Profoto Connect overview

[@AdrianChoPhotography]

I normally use the Air Remote TTL but this device is very small and simple and very works well with small camera bodies and very simple one light setups for run and gun. You don’t need to use the phone app. Just flash comp in the camera or if you’re in manual then just walk over to the light and make the change on the light.

[@DavidOastler]

Thanks for sharing

[@NikCan66]

Thanks for the information on this device

[@savaskeskin6692]

Thanks for sharing David. Instead of using the app, isn't it possible to use the flash exposure comp function in camera?

[@DavidOastler]

Maybe I’ll have to try that.

[@joselito305]

@@DavidOastler Please let us know if flash compensation on the camera will work with the A1. If it does that wound make it more versatile.

[@DavidOastler]

Yes it works fine in aperture mode

[@nightcoder5k]

Interesting. I can see some beginners may like this if they don't might using the mobile phone to make the adjustments. I have the Godox setup where I can adjust the flash power right on the flash trigger. It would be nice if there are some kind of dials right on the trigger though.

[@DavidOastler]

You can adjust the flash compensation in the camera easily

[@lauriewahlig2819]

I’m wondering if you have the time to share how you set up your Sony when using flash? I know I must use mechanical shutter, but what else do you set up? EFCS on or off? Live view off? Preview settings etc? Thanks so very much!

[@DavidOastler]

I just use wireless flash, EFCS is on as the Profoto flashes work fine with it on. Live view setting on I just turn off the transmitter when adjusting initial exposure. I then turn on the transmitter and use ttl to get close exposure. I then turn the transmitter to manual and adjust the flash exposure to match ambient light.

[@teddaamen]

Hi David, what about the continious A1X LED light for videolighting: is it usefull enough in "emergency" cases when shooting video en have no other lights available in low light?

[@DavidOastler]

Yes it works quite well for that.

[@cdmurray23]

having to use the phone seems really cumbersome IMO, prefer just having the settings on the transmitter

[@DavidOastler]

In my early testing the ttl is amazing so you will hardly have to use the phone

[@DavidOastler]

You can also just buy the air remote so you don’t have to use your phone.

[@eduardoribeiro383]

David, I noticed the Imaging Edge Mobile app in you phone. Could you do it a review of it, setting suggestions, etc? I feel like I am not using it right for, very often, the location services simply do not show up despite camera being connected.

[@DavidOastler]

I must look into that.

[@GilbertTV]

great tutorial David... instead of using the phone app to change settings can you change settings on the flash unit itself.. ?

[@DavidOastler]

Yes you could

[@lemon58421]

Hello, David, I had a Canon camera and the Profoto A1 for canon, but I sold my Canon for a Sony A7III so my Profoto A1 is useless on my Sony! due to not the same hot shoe pins (no TTL), but can I use my Profoto A1 Canon flash off-camera with my Sony A7III and the new profoto connect for sony?

[@DavidOastler]

Not sure about Canon but I know the Nikon works but you don’t get ttl

[@lemon58421]

@@DavidOastler pfff...sad! so just good to trigger the flash and that's it!? pffff expensive then just to trigger without TTL!

[@DavidOastler]

David Aelbrecht yep

[@lemon58421]

@@DavidOastler Thanks!

[@lemon58421]

@@DavidOastler I finally have the Profoto connect and it work perfect on my Sony and my A1 Canon version, TTL also and Hi sync also. no problem at all! :-) so I get TTL :-)

[@steevstv3110]

Which lens did you shoot Ms. Suzi with ?

[@DavidOastler]

Sony 135mm 1.8

[@brucejones6552]

Thanks for taking the time to show us This David, it was interesting! I am very happy with my goddox flash setup at the moment! The B10 has peaked my interest though! Would the b10 Be a substitute for the ad200? Or 400 pro?

[@DavidOastler]

Probably the 400 pro but it is the only one with the continuous light that you can balance the colours

[@manilamartin1001]

Tell profoto that panasonic users are waiting for them to make us part of their ttl system. Please?

[@magoomba13]

Gday David. Question ... I was a Nikon shooter with the profoto A1, now moved over to Sony. Will the A1 work if I just buy the connect for the Sony and still use the flash I got for Nikon? Rick.

[@DavidOastler]

I’m not sore it will it should work on camera but only manual mode with no ttl. I’m not sure if it will work with the connect though

[@magoomba13]

@@DavidOastler thanks for that. Love the videos buddy.

[@DavidOastler]

Thanks mate

[@Isaacimage]

Can you just stick in on your Camera and control it manually, the old way, with your fingers on the flash not just thru the app ?

[@DavidOastler]

Yes using the cameras flash compensation

[@japanclaude1]

I Dave ,does the compensation works with multiple lights?

[@DavidOastler]

I’ll have to test that but usually as soon as I use multiple lights I use manual.

[@MrMLPhoto]

@@DavidOastler , can Connect control two separate Profoto A1X devices? Can they be individually adjusted through the app?

[@takeshiwanntw6335]

good info

[@DavidOastler]

Thanks

[@mwran]

@David Oastler I thought you said you had no absolutely no interest in doing a review of this product.

[@DavidOastler]

When I saw it I changed my mind. I will still use the air remote for most shoots but for run and gun shoots like weddings and events this is cool I also worked out that you can change the flash exposure compensation from the camera so you don’t need to use the iPhone at all and that was one of the issues I had with it.

[@mwran]

hmmm, so I guess.... “don’t bag it before you have tried it”

[@DavidOastler]

Yep I was naughty

[@japanclaude1]

I David , I really like whenever you make a product demonstration and if your going to use it. I now you like small compact an practical products . I would see you in a wedding setup with your Profoto lights and a armband on right forearm for your iPhone and with your free left hand setting up your light.What do think.another great video David 🙏.

[@DavidOastler]

I’ve found out that the cameras flash compensation is great for controlling the flash so you don’t need the phone at all

[@Noealz]

nice model haha

[@DavidOastler]

Suzi is amazing