash off-camera The A10 unit is easy to use also as an off-camera flash unit as it has a built in radio transceiver (AirTTL). The transmitting unit in the camera hot shoe can be either an A10 unit or an Air Remote.
  • Page 30 A10 flash. In this setting the unit can also be controlled from another AIR transmitter • OFF: The A10 can only be used to control the A10 flash, and can’t be controlled from other remotes or flashes.
  • Page 31 • The beam angle of the A10 flash can be set to different beam angles, from wide to narrow. Note: If a light shaping tool is attached to A10, the beam angle will be different Continuous light The continuous light is a constant light source positioned in the flash head.
  • Page 32 • FLICKER FREE: The lamp gets the maximum intensity regardless of zoom setting. Ready Signal Ready signaling is used to indicate when the A10 flash is fully recycled. There are four ready signaling options: • BEEP: The unit beeps when it is ready to flash again after recharging.
  • Page 33 Displays important regulatory information for various markets. See also markings on the A10 unit and chapter Regulatory information. About Displays hardware variant and current firmware installed on A10. Reset button will set A10 to factory default settings. AF assist The AF (autofocus) assist setting activates or deactivates the AF assist.

  • Page 34: General Notes On Profoto Air Operation

    General notes on Profoto Air operation The Profoto Air channels use specific frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band and have an operating range of up to 300 meters (1000ft). The frequencies are evenly distributed over the entire frequency band. Since each channel uses a different radio frequency, it is possible...
  • Page 35 www.profoto.com...

  • Page 36: Light Shaping

    Light shaping The A10 flash creates a round and even light spread in all zoom positions. In addition, there are specially designed light shaping tools for the A10 that can modify the light quality in various ways. When A10 is used on camera it can automatically follow the zoom setting on the lens.

  • Page 37: Clic Dome

    Clic Dome The Clic Dome attaches to the A10 unit with the built in magnetic mount. The light quality will be diffused and spread omni directional. Note: The Clic Dome can also be stacked together with other light shaping tools. For example the optional Gel can be used in combination with the Clic Dome.

  • Page 38: Bounce Card

    In most cases the flash is directed against a bouncing surface and the bounce card is directed against the subject. Note: The Bounce Card can also be stacked together with other light shaping tools. For example the optional gel can be used in combination with the Bounce Card. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 39 www.profoto.com...

  • Page 40: Additional Functions

    Upgrade of firmware is made via the USB port [8] on the A10 or through the Profoto app, following the instructions provided in the upgrade application downloaded from profoto.com/myprofoto.

  • Page 41: Profoto Air Compatibility

    Profoto Air functionality according to the table below. • The Profoto A10 AirTTL can also be used to trigger the Air Remote and Air Sync Profoto Air transceivers. • The Profoto A10 AirTTL flash can also be triggered and controlled by other Profoto Air transceivers.

  • Page 42: Technical Data

    Auto FP), X-Sync Camera mount/Connectors Hot shoe mount for Canon/ Nikon/Sony/Fujifilm USB micro-B connector for firm- ware upgrades Output power varies with setting in the A10. 2. Actual range will vary due to site layout, surrounding materials and other radio transmissions. www.profoto.com...
  • Page 43 0.2 f-stop Color temp stability ±150°K Continuous lamps Battery type Li-ion Battery charging time 115 minutes Battery capacity: Up to 450 full power flashes LCD display Standby Enters standby mode after a period of inactivity (2 min, 30 min, OFF). www.profoto.com...
  • Page 44 TTL control TTL with group control for all Profoto flashes labelled AirTTL. Measurements (LxWxH) Dimensions 108x75x165 mm Weight (including battery) 560g All data are to be considered as nominal and Profoto reserves the right make changes without further notice. www.profoto.com...

  • Page 45: Warranty

    Warranty The Warranty can be downloaded from the product page at www.profoto.com www.profoto.com...

  • Page 46: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory information, certification and compliance marks specific to Profoto A10 AirTTL are available on the A10 AirTTL. It can be found both on the A10 AirTLL unit label and in the settings menu. Go to Settings > Regulatory information. World-wide Usage of Radio Spectrum The Profoto Air system operates on the license-free 2.4GHz ISM band...
  • Page 47 United States and Canada FCC Suppliers Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) Profoto AB Transmitter / Receiver MODEL: Profoto A10 AirTTL PRODUCT NO: PCA1534-0020, PCA1534-0010, PCA1534-0030, PCA1534-0050 Contains FCC ID: W4G-RMIX, QOQ13 and IC: 8167A-RMIX, 5123A-13 Designed in Sweden and manufactured in Thailand Responsible Party U.S.
  • Page 48 FCC Radio Frequency Exposure WARNING: The Profoto A10 device radiates radio frequency energy at a level below the United States FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
  • Page 49 Limites d’exposition RF IC Le dispositif Profoto A10 est conforme aux limites sur l’exposition aux rayonnements IC RSS-102 définies pour un environnement non contrôlé. En mode manuel, ce dispositif a été testé et respecte les limites d’exposition IC RF lorsque ce dernier est placé à au moins 1 cm du corps.
  • Page 50 Apple iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Profoto is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 51 www.profoto.com...
  • Page 52 Profoto AB Box 1264, 172 25 Sundbyberg Sweden +46 (0) 8 447 53 00 info@profoto.com www.profoto.com...

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