Elinchrom ELC Pro HD 500/500 To Go Set EL20662.2

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Since 1962, Elinchrom has been developing a wide range of award winning compact flash units allowing photographers to experiment with light. Today, each set has been redefined to better suit the needs of photographers. Elinchrom’s sets revolve around the EL-Skyport system, the radio triggering and remote capability. This year, Elinchrom has created new sets around its latest EL-Skyport transmitter. In every set, Elinchrom now offers its newest transmitter, the EL-Skyport Transmitter Plus. Designed in Switzerland, it offers better power control, more distance range and greater durability than ever before. Configured with intuitive and clear controls, the EL-Skyport Transmitter Plus is also powered by AA batteries.

Elinchrom’s compacts are renowned for their rugged durability, their portability, and their wide range of accessories. Elinchrom’s product range provides exceptional value allowing every photographer to enjoy their flash photography. Whether you use professional lighting as an aspiring amateur or as a professional photographer, these new sets have been designed to inspire and empower your creative eye and allow you to master lighting photography techniques.

The ELC Pro HD set includes two flash units, two umbrella reflectors, the new Skyport Plus Transmitter and a strong yet versatile case for easy transportation and storage.

The ELC Pro HD: The professional

The ELC Pro HD compact is Elinchrom’s latest unit. Available as either 500 Ws or 1000 Ws these units are the highest performing and most professional units on the market. Equipped with an OLED display for an easy and precise user experience the ELC Pro HD benefits from cutting edge technology. Recycling times are lightning fast while Swiss precision guarantees consistant power time after time, shot after shot.  But hardware isn’t all. The software built into this unit gives you the freedom to configure the ELC to your individual style of shooting, for every application.

• Superfast flash durations across the complete power range with visual confirmation on the OLED display.
  
• ELC Pro HD 500: up to 1/5000s and ELC Pro HD 1000: up to 1/5260s
  
• Huge power range; ELC Pro HD 500 - 7 f-stops and ELC Pro HD 1000 - 8 f-stops.
  
• User selectable and even shorter recycling times. Now you will never miss a shot !
  
• Even better colour and power stability.
  
• Unique OLED power display for information and clarity.
  
• Three unique creative modes; Strobo mode, up to 20 Hz
  
• Delayed mode, from 0.001 – 10s, for second curtain sync and other effects.
  
• Sequence mode, up to 20 units can be synchronised in sequence to keep up with the fastest motor-drive at up to the full power of the flash.
  
• All special features utilise the full flash curve with normal colour balance.
  

Key Features

• The new Skyport delivers the most comprehensive synchronisation and control, and it’s unique to the whole Elinchrom system.
  
• Intelligent pre-flash detector system enables full use with speedlights.
  
• User presets can easily be saved and recalled at any moment.
  
• Power auto-dump.
  
• 5V sync socket for maximum protection of digital cameras.
  
• Intelligent thermally controlled, low noise cooling fan.
  
• Multi-voltage auto-detection: 90-270 V (excluding modelling lamp).
  
• Visual Flash Confirmation option. The modelling lamp switches off/on to confirm the flash has been triggered.
  
• Adjustable proportionality of the modelling lamp range.
  
• Programmable ready beep tone.
  
• The accessory bayonet accepts all accessories.
  
• Centered 7mm umbrella shaft enables also the use of the unique Elinchrom Deflector set.
  
• User replaceable plug-in high performance flashtube.
  

Creative Modes

•  Strobo Mode: This creative mode is necessary to capture one movement in a single frame.
  
•  Delayed Mode: The delayed mode provides the option of first or second curtain sync and everything in between, plus predictive synchronisation within a short sequence. The delay in the flash synchronisation can be set from 0.001 to 10 s.
  
•  Sequence Mode: Allows you to sequentially trigger up to 20 ELC’s, in bursts or as a continuous cycle, to utilise the highest frame rate of your camera.
  

Included 

• 2x ELC Pro HD 500; includes 300 W halogen lamp, protective cap and mains cable
  
• 2x Glass dome transparent
  
• 1x EL-Skyport Transmitter Plus
  
• 2x Wide reflector 16 cm 90°
• 1x ProTec Location 2 Head Bag

ELC PRO HD FIRMWARE / NEW OPTION - ENABLE / DISABLE FLASH BEFORE READY

Our ELC Pro HD users reported, that depending on the needs, they either require the fastest possible flash sequence (e.g. Strobo mode), or the best possible flash power accuracy for example for large series of pack shot photography, with priority on the exposure results. To satisfy both user groups we added value to the ELC Pro HD with the latest firmware V.25.17, which offers now the option to disable or enable Flash Before Ready.

 Flash Before Ready / Enabled

• Benefit: fast sequences and fast recycling times.
  
• Limitation: the exposure results may vary slightly depending on how fast the photographer will work.
  

 Flash Before Ready / Disabled

• Benefit: accurate exposures.
  
• Limitation: recycling times and the Strobo mode are slowing down.
  

 How to Update the ELC Pro HD

  *   Download the Updater: http://www.elinchrom.com/support_downloads.php?q=software+updater

  *   Use the latest USB RX Module: http://www.elinchrom.com/skyport/usb.html

  *   Switch off the ELC.

  *   Set the ELC to Firmware Update Mode: Press USER and ON button for a few seconds, the display shows the update mode.

  *   Start the updater and follow the displayed instructions.

  *   NOTE: The EL-Skyport software (Version 3.2.0.452) cannot be used to update the ELC firmware, use only the Updater!

 How to set Flash Before Ready - Enabled / Disabled

   1.  Switch off the ELC .

  2.  Press Centre Button (turn knob) together with the ON button, the display will show the Flash Before Ready status.

  3.  To enable or disable Flash Before Ready just repeat point 2.

ELC Pro HD - V.25.17

02.2018 - Release note for firmware 25.17

·         Faster response when Modeling state is changed via Skyport.

·         Added possibility to enable/disable flash before ready (when unit is OFF, press and hold ON + CENTER knob button until message is shown).

·         Renamed label skyport "channel" to "frequency".

http://www.elinchrom.com/support/firmware-release-notes.html#elc_pro_hd