High power, short flash durations and consistent performance for demanding studio productions. The Elinchrom ELC Pro HD 1000 is built for photographers who need plenty of light while working quickly and precisely. With up to 1000 Ws, fast recycling and short flash durations, it gives you control over everything from carefully lit portraits and product images to fashion and fast-moving subjects.
The wide power range provides flexibility as your lighting setup changes, while consistent output and colour temperature help you maintain uniform results throughout the shoot.
- Fast recycling – as little as 1.2 s at full power
- Short flash duration – as short as 1/5260 s
- Wide power range spanning 8 stops
- Consistent output and colour temperature
- Designed for long sessions and high-volume shooting
Complete set with two ELC Pro HD 1000 units
The ELC Pro HD 1000 To Go Set includes two 1000 Ws flash units and a Skyport Transmitter Plus for wireless control. The equipment comes in a compact carrying bag with a handle and shoulder strap.
Two flash units give you a flexible starting point for everything from classic two-light setups to more advanced lighting arrangements.
Fast recycling keeps up with your shoot
The ELC Pro HD 1000 recycles in as little as 1.2 seconds at full power and 0.054 seconds at minimum power.
That means less waiting between exposures and more freedom to follow the pace of your subject. For portraits, fashion and movement in particular, fast recycling makes it easier to capture the right moment.
Short flash duration for sharp images of movement
When photographing movement in the studio, flash duration plays an important role in how effectively you can freeze the subject.
The ELC Pro HD 1000 achieves a flash duration as short as 1/5260 second at 80 Ws. This gives you the tools to capture sharp images of dance, fashion, action and other fast-moving subjects.
8-stop power range for greater control
The ELC Pro HD 1000 combines high maximum power with a wide power range. You can move from powerful lighting setups to much lower output levels without changing flash units.
Work at lower power when you want to use a wider aperture and shallow depth of field, or use the higher output with large light modifiers or when lighting a bigger area. Power can be adjusted precisely in 1/10-stop increments.
Consistent light throughout long shoots
Fast recycling and high power need to be matched by stability. The ELC Pro HD 1000 is designed to maintain consistent exposure and colour temperature, even during long sessions and fast-paced shooting.
This helps deliver more uniform results from one frame to the next during product photography, portrait series and commercial productions.
Clear, fast controls
The ELC Pro HD 1000 is designed to make advanced functions straightforward to use. The display presents settings and values clearly, while direct controls let you adjust the flash quickly during a shoot.
You can save four personal presets, making it easy to return to frequently used lighting setups or switch between different shooting situations.
200 W modelling light
The 200 W modelling light helps you assess the direction, shadows and character of the light before taking a photograph. It can be set proportionally to flash power, adjusted independently or switched off.
The VFC function can also use the modelling light to indicate when the flash has fully recycled.
Please note: Use only modelling lamp EL-23034 with the ELC Pro HD. Similar lamps may have specifications that are unsuitable for the ELC Pro HD.
Multivoltage for work in different locations
The ELC Pro HD automatically adapts to an input voltage between 90 and 265 V. This makes it useful for photographers working internationally or moving their equipment between studios and locations.
Wireless control with Elinchrom Skyport
The ELC Pro HD has built-in Elinchrom Skyport. With the included Skyport Transmitter Plus, you can trigger the flash units and adjust their power wirelessly from the camera.
The system has a range of approximately 60 metres indoors and up to approximately 200 metres outdoors, giving you room to work in larger studios and on more extensive shoots.
You can also add a Skyport Plus HS for extended control.
Control your flash units from a computer or iOS device
With Elinchrom Bridge, compatible ELC Pro HD units can be controlled from a computer or iOS device. Elinchrom Studio and the Elinchrom App let you monitor and adjust flash functions from one place.
This is especially useful for larger lighting setups where several flash units need adjusting during a shoot.
Eye-Cell for working with other flash units
The intelligent Eye-Cell optical slave can detect a camera flash sequence and adjust its triggering accordingly. This lets you use the ELC Pro HD alongside speedlights and other flash systems when a shoot calls for different light sources.
Creative functions for advanced lighting setups
The ELC Pro HD offers several functions that give you more control over when and how the flash fires.
