An ideal studio light. With 500 w/s output and a ISO 100 Guide No. of 249 with a 50 degree reflector, the EL500 is 1-stop brighter than the EL250. It is perfect for use with a key light with softboxes, umbrellas or light modifiers. Flash duration is 1/2600th second at full power, and recycle time is a fast, 1.6 seconds. Supplied with a 100W long life modeling lamp, the EL500C also features a user-replaceable plug-in flashtube.
Reflector and sync cord are not included with this monolight
Features fast flash duration and rapid recycling, The standard to which all other self-contained flash units are compared.
Independent flash output and modeling light controls are continuously variable from full to 1/4 power, and the modeling light can be turned off completely if desired.
The ready light/open flash button illuminates only when the unit has recharged to 100%, ensuring consistent exposures and a switchable slave cell is built in for instant accessibility.
Elinchrom umbrellas are centrally mounted on axis with the flashtube and modeling light for efficiency and accuracy of illumination.