Elinchrom FIVE
Battery Monolight
Never settle.
Always adventure.
A 522Ws battery monolight with 450 full-power flashes on a single charge.
The Elinchrom FIVE with Active Charging lets you work in the studio while actively charging your battery, so you’re always ready for your next adventure. Unplug and work on location with up to 450 full-power flashes.
The FIVE features a continuous running modeling light and lets you shoot longer, with quicker recycling times and no need to slow down.
Always charged up for any adventure, inside or out.
What’s included?
- 1x Elinchrom FIVE Monolight
- 1x Elinchrom FIVE Battery
- 1x Elinchrom Wide Reflector 16 cm (6.3″)
- 1x Elinchrom 65W USB-C Wall Charger
- 1x Elinchrom Hard Case for FIVE
- 2 Year Warranty
What’s included?
- 2x Elinchrom FIVE Monolight
- 2x Elinchrom FIVE Battery
- 2x Elinchrom Wide Reflector 16 cm (6.3″)
- 2x Elinchrom 65W USB-C Wall Charger
- 1x Elinchrom Storage Bag
- 2 Year Warranty
Never lose momentum
With Active Charging, connect the FIVE to any USB-C power source and continue shooting while charging regardless of the battery’s power level, keeping your workflow uninterrupted.
Tough and reliable
The FIVE is built to withstand whatever you or Mother Nature throw at it. With a recycling time of 1.6 seconds to full power and optimised cooling, the FIVE will never let you down.
Power to shoot longer
522Ws and 450 full power flashes, the Elinchrom FIVE ensures you have plenty of power on location.
A familiar face
Elinchrom’s quick menu ensures you never miss a chance to capture the moment.
Always charged up for any adventure,
inside or out.
During the course of 5 shoots, I took 1,540 photos on just over 5 charges! day after day
John Gress





Your choice of light shapers
The FIVE, with its Elinchrom Modifier Mount, is natively compatible with Elinchrom accessories. Plus, the comfortable grip makes it seamless to adjust your lighting.

A familiar face
A similar interface as the Elinchrom ELC 125/500, Elinchrom’s quick menu ensures you never miss a chance to capture the moment.

Power to shoot longer
Detachable high-capacity Li-Ion battery
With 450 full power flashes on a single charge, the Elinchrom FIVE ensures you have plenty of power on location.
USB-C / Active Charge
With Active Charging, the Elinchrom FIVE can be connected to any USB-C power source and continue shooting while charging regardless of the battery’s power level, keeping your workflow uninterrupted.

Optimal light spread
Unconcealed flash tube
Shaping light is at the heart of every great image you create. Designed around an unconcealed flash tube for optimal light spread, the FIVE ensures you experience the beautiful light quality Elinchrom is known for.
Bicolor 26W LED modeling lamp
Adjustable color temperature of 2700K to 6500K and an output of 4000 Lumens with a CRI 91-94.
Get set for your next adventure.

Lighting on location/in studio with the FIVE
In this video, photographer Ab Sesay takes you on an in-depth look at the thoughts and choices that go into producing a photo shoot.

5 photo shootings with the Elinchrom FIVE
John Gress decided to try out all of the features in all kinds of places with some Elinchrom FIVEs. Standing knee-deep in water and finishing floating over the waves as the day ended.

Food photography with the Rotalux Go
With just a couple of Rotalux Go, an ELC 125, and an Elinchrom ONE, see how Anthony managed a type of photography he has never done before.
Overview
Flash output: 500 Ws | Flash modes: Standard, HSS, TTL | Number of flashes: 450 at full power | Weight (with battery): 3.0kg – 6.6lbs
Elinchrom FIVE | Unit |
| Energy | 522 Ws/J |
| F-Stop 1m, 100 ISO, HP Reflector 26 cm (10.2″) | 90.4 |
| F-Stop 2m, 100 ISO, HP Reflector 26 cm (10.2″) | 32.8 |
| Power range | 7 F-Stop / 7 – 522 Ws |
| Power increments Manual / TTL | 1/10th F-Stop / 3/10th F-Stop from -3.0 to +3.0 |
| Power range display | 1/1 to 1/64 |
| Best flash duration t0.1 min/max power (Normal mode) | 1/1800s – 1/200s |
| Best flash duration t0.1 min/max power (Action mode) | 1/8080s – 1/250s |
| Recycling time min/max power | 0.01s / 1.6s |
| Flash mode | Manual / TTL / HSS (with Transmitter Pro) |
| Standard mode | Optimized color temperature over the power range |
| Action mode | Faster flash duration over the power range |
| Flash colour temperature at max power* | 5600 K (Standard) / 5900 K (Action) / 5500 K (HSS)* |
| Flash colour stability over the power range, all modes | ±200 K |
| Power stability | ±0.5 % |
| Auto power dumping | Automatic, real-time |
| Fan cooled | Smart Pro Active cooling |
| Input | USB-C |
| Display | LCD |
| Flash tube plug-in user replaceable | Article code: 24092 |
| Glass dome transparent | Screwed with 3x Torx TX10 |
| Sync voltage | 5V (compatible with all cameras) |
| Sync socket | 3.5 mm jack |
| Protection class | IP20 |
*Please note that the measured colour temperature might vary depending on the accessory, environment, and time of day.
Elinchrom FIVE | Battery |
| Battery | Li-Ion – 82Wh – DC 14.4V |
| Battery capacity min/max power (LED lamp OFF) | 14’600 / 450 |
| Battery capacity min/max power (LED lamp ON 100%) | 6000 / 350 |
| Battery charge status | On the battery / unit display / side logo of the unit |
| Charging time with 65W USB-C Wall Charger | 1h10 (80%) – 1h35 (100%) / Battery plugged in unit 2h00 (80%) – 2h35 (100%) / Battery out of unit |
Elinchrom FIVE | LED modeling lamp |
| LED modes | ON/OFF, free, proportional, VFC |
| LED power | 26W / 4000 lm / CRI 91-94 |
| LED color temperature | Presets from 2700 K to 6500 K |
| LED run time LED only, min/max power | 30 hours / 2h15 |
Elinchrom FIVE | Radio |
| Skyport built-in | 20 frequency channels, 4 groups |
| Skyport distance range Transmitter Pro, manual mode | Indoor: up to 60 m / Outdoor: up to 200 m |
| Bluetooth built-in | Version 4.2 / Compatible Studio Software Win, Android, macOS, iOS |
Elinchrom FIVE | Size & dimensions |
| Accessory mount | Elinchrom |
| Umbrella fitting Centred umbrella fitting | 7 – 8 mm |
| Dimensions without Protective Cap | 26.3 x 16.7 x 28 cm 10.35 x 6.57 x 11.22 inches |
| Weight with/without battery | 3.0 kg – 6.6 lbs / 2.4 kg – 5.3 lbs |
Elinchrom FIVE – Quick Start Guide

Elinchrom FIVE – Quick Start Guide
Firmware 1.1
October 2022
Elinchrom FIVE – User Manual

Elinchrom FIVE – User Manual
Firmware 1.1
October 2022
Elinchrom FIVE Battery – User Manual

Elinchrom FIVE Battery – User Manual
November 2022
Travelling by Air Regulation

Battery airplane transportation regulations for the Elinchrom ONE.
September 2021
Code: EL27028 | EL27035