- Delay – adds an adjustable delay so you can determine when the flash fires during an exposure.
- Sequence – lets you combine up to 20 flash units for rapid image sequences. The units can fire in succession to distribute the workload between them.
- Strobo – fires multiple flashes during a single exposure, allowing you to capture several phases of movement in one image.
Efficient cooling for long sessions
The built-in microprocessor-controlled fan adjusts its speed to the flash unit’s workload. It provides effective cooling as the pace increases while keeping noise down when full cooling capacity is not needed.
The ELC Pro HD is designed for the long sessions and high shooting volumes that professional studio photography can involve.
An established range of light modifiers
The ELC Pro HD uses Elinchrom’s established accessory mount and can be combined with a wide range of reflectors, umbrellas and Rotalux softboxes.
This lets you adapt the character of the light to your subject and expand your setup as your needs change.
What’s included
- 2 × Elinchrom ELC Pro HD 1000
- 2 × protective glass domes
- 2 × 200 W / GX 6.35 / 230 V halogen modelling lamps
- 2 × protective caps
- 2 × 16 cm, 90° reflectors
- 2 × 5 m power cables
- 1 × Skyport Transmitter Plus
- 1 × Elinchrom ELC carrying bag
Please note: Batteries for the Skyport Transmitter Plus are not included. The transmitter uses 2 × AA 1.5 V batteries.
Compare the ELC Pro HD 500 and ELC Pro HD 1000
The ELC Pro HD 500 and ELC Pro HD 1000 share the same system and core workflow. The main differences are available power and power range. The ELC Pro HD 500 has a lower maximum output and faster recycling, while the ELC Pro HD 1000 provides more power and a wider power range.
| Specification | Elinchrom ELC Pro HD 500 | Elinchrom ELC Pro HD 1000 |
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| Energy | 522 Ws | 1045 Ws |
| Aperture at 1 m, ISO 100, 48° reflector | f/64.8 | f/90.4 |
| Power range | 7 stops | 8 stops |
| Power range, Ws | 7–522 Ws | 7–1044 Ws |
| Power range, Elinchrom scale | 0.1–6.3 | 0.1–7.3 |
| Adjustment | 1/10 stop | 1/10 stop |
| Flash duration t0.5, maximum power | 1/2330 s | 1/1430 s |
| Flash duration t0.5, minimum power | 1/2940 s | 1/2780 s |
| Shortest flash duration | 1/5000 s at Elinchrom scale 3.1 | 1/5260 s at Elinchrom scale 3.6 |
| Auto Power Dumping | Yes | Yes |
| Max. flashes per second | 20 | 20 |
| Recycle time, Slow | 2.0 s | 4.0 s |
| Recycle time, Default | 0.75 s | 1.5 s |
| Recycle time, Fast | 0.6 s | 1.2 s |
| Colour temperature at maximum power | 5600 K | 5600 K |
| Colour temperature stability | ± 200 K | ± 200 K |
| Power stability | ± 0.1% | ± 0.1% |
| Multivoltage | 90–265 V | 90–265 V |
| Modelling light | 200 W halogen / GX 6.35 | 200 W halogen / GX 6.35 |
| Modelling light colour temperature | 3400 K | 3400 K |
| Flash tube | Plug-in, EL-24080 | Plug-in, EL-24080 |
| Skyport | Built-in, 20 frequencies / 4 groups | Built-in, 20 frequencies / 4 groups |
| Skyport range | Approx. 60 m indoors / 200 m outdoors | Approx. 60 m indoors / 200 m outdoors |
| Sync socket | 3.5 mm (5 V) | 3.5 mm (5 V) |
| Built-in fan | Yes, activates automatically when needed | Yes, activates automatically when needed |
| Protection rating | IP20 | IP20 |
| Umbrella mount | Central, for 7 mm shaft | Central, for 7 mm shaft |
| Power consumption, Slow | 350 W | 350 W |
| Power consumption, Default | 700 W | 700 W |
| Power consumption, Fast | 875 W | 875 W |
| Dimensions | 31.5 × 14 × 21 cm | 31.5 × 14 × 21 cm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.5 kg |
