This is the Elinchrom BX-Ri 250/500 To Go Set - 2 Monolight Kit.
Building on the foundation of the RX the BX-Ri series 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 BX-Ri 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-Ri do it automatically.
Flash duration is an extremely fast 1/2762 sec. for the BX 250 Ri and 1/1558 sec. for the BX 500 Ri, 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 1.2 sec. for the BX 250 Ri and 1.45 sec. for the BX 500 Ri @115V at maximum 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 the BXRi 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.
This Kit includes 1- BX 250 Ri 250Ws monolight, 1- BX 250 Ri 250Ws monolight, a Skyport Universal Radio Transmitter, 2- 25.5" square softboxes, 2-stands and 2- 16' sync cords. A light stand bag and a monolight bag are also included.Note! Heads come with 120V AC modeling lamp. When using with another voltage modeling lamps must be swapped for lamps matching that voltage.
| Maximum Watt/Seconds | 1 Each: 250, 500 Ws |
| Guide Number | f/64/90 (250/500) @ 1m @ISO 100, 1/250, with 48° Reflector |
| Recycle Time |
BXRi250: 115V:1.02 sec @ full power, 0.27 sec @ min power 230V: 0.73 sec @ full power, 0.29 sec @ min power BXRi500: 115V:1.45 sec @ full power, 0.34 sec @ min power 230V:1.13 sec @ full power, 0.36 sec @ min power |
| Flash Duration | BX 250 Ri: 1/2762 sec. BX 500 Ri: 1/1558 sec. |
| Flash Variability | BX 250 Ri: 5 f/stops: 16 - 250 Ws, BX 500 Ri: 5 f/stops: 31 - 500 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 | Each light: 10.24 x 7.5 x 5.5" (26 x 19 x 14 cm) |
| Weight | BXRi250: 4 lbs (1.85 kg), BXRi500: 4.5 lbs (2 kg) |