The more I use the A2...the more I wish it had an optical trigger. Sometimes I want to trigger it from something other than a profoto trigger. Or if batteries die on location and there was no backup...I could at least fire it from a hotshoe flash in an emergency. A version update with an optical trigger built in would be great. Im amazed the A2 didn't have this. Especially at the price point... when it seems every light on the planet at least has an optical.
The A2 and A10 are fantastic for their portability; however, there is no means to recharge the battery away from a mains supply.
Add "in-flash" charging.
Could be implemented in one of several way:
1) USB-C PD input to the flash, flash can power itself from a USB-C PD battery pack and charge the installed battery
2) USB-C PD input on the battery, battery is recharged direct from USB-C PD battery pack. Has the advantage that the battery can be recharged away from the flash
3) USB-C PD input to the charger. Could likely do away with a mains charger, and use a USB-C PD mains adapter instead. Or could use a USB-C PD battery pack
A dummy battery that can connect to an AC adapter so the A2 can run on AC power. I like this idea since the A2 cannot run on AC as it is. I often use my B10s and A2 as a trio. When setting up a studio on location, it would be great to be able to plug in if I choose with the A2 as well. I run the B10s on power all the time. I love being wireless... but sometimes it's handy to be able to plug in and save the battery for later.
