Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL To Go

The Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL is a battery-powered studio flash with TTL automation and HSS for shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000 sec. It allows for the connection and individual control of two flash heads over a 7-stop range. In Action Mode, it offers an incredibly fast flash duration of 1/20,000 sec! The powerful battery provides up to 400 full-power flashes and an impressive 28,000 flashes at the lowest power setting. Additionally, the ELB 500 TTL can be powered directly from a wall outlet thanks to its 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.