ELB 500 TTL is the ideal battery flash unit to enjoy total freedom in a lightweight and portable solution while still delivering 400 full power flashes on a single charge. Freeze motion in action mode or use HSS, rely on the battery for on location work or plug it in the mains while shooting in studio with the Active Charge feature. Please note that battery is not included in this article.
Enjoy Simplicity
Challenging situations are now simple thanks to TTL. Be ready within seconds and enjoy beautiful light right from the first shot with TTL. If necessary, quickly switch to manual on your transmitter to take full control of your ELB 500 TTL. Set the light you want, in all simplicity
Get the perfect shot right from the start
Power With HSS
With 500 Ws, the ELB 500 TTL easily overpowers the sun. The Elinchrom Pro transmitter gives you access to High Speed Sync to seamlessly synchronise at speeds of up to a 1/8000s. Freeze motion, darken and overpower the ambient light or use wider aperture. Creating a dreamy background has never been easier.
Video — Brett Florens, Urban Fashion with ELB 500 TTL
The Most Powerful Portable TTL Light Ever
Endless Freedom
The ELB 500 TTL offers you total freedom in a lightweight and portable solution while still delivering 400 full power flashes on a single charge. Freeze motion in action mode or use HSS, rely on the battery for on location work or plug into the mains while shooting in studio with the Active Charge feature. No matter what you want to shoot, the ELB 500 TTL will deliver!
“The ELB 500 TTL gives me the freedom to truly connect with my subject”
Brett Florens
Exceptional Light Quality
10 times more powerful than an on-camera flash, the ELB 500 TTL doesn’t compromise light quality for ease of use and portability. Together with the Elinchrom range of accessories, benefit from perfect light distribution and generate high-end light quality with countless setups anywhere you shoot. With unmatched colour and light consistency, get the perfect shot right from the start.
Video — Adventure shooting with the ELB 500 TTL
Focus on the stories you want to share
Unlimited Creativity
The ELB 500 TTL offers you the fun and creativity of flash photography. It is the perfect all-round portable studio flash for all your imaging. The unit offers a wide variety of lighting possibilities when used with two asymmetrical controllable flash heads. Combined with the TTL and HSS feature, it’s effortless to use while delivering exceptional high-end results.
Seamless From Top to Bottom
Your workflow becomes easier and faster than ever with the ELB 500 TTL thanks to the TTL and seamless HSS features. The unit works just like an assistant. Concentrate on the story you want to tell and produce better images in just a few steps.
Key Features & Benefits
Configuration - ELB 500 TTL
Specifications ELB 500 TTL
| Flash Power |
500 Ws/J |
| Power Distribution |
Full Asymmetry |
| Power Range |
7 F-Stops |
| Flash Duration |
Action: 1/20 000 sec - Normal: 1/3 400 sec |
| Recycling Time |
0,05 - 2 seconds |
| Battery |
Removable Li-Ion 14,4 V / 72 W/h |
| Battery Capacity |
400 - 28 000 Flashes (Full Power / Min. Power) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) |
16,3 x 9 x 18,1 cm |
| Weight (Unit + Battery) |
2,48 kg |
| Weight (Battery) |
0,73 kg |
| Weight (Flash Head) |
0,66 kg |
| Compatibility |
Skyport: Elinchrom Transmitter Pro
Phottix: Phottix Odin II Transmitter |
| Compatibility Elinchrom Transmitter Pro |
Nikon and Canon (Other brands will follow later) |
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Elinchrom are a Swiss studio lighting manufacture famed for their consistent innovation and being at the forefront of both portable and studio photographic lighting equipment. Since the start in 1962 Elinchrom have continued to develop and innovate flash lighting, groundbreaking products. Elinchrom studio and portable lighting solutions are available for both professionals and those just getting started with flash photography.
