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Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL Flash Head

BH #EL500FH • MFR #EL20190
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Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL Flash Head
Key Features
  • Weighs 1.5 lb
  • Measures 3.5 x 3.1 x 6.3"
  • LED Modeling Light
  • Modeling Light: 5200K, CRI: 90
Made exclusively for the ELB 500 TTL battery-powered pack, the ELB 500 TTL Flash Head from Elinchrom has a compact form factor of 3.5 x 3.1 x 6.3" and weighs just 1.5 lb making it ideal for hand-holding or mounting overhead on supports such as a boom. Its Quadra front accessory mount (Q-Mount) is compatible with Portalite softboxes, and can also use full-sized Elinchrom or Profoto softboxes with an optional adapter. The flash head is capable of achieving flash durations as short as 1/3400 sec. in Normal Mode and 1/20,000 sec in Action Mode for special effects. It has a 14W LED modeling light that draws minimal power from the pack's battery, a 5/8" receiver for stand mounting, and comes with an 8' cable for connection to the ELB 500 TTL.
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Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL Head Overview

Made exclusively for the ELB 500 TTL battery-powered pack, the ELB 500 TTL Flash Head from Elinchrom has a compact form factor of 3.5 x 3.1 x 6.3" and weighs just 1.5 lb making it ideal for hand-holding or mounting overhead on supports such as a boom. Its Quadra front accessory mount (Q-Mount) is compatible with Portalite softboxes, and can also use full-sized Elinchrom or Profoto softboxes with an optional adapter. The flash head is capable of achieving flash durations as short as 1/3400 sec. in Normal Mode and 1/20,000 sec in Action Mode for special effects. It has a 14W LED modeling light that draws minimal power from the pack's battery, a 5/8" receiver for stand mounting, and comes with an 8' cable for connection to the ELB 500 TTL.

EAN: 7630006320326

Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL Head Specs

Key Specs
Item Type
1x Light with 1 Flash Tube
Includes Flash Tube
Yes
Included Light Modifier
1x Reflector
Included Storage Case
No
Power Range
500 Ws
Color Temperature
5500K
TTL Metering
Yes, via Non-Included Transmitter (Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II, FUJIFILM TTL, Nikon i-TTL, Pentax P-TTL, Sony ADI / P-TTL)
Modeling Light
14 W LED Built-In (5200K)
Wireless Remote Control Type
Radio/RF Receiver Built-In
Sync Speed
1/3400 Sec
1/20,000 Sec (High-Speed)
Power Source
AC Power (Cable Not Included) *Requires Power Supply/Controller (Not Included)
Battery (Not Included) *Requires Power Supply/Controller (Not Included)
Inputs/Outputs
1x Built-In Cable (7.9' / 2.4 m) with Unspecified Power Input
Fixture Mounting
1x 5/8" Receiver
Weight
1.5 lb / 0.68 kg
Light Fixture
Item Type
1x Light with 1 Flash Tube
Includes Flash Tube
Yes
Included Light Modifier
1x Reflector
Included Storage Case
No
Power Range
500 Ws
Color Temperature
5500K +/- 200K
TTL Metering
Yes, via Non-Included Transmitter (Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II, FUJIFILM TTL, Nikon i-TTL, Pentax P-TTL, Sony ADI / P-TTL)
Cooling System
No
Umbrella Mount
Yes
Front Accessory Mount
Elinchrom Quadra
Replaceable Flash Tube
Yes (User Replaceable)
Protective Cover/Dome
Yes (Included)
Modeling Light
Modeling Light
14 W LED Built-In (5200K)
Control Modes
Free Set, Full On, Off, Proportional
On/Off Switch
Yes
Connectivity
Wireless
2.4 GHz Radio/RF
Wireless Remote Control Type
Radio/RF Receiver Built-In
Mobile App Compatible
No
Wireless Channels
20
Wireless Groups
4
Wireless Range
656.2' / 200 m
Flash Duration
1/3400 Sec
Sync Speed
1/3400 Sec
1/20,000 Sec (High-Speed)
Sync Voltage
5 V
Power & I/O
Power Source
AC Power (Cable Not Included) *Requires Power Supply/Controller (Not Included)
Battery (Not Included) *Requires Power Supply/Controller (Not Included)
Inputs/Outputs
1x Built-In Cable (7.9' / 2.4 m) with Unspecified Power Input
Battery
1x Rechargeable, 14.4 VDC, 72 Wh (Not Included)
Mounting
Fixture Mounting
1x 5/8" Receiver
General
Materials
Aluminum
Dimensions
6.3 x 3.5 x 3.1" / 16 x 9 x 8 cm
Weight
1.5 lb / 0.68 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.8 x 6.9 x 5.1"

Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL Head Reviews

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Does this require an additional speed ring to use ...

Does this require an additional speed ring to use 53" rotalux octa?
Asked by: jOHN
If your Rotalux has the standard Elinchrom ring you will need the adapter. https://bhpho.to/2WmB1Mx
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2023-03-30

I have a chimera XXS soft box how do I attach it ...

I have a chimera XXS soft box how do I attach it to this 500 Quadra head ?
Asked by: Richard
The following speed ring is needed in order to mount the following system. Impact Speed Ring for Elinchrom EL and Impact EX BH #IMSRELI • MFR #SR-ELI https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/884604-REG/impact_sr_eli_speed_ring_for_elinchrom_impact.html
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2023-05-28

Which reflector does the ELB 500 TTL Flash Head ...

Which reflector does the ELB 500 TTL Flash Head come with? Photos show both the small, standard reflector, and the larger 7" reflector that accepts a grid (EL26056).
Asked by: Craig
The ELB 500 TTL Flash Head comes with the small standard reflector. The larger 7" reflector is listed as a Q mount accessory: https://bhpho.to/2WeGViM
Answered by: Leonard E
Date published: 2023-10-17
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