Profoto L600D

The Profoto L600D is a compact 600W daylight LED head built for large studio sets that need clean 5600K light in a compact, all-in-one form. With no external ballast and a quiet HydroCTech liquid cooling system, it sets up quickly and stays unobtrusive during long takes. Its Core-1 engine delivers accurate light with stepless, flicker-free dimming, and the native Profoto mount fits straight into established lighting rigs.

Profoto L600D Key Features:

• 600W daylight LED built for high-output studio lighting
• Compact all-in-one head removes need for an external ballast
• Core-1 engine delivers accurate 5600K light with TLCI 99
• Flicker-free, stepless 0.1-100% dimming gives precise exposure control
• HydroCTech cooling keeps operation quiet during long shoots
• 5.9kg housing improves handling when rigging overhead
• Profoto mount accepts over 100 light shapers for shaping options
• DMX, CRMX, Bluetooth, and Profoto Air provide flexible control
• Profoto Air flash mode supports HSS with no recycle time
• Built-in yoke with junior pin and baby receiver for fast mounting
• Update firmware via Profoto Control app or the USB-C service port

What’s in the box?

• 1 x Profoto L600D

FAQs:

How bright is the L600D in practical terms?

At 600W with a clean 5600K output, it delivers the sort of punch you’d expect from a full-power daylight LED aimed at larger sets. The light holds colour accuracy at higher intensities, so you can push it through softboxes, textiles, or bounce boards without introducing shifts. Its 65-degree native beam gives a usable spread before shaping accessories are added.

Does the L600D work with existing Profoto modifiers?

Yes. The 100 mm Profoto mount takes more than 100 light shapers, from large softboxes to hard reflectors and umbrellas. If you’re already invested in Profoto shaping, the L600D drops into the same workflow without adapters.

What control options are available for the L600D?

You can run the L600D through DMX/RDM for studio consoles, CRMX for wireless DMX, Profoto Air for remote triggering, or Bluetooth via the Profoto Control app. Each option gives access to dimming, curves, and mode settings directly from your chosen controller, which helps when the light is rigged high or in a fixed grid.

Can I use it for high-speed work?

Yes. The L600D provides flicker-free output at any frame rate and supports Profoto Air flash mode with HSS and no recycle time. That makes it suitable for fast shutter speeds or high-fps video where constant exposure and colour stability are critical.

Is the L600D suitable for location work?

It’s primarily designed for studio environments, though the compact 5.9 kg head is manageable on location if AC power is available. The built-in yoke with junior and baby fittings makes it easy to mount on stands or grip gear. Note that the light is rated for dry, indoor use only.

How does the dimming behave at low levels?

The 16-bit system allows smooth, stepless control from 0.1% upwards, so low-level fills and subtle adjustments remain clean without stepping or flicker. You can choose between linear, exponential, logarithmic, and S-curve dimming to match your preferred response during cues or live adjustments.