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Profoto Air remote (non-TTL)
$100.00 /day
A universal 2.4 GHz wireless transmitter offering reliable manual flash triggering and remote power management across all standard hot-shoe camera platforms.
A 10% damage waiver fee will be applied to your order in the rental basket unless proof of own insurance can be supplied.
The Profoto Air Remote (Non-TTL) is the quintessential studio utility tool for photographers who prefer the absolute precision of manual exposure control or run cross-platform, multi-brand camera kits. Unlike brand-specific TTL triggers, this universal remote utilizes a standard single-pin hot-shoe configuration. This architecture eliminates platform barriers, allowing the remote to pair seamlessly with any camera system equipped with a standard hot shoe—including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Leica, and medium-format platforms like Hasselblad and Phase One.
Operating on a rock-solid 2.4 GHz radio frequency, the Air Remote offers lightning-fast sync speeds and an incredible operating range of up to 300 meters (1000 feet). Beyond raw triggering, it gives you complete command over your lighting matrix. From the camera hot shoe, you can manually adjust flash energy in 1/10 or full-stop increments and toggle modeling lamps on or off across 6 independent groups and 8 channels. It is the ultimate choice for commercial sound stages, studio portrait workflows, and leaf-shutter systems where rock-solid reliability overrides automation.
Applicable Scenarios:
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Cross-Platform Studio Production: Ideal for sets where multiple photographers or assistants swap different camera brands (e.g., full-frame mirrorless to medium-format Phase One) using the same lighting configuration.
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Manual Commercial & Still Life Sets: Perfect for complex studio environments where lighting ratios are meticulously calibrated with a light meter and automated TTL is unnecessary.
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Leaf-Shutter High-Speed Syncing: Fully supports fast sync speeds up to 1/1600s when paired with technical or medium-format leaf-shutter lens systems.
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Universal Single-Pin Design: Platform-agnostic hot shoe guarantees flawless manual sync compatibility with any camera brand.
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Comprehensive Remote Management: Remotely tweak flash power outputs and control modeling lamps across all active Air-integrated Profoto strobes.
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Expansive 2.4 GHz Radio Reach: Triggers flashes up to 300 meters (1000 feet) away, and handles remote control data up to 100 meters (330 feet).
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Robust Multi-Channel Layout: Features 8 channels and 6 distinct lighting groups (A–F) to isolate and organize complex multi-strobe layouts.
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Optimized for Leaf Shutters: Achieves fast manual sync capabilities up to 1/1600s with compatible leaf-shutter lenses, and standard 1/250s for focal-plane shutters.
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Convenient AAA Battery Power: Runs on two standard AAA batteries, making power swaps fast and simple during dense production schedules.
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Profoto Air Remote (Non-TTL / Manual Variant) x 1
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Standard AAA Batteries x 2
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Protective Fabric Storage Pouch x 1
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(Note: This rental listing includes the transmitter unit only. It does not include sync cords, camera bodies, flash heads, or modifiers. Please rent those separately as needed.)
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Q: Does this Profoto Air Remote support TTL (automatic exposure) or High-Speed Sync (HSS)?
A: No. This is the non-TTL / manual variant. It is strictly engineered for manual flash triggering and manual power adjustments. If your project requires automatic TTL exposure tracking or HSS up to 1/8000s on focal-plane shutters, please rent our Profoto Connect Pro or Air Remote TTL calibrated for your specific camera body.
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Q: Can I use this remote on a Sony, Fujifilm, or Phase One camera body?
A: Yes! Because it uses a universal single-pin central hot-shoe contact, it is fully compatible with any camera brand featuring a standard hot shoe. There is no need for brand-specific versions.
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Q: Which Profoto flash heads can I control with this remote?
A: It can wirelessly trigger and manually adjust power on any Profoto unit featuring built-in Air connectivity, including the D1, D2, B1, B1x, B10, B10 Plus, Pro-8, Pro-10, and Pro-11 series.
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Q: How is the rental fee calculated?
A: The rental fee is calculated on a 24-hour basis per rental period.
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Q: Is a deposit required?
A: Yes, a corresponding deposit is required for all equipment rentals.
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Q: What payment methods are accepted for the deposit?
A: We accept credit card authorization for the deposit, which is fast and convenient.
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