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Elinchrom Style BX 250 Ri Compact MonoLight (90-260VAC)

    • Original: $525.00
    • Save: $40.80
  • Price: $484.20
  • GBP 309.15
  • B&H # ELBXRI250
  • Mfr# EL 20460.1

Product Highlights

  • 250 Ws
  • Built-in EL Skyport Receiver
  • Multi-voltage (90-260V)
  • Eye-Cell Flash Sync

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Elinchrom Style BX 250 Ri Compact MonoLight (90-260VAC)
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Building on the solid foundation of the RX, Elinchrom introduces the BXRi series. The Style BX 250 Ri Compact MonoLight is robotically manufactured, making possible extreme precision, light weight and the addition of computer chips for software implementation. Decoding the Ri designation, the R indicates remote operation capability, while the "i" stands for Eye-cell.

A Skyport EL receiver is now built-in, meaning not only remote, wireless triggering regardless of obstructions, at distances up to 394 feet, but also powering up and down or on and off with complete control of the modeling light. Eye-Cell is particularly handy when using the BXRi with the on-board optical slave to sync cameras with pre-flash or red-eye function. The photographer simply programs the number of pre-flashes specific to the camera or lets the BX 250 Ri do it automatically.

Flash duration is an extremely fast 1/2762 sec., capable of freezing action without blur. Of course, that would be academic if your strobe didn't recycle fast enough to keep up with the energy on the shoot. Elinchrom has that covered with recycling times of 1.02 sec. @ full power.

Purchasing a BXRi monohead gives you the key to one of the most extensive arrays of reflectors and light-shaping tools available, including the legendary Octa bank. Additionally, virtually every independent manufacturer of light modifiers makes Elinchrom compatible products. 

Using your gear abroad can sometimes be problematic but BX 250 Ri is a world-citizen, accommodating power requirements from 90-260V via auto-detection circuitry. Now you can avoid the hassles and uncertainty of overseas rental, while bringing Elinchrom quality along wherever the job is.

Built-in El Skyport radio receiver enables non-line-of-sight flash triggering at distances up to 394 feet (120 meters) and complete control of the unit including powering up or down and modeling light
Fully compatible with Elinchrom's extensive line of reflectors and lightbanks
The length of the flash-ready beep can be customized within a 70 to 490 m/s range
Rubberized grip handle with high-impact, robust body shell and temperature-controlled fan
Maximum Watt/Seconds 250
Guide Number f/64 @ 1m @ ISO 100, 1/250, with 48° Reflector
Recycle Time 115V:1.02 sec @ full power, 0.27 sec @ min power
230V: 0.73 sec @ full power, 0.29 sec @ min power
Flash Duration 1/1558 sec
Flash Variability 5 f/stops: 16 - 250 Ws
User Replaceable Flashtube Yes
Changeable Reflector Yes
Modeling Light Wattage 100W
Voltage Stabilization Yes, +/- .5%
Flash Ready Indicator Ready Light/Open Flash, Switchable Audible Beep
Operating Voltage 90-260VAC, 50/60Hz
Sync Voltage 5VDC
Built-in Slave Cell Yes
Circuit Protection 2.5A AGC Modeling Lamp Fuse, 8A AGC Flashtube Fuse
Fan Cooled Yes
Auto Dump Yes
Dimensions 10.24 x 7.5 x 5.5" (25 x 19 x 14 cm)
Weight 4 lbs (1.85 kg)

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ElinchromStyle BX 250 Ri Compact MonoLight (90-260VAC)
 
4.8

(based on 5 reviews)

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Pros

  • Durable (4)
  • Easy to use (3)
  • Good power output (3)

Cons

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      5.0

      Great Light!!

      By Scott

      from Northridge CA

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

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      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Long-Lasting
      • Powerful

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • General Use
        • Indoors

        Comments about Elinchrom Style BX 250 Ri Compact MonoLight (90-260VAC):

        I spent a lot of time trying to decide if I should go with this or the Dlite series and I am GLAD I invested in this. The light is amazing and perfect for the amount of space I shoot in. I am curious to see how the locking clamp will work when I get the 5ft octabox but I'm definitely liking the side umbrella mount that can hold any size umbrella rod. Holds my 7ft Westcott umbrella just fine!

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        5.0

        Quality and Versatility

        By Chris

        from Maine

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy to set up
        • Easy to Use
        • Powerful
        • Quality of light

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Indoors
          • Studio lighting

          Comments about Elinchrom Style BX 250 Ri Compact MonoLight (90-260VAC):

          I bought the 250 to complement by 2 500 series lights and it works flawlessly. With the built in Skyport, you have ultimate control and flexibility. I absolutely love this light. I use it mostly as a hair or background light.

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          4.0

          Can't switch off slave eye cell

          By mike lee

          from UK

          About Me Professional

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy To Use
          • Lightweight
          • Reliable

          Cons

          • Not Functional

          Best Uses

          • Portraits
          • Studio

          Comments about Elinchrom Style BX 250 Ri Compact MonoLight (90-260VAC):

          Problem when using BXRi 250 with canon + 580 ettl flash + pocket wizard

          Slave cell is set to off, no green light.

          BXRi fires when 580 on camera flash is switched off. BXRi does not fire when auto 580 flash is on and fires.

          My workaround is to cover the photo cell with black tape.

          NOT an elegant solution and I expected better from Elinchrom

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          5.0

          Excellent

          By [@]

          from Toronto, Ontario Canada

          About Me Professional

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy To Use
          • Lightweight
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Portraits
            • Studio

            Comments about Elinchrom Style BX 250 Ri Compact MonoLight (90-260VAC):

            Love it

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            5.0

            Very good light

            By just another photographer

            from Portland, Oregon

            About Me Pro Photographer

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            Pros

            • Attach Securely
            • Durable
            • Good Color Value
            • Long-Lasting
            • Powerful

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Elinchrom Style BX 250 Ri Compact MonoLight (90-260VAC):

                Used in studio in combination with other Elinchroms.

                BXRi has built-in wireless connection that integrates consistently with the entire EL Skyport system.

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                Stands & Support Equipment

                Required item:

                Impact -  Air-cushioned Light Stand (Black, 8')
                  • Original: $32.95
                  • Save: $3.29
                • Price: $29.66
                • GBP 18.94
                 

                Lamps /Tubes /Flashtubes

                Elinchrom -  Modeling Lamp - 100 watts/90 volts - for EL250, EL250C
                  • Original: $9.00
                  • Save: $1.64
                • Price: $7.36
                • GBP 4.70
                 

                Light Controls

                Elinchrom -  Standard Reflector, 8.25", for Elinchrom
                • Price: $37.89
                • GBP 24.19
                 

                Color Correction & Light Balancing

                Elinchrom -  Diffusion Filter Pack for 8-1/4" Reflector
                  • Original: $35.99
                  • Save: $7.68
                • Price: $28.31
                • GBP 18.08
                 

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                Vello -  Universal Hot Shoe Adapter for PC Connection
                  • Original: $14.95
                  • Save: $1.49
                • Price: $13.46
                • GBP 8.59
                 
                Vello -  Universal Hot Shoe Adapter - PC Connection + Top Shoe
                  • Original: $19.95
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                • Price: $17.96
                • GBP 11.47
                 

                Cables, Clamps, Cords, Tape

                Hama -  Sync Cord - Mini to Male PC - 15'
                • Price: $27.50
                • GBP 17.56
                 
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                Elinchrom Style BX 250 Ri Compact MonoLight (90-260VAC)
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