Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL Off-Camera Flash

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

• TTL To Manual - Fast Setup, Better Workflow
  Enjoy beautiful light right from the first shot with TTL and if necessary, quickly switch to manual to take full control of the unit.
• HSS - Synchronise at Speeds of up to a 1/8000s
  Seamlessly freeze motion, darken and overpower the ambient light or use wider aperture.
• 1x Q-Head - One Head For All Needs
  One head to make photographer choices easier than ever.
• Elinchrom Transmitter Pro - Firmware Update
  The Skyport Plus HS can be easily upgraded to a Transmitter Pro to benefit of TTL with the ELB 500 TTL.
• Power With HSS
  The ELB 500 TTL is the first unit to benefit from enough power while using HSS.
• Asymmetry - Total Freedom
  With its two independent flash heads, the unit offers a wide variety of lighting possibilities.
• Active Charge - Charge While Shooting
  Ability to charge the battery while actively shooting, making the pack easy to use in studio and on-location
• Skyport® & Phottix® Compatibility

  Ability to use with Phottix, Skyport Transmitters and any Speedlights.

Configuration - ELB 500 TTL

• ELB 500 TTL

Specifications ELB 500 TTL

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.

Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL One Light Portrait Kit. The ELB 500 TTL One Light Portrait Kit is a must-have solution for photographers and content creators seeking to replicate or enhance natural light in both studio and on-location settings, all with the convenience of a single light setup.

ELB 500 TTL - Designed for adventurous photographers

At the heart of this kit is the Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL, a battery-powered strobe with a compact head for enhanced portability. With wireless triggering capability, you can effortlessly control the light using the included Elinchrom Transmitter Plus, ensuring seamless integration with any camera system.

Rotalux Deep Octa 100cm with additional Indirect Speedring

Included in the kit is the iconic Rotalux Deep Octa Softbox 100cm, paired with the Rotalux Indirect Octa Speedring. This combination allows you to create the ultimate indirect lighting, mimicking the soft and natural light found in outdoor environments.

Boom Arm 63-156cm

For precise positioning, the boom arm, ranging from 63cm to 156cm, enables your assistant to place the light source exactly where you desire, providing optimal control over your lighting setup.
To ensure the safety and convenience of your equipment, the ELB 500 TTL comes with a protective case for secure storage and effortless transport.

Extend the functionality of your ELB 500 TTL

For those seeking TTL and HSS capabilities, the optional Elinchrom Transmitter Pro is also available separately, expanding your creative possibilities further. In addition, it is possible to control your Elinchrom studio flashes from a smartphone app. With the Elinchrom Bridge and the Elinchrom Studio App, you can easily remotely control all functions of the flash.

Kit Includes

• Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL: Battery-powered strobe with a compact head for enhanced portability.
• Elinchrom Transmitter Plus: Wirelessly trigger the strobe with any camera for seamless control.
• Rotalux Deep Octa Softbox 100cm with Rotalux Indirect Octa Speedring: Create ultimate indirect lighting for a natural and soft look.
• Boom Arm 63-156cm: Allows precise positioning of the light source for optimal control.
• Protective Case: Safely store and carry the ELB 500 TTL.

Specifications ELB 500 TTL

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.

ELB 500 TTL To Go is the ideal set 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.

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.

Speed up your workflow with Elinchrom Bridge and the Elinchrom iOS App

Photographers can control their Elinchrom lighting setup in the easiest and fastest way from a iOS mobile device. This application will not only help photographers with complex setups but also basic 2 units setups. Users can control and change settings of their lights faster than ever. The Elinchrom Bridge is the required link between enabled Elinchrom units and mobile devices running the Elinchrom App.

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

• TTL To Manual - Fast Setup, Better Workflow
  Enjoy beautiful light right from the first shot with TTL and if necessary, quickly switch to manual to take full control of the unit.
• HSS - Synchronise at Speeds of up to a 1/8000s
  Seamlessly freeze motion, darken and overpower the ambient light or use wider aperture.
• 1x Q-Head - One Head For All Needs
  One head to make photographer choices easier than ever.
• Elinchrom Transmitter Pro - Firmware Update
  The Skyport Plus HS can be easily upgraded to a Transmitter Pro to benefit of TTL with the ELB 500 TTL.
• Power With HSS
  The ELB 500 TTL is the first unit to benefit from enough power while using HSS.
• Asymmetry - Total Freedom
  With its two independent flash heads, the unit offers a wide variety of lighting possibilities.
• Active Charge - Charge While Shooting
  Ability to charge the battery while actively shooting, making the pack easy to use in studio and on-location.
• Skyport® & Phottix® Compatibility

  Ability to use with Phottix, Skyport Transmitters and any Speedlights.

Set Configuration - Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL To Go

• ELB 500 TTL
• Li-Ion Battery
• Charger
• Sync Cord 5m
• ELB 500 - Head, with flash cable 2.5m
• Protective Cap for Flash Head
• Reflector 18cm
• Snappy Case with Shoulder Strap
• ProTec Location Bag

Specifications Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL

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.

ELB 500 TTL Dual To Go is the perfect set to be used with total asymmetry. With two independent flash heads, the unit offers a wide variety of lighting possibilities. Combined with the TTL and HSS feature, it’s effortless to use while delivering exceptional high-end results. 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.

• TTL / HSS
• Shutter speed down to 1/8000 sec
• Action mode - Flash duration down to 1/20 000 sec
• Number of flashes min/max power 28 000/400
• Lamp heads only 250 gram (Optimal for outdoor photography)
• Full asymmetry between lamp heads
• Remote control from Computer, Iphone and Android

Speed up your workflow with Elinchrom Bridge and the Elinchrom iOS App

Photographers can control their Elinchrom lighting setup in the easiest and fastest way from a iOS mobile device. This application will not only help photographers with complex setups but also basic 2 units setups. Users can control and change settings of their lights faster than ever. The Elinchrom Bridge is the required link between enabled Elinchrom units and mobile devices running the Elinchrom App.

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.

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.

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

• TTL To Manual - Fast Setup, Better Workflow
  Enjoy beautiful light right from the first shot with TTL and if necessary, quickly switch to manual to take full control of the unit.
• HSS - Synchronise at Speeds of up to a 1/8000s
  Seamlessly freeze motion, darken and overpower the ambient light or use wider aperture.
• 1x Q-Head - One Head For All Needs
  One head to make photographer choices easier than ever.
• Elinchrom Transmitter Pro - Firmware Update
  The Skyport Plus HS can be easily upgraded to a Transmitter Pro to benefit of TTL with the ELB 500 TTL.
• Power With HSS
  The ELB 500 TTL is the first unit to benefit from enough power while using HSS.
• Asymmetry - Total Freedom
  With its two independent flash heads, the unit offers a wide variety of lighting possibilities.
• Active Charge - Charge While Shooting
  Ability to charge the battery while actively shooting, making the pack easy to use in studio and on-location.
• Skyport® & Phottix® Compatibility

  Ability to use with Phottix, Skyport Transmitters and any Speedlights.

Set Configuration - ELB 500 TTL To Go

• ELB 500 TTL
• Li-Ion Battery
• Charger
• Sync Cord 5m
• 2x ELB 500 - Head, with flash cable 2.5m
• Protective Cap for Flash Head
• Reflector 18cm
• Reflector 13,5cm
• Snappy Case with Shoulder Strap
• ProTec Location Bag

Specifications ELB 500 TTL

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.