Profoto D30
The Profoto D30 is a versatile 500 W monolight designed for professional photography, offering fast recycling, 11 f-stops of power range, and three flash modes: Eco, Boost, and Freeze. Its bi-colour LED modelling light has adjustable colour temperature for diverse lighting conditions. Compact and lightweight, the D30 adapts easily for portrait, fashion, or product shoots, in-studio or on-location for flexibility and reliability.
Profoto D30 Key Features:
- 500 W monolight offering an 11 f-stop power range for precision
- Three distinct flash modes: Eco, Boost, and Freeze versatility
- Fast recycling times ranging from 0.01-0.7 seconds for efficiency
- Bi-colour LED modelling light with adjustable colour temperature (2800K - 7000K)
- Compatible with Profoto AirX for remote control and app integration
- Wide 0.5-500 W flash power range suitable for a variety of setups
- Flash durations as short as 1/9800 s in Freeze mode for motion capture
- Colour consistency is maintained across different flash modes for accuracy
- Wireless range of up to 100 m with Profoto remotes or 30 m via Bluetooth
- Supports all Profoto 100mm light modifiers for varied light shaping
- Houses changeable flash tubes for easy maintenance and flexibility
- Compact, lightweight, and sturdy design ensures easy portability
FAQs:
Can the modelling light be used as a continuous light source?
Yes, the D30's bi-colour LED modelling light can be used as a continuous light in certain situations, with adjustable colour temperature from 2800K to 7000K.
How fast is the recycling time for the Profoto D30?
The recycling time ranges from 0.01 to 0.7 seconds, depending on the power settings and voltage, ensuring minimal downtime between shots.
Does the D30 come with a handle?
The Profoto D30 OCF Handle can be purchased separately to manoeuvre and position the monolight.
Product Specification
| AC Input Power | 100-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Accessory Mount | Standard 5/8" stud with umbrella mount |
| Circuit Protection | 10 Ampere mains fuse requirement |
| Colour Temperature [k] | 6000K ±100K (Eco/Boost modes), 6000K (10) - 9000K (0.1) (Freeze mode) |
| Fixture Mount | Stand adapter for standard 5/8" studs |
| Flash Duration | t0.1: Eco mode: 1/300 s (10) - 1/5000 s (0.1) Boost mode: 1/300 s (10) - 1/6200 s (0.1) Freeze mode: 1/300 s (10) - 1/9800 s (0.1) t0.5: Eco mode: 1/900 s (10) - 1/10700 s (0.1) Boost mode: 1/900 s (10) - 1/13800 s (0.1) Freeze mode: 1/900 s (10) - 1/21100 s (0.1) |
| Flash Power Range | 11 f-stops (0.5-500 Ws) |
| Modelling Lamp | LED, max 35W, dimmable 100-10% |
| Power Source | AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Power [Ws|Joules] | 500 |
| Recycling Time | 230V / 50Hz: 0.01-0.7 sec 200V / 50Hz: 0.01-0.6 sec 120V / 60Hz: 0.01-0.8 sec 100V / 50Hz: 0.01-0.9 sec |
| Size [cm] | 11 x 25.5 x 6 cm (W x L x H) |
| TTL | Yes, via Profoto AirX |
| Weight [kg] | 1.85 |
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Spread the Cost - Barclays Partner Finance
Spread the cost of this item over 12 months. With a 0% finance, no deposit and monthly repayments by direct debit this option is simple to manage. Please see the repayment example below to see how much purchasing this item on finance would cost.
| Finance Example | |
| Item Value (Cash Price) | £1,750.00 |
| Deposit | £0.00 |
| Agreement Duration | 12 Months |
| Total Amount Credit | £1,750.00 |
| Settlement Fee | £0.00 |
| Settlement Payment | - |
| Monthly Instalments | 12 x £145.83 |
| Final Instalments | £145.87 |
| Total Amount Payable | £1,750.00 |
| Annual Rate of Interest | 0% P.A. |
| Representative APR | 0% APR |
Are you eligible for finance?
In order to apply you must fulfill the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be in full-time work (16 hours or more a week), retired, or in receipt of disability allowance
- Have been a UK resident for three years or more
- Have a mobile phone number
- Have an email address
- Have a UK bank account from which Direct Debits can be taken
- Have no outstanding County Court Judgements (CCJs)
Note: All applicants will be subject to a credit reference check by the lender.
Credit is subject to application and status. Warehouse Express Ltd trading as Wex Photo Video act as credit broker and not the lender. Barclays Partner Finance act as the lender.
How does it work?
Where a qualifying product is added to your basket, the full value of your basket, including any accessories purchases, will be eligible for interest free credit. This is subject to the value of the additional products not exceeding the value of the qualifying product. No deposit is required and payments will be collected by direct debit in monthly instalments, the first instalment being collected 30 days after shipment of the product.
What will I receive from the finance provider (lender)?
Barclays Partner Finance will send a loan agreement pack approximately four weeks after delivery of the goods, confirming that the account has been activated and, from this point, it is possible to make repayments against the loan.
For further information on how our finance product work, see our Finance help section.
To apply for finance, follow these three easy steps
† Once your application has been accepted, usually within minutes, we will immediately dispatch your equipment.

Spread the Cost - Novuna Consumer Finance
Spread the cost of this item over 12 months. With a 0% finance, no deposit and monthly repayments by direct debit this option is simple to manage. Please see the repayment example below to see how much purchasing this item on finance would cost.
| Finance Example | |
| Item Value (Cash Price) | £1,750.00 |
| Deposit | £0.00 |
| Agreement Duration | 12 Months |
| Total Amount Credit | £1,750.00 |
| Settlement Fee | £0.00 |
| Settlement Payment | - |
| Monthly Instalments | 12 x £145.83 |
| Total Amount Payable | £1,750.00 |
| Annual Rate of Interest | 0% P.A. |
| Representative APR | 0% APR |
Are you eligible for finance?
In order to apply you must fulfill the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be in full-time work (16 hours or more a week), retired, or in receipt of disability allowance
- Have been a UK resident for three years or more
- Have a mobile phone number
- Have an email address
- Have a UK bank account from which Direct Debits can be taken
- Have no outstanding County Court Judgements (CCJs)
- Channel Island customers, please call us to apply for finance
Note: All applicants will be subject to a credit reference check by the lender.
Credit is subject to application and status. Warehouse Express Ltd trading as Wex Photo Video act as credit broker and not the lender. Novuna Consumer Finance act as the lender.
How does it work?
Where a qualifying product is added to your basket, the full value of your basket, including any accessories purchases, will be eligible for interest free credit. This is subject to the value of the additional products not exceeding the value of the qualifying product. No deposit is required and payments will be collected by direct debit in monthly instalments, the first instalment being collected 30 days after shipment of the product.
What will I receive from the finance provider (lender)?
Novuna Consumer Finance will send a loan agreement pack approximately four weeks after delivery of the goods, confirming that the account has been activated and, from this point, it is possible to make repayments against the loan.
For further information on how our finance product work, see our Finance help section.
To apply for finance, follow these three easy steps
† Once your application has been accepted, usually within minutes, we will immediately dispatch your equipment.