Profoto Pro-D3: Comparison with D2 and B10X Plus

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On May 7, 2024, Profoto announced the Pro-D3, updating its popular monobloc flash range. Available in two power ratings, 750W and 1250W, it is the most powerful compact flash on the market.

With this new flash, Profoto promises reliable, long-lasting lighting, designed to meet the demands of large content creation studios.

What’s new about the Pro-D3 compared to the D2 and B10X Plus? We explore what makes the Pro-D3 different.

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Profoto Pro D3
Profoto Pro D3

1. What’s new in the Profoto Pro-D3

Profoto’s Pro-D3 is an industrial-grade flash designed for continuous operation in high-volume production environments. Profoto’s new flash stands out for its power, available in 750W or 1250W. Its predecessor, the D2, is available in 500W or 1000W, while the B10X Plus is limited to 500W.

This monobloc flash also stands out for its higher flash speed. Its flash duration is 1/75,000. sec (P:0.1 – t0.5 – Freeze mode) and its recycling time is ultra-fast (230V/50hz: 0.01 – 0.5s ).

The Pro-D3 compact torch has been completely redesigned. It features a stronger quartz flash tube and a powerful COB LED light equivalent to a 400 W halogen lamp. The Pro-D3 also has a new default mode, ECO. The new ECO mode optimizes color temperature consistency and maximizes equipment life.

Pro-D3 connectivity

The Profoto Pro-D3 features integrated Profoto AirX connectivity. AirX is the 3rd generation of Profoto wireless connectivity, following Air and AirTTL. For comparison, the D2 features integrated Air TTL connectivity.

Profoto Pro D3 Comparaison Avec Le D2 Et Le B10x Plus
Profoto Pro D3 Comparaison Avec Le D2 Et Le B10x Plus
Stacked from 13 images. Method=B (R=8,S=4)
Profoto Pro D3 Comparaison Avec Le D2 Et Le B10x Plus
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The PRO-D3 is built with top-quality, state-of-the-art components. It is one of the most reliable and consistent flash units on the market.

2. Pro-D3 VS D2 VS B10X Plus comparison

B10X Plus 500W D2 500W PRO-D3 750W D2 1000W Pro-D3 1250W
FLASH
Max Energy 500W 500W 750W 1000W 1250W
Energy Range 10 f-stops (0.25-250 Ws) 10 f-stops (0.5 – 500 Ws) 11 f-stops (0.8-750 Ws) 10 f-stops (1.0-1000 Ws) 11 f-stops (1.3-1250 Ws)
Recycling Time 0.05-1.3s 0.03-0.6s 0.01-0.5s 0.03-1.2s 0.01-0.8s
Flash duration t0.1
Normal/ECO mode 1/400 s (250 Ws) – 1/4 900 s (0.5 Ws) 1/1 000 s (500 Ws) – 1/ 7 700 s (1 Ws) 1/600s (750 Ws) – 1/5 500s (0.8 Ws) 1/600 s (1 000 Ws) – 1/5 800 s (2 Ws) 1/400s (1250 Ws) – 1/4 000s (1.3 Ws)
Freeze mode 1/400 s (250 Ws) – 1/14 000 s (0.5 Ws) 1/1 000 s (500 Ws) – 1/13 500 s (1 Ws) 1/600s (750 Ws) – 1/15 900s (0.8 Ws) 1/600 s (1000 Ws) – 1/12 200 s (2 Ws) 1/400s (1250 Ws) – 1/12 800s (1.3 Ws)
Flash duration t0.5
Normal/ECO mode 1/1 300 s (250 Ws) – 1/7 000 s (0.5 Ws) 1/2 600 s (500 Ws) – 1/17 000 s (1 Ws) 1/1 900s (750 ws) – 1/7 000s (0.8 Ws) 1/1,600 s (1,000 Ws) – 1/11,000 s (2 Ws) 1/1 400s (1250 Ws) – 1/5 000s (1.3 Ws)
Freeze mode 1/1300 s (250 Ws) – 1/42 000 s (0.5 Ws) 1/2 600 s (500 Ws) – 1/63 000 s (1 Ws) 1/1 900s (750 Ws) – 1/75 000s (0.8 Ws) 1/1 600 s (1000 Ws) – 1/50 000 s (2 Ws) 1/1 400s (1250 Ws) – 1/62 000s (1.3 Ws)
CONTINUOUS LIGHT
Lamp Type LED 3,200 lm Halogen 300W LED 6300 lm Halogen 300W LED 6300 lm
WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
Built-in connectivity Profoto AirX Profoto AirTTL Profoto AirX Profoto AirTTL Profoto AirX
Supported Air Functions Sync, TTL, HSS and remote control Sync and remote control (Air 1 and Air 2) Sync, TTL, HSS, Remote control (Air 1 and Air 2) Sync and remote control (Air 1 and Air 2) Sync, TTL, HSS, Remote control (Air 1 and Air 2)

3. Why is the D3 better the D2, and what are the differences with the B10X Plus?

The Pro-D3 is more powerful, faster and has a faster recycling time than the D2 and B10X Plus. Its redesigned design and new ECO mode make it the ideal one-piece flash for large-scale productions. It can operate relentlessly in the most demanding high-volume production environments.

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