ELB 500 TTL
Get the perfect shot, on the spot
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Go create with the most powerful portable TTL light ever
Master your workflow and enjoy total freedom with the ELB 500 TTL.
Designed for adventurous portrait photographers on location or in studio, it sets the light you need for the perfect shot right from the start. Portable and incredibly powerful with a 500 Ws robust battery pack, and complete with TTL, HSS, Active Charging and Full Asymmetry with built-in Skyport receiver.
Following your creative instinct has never been so easy.
What’s included?
- 1x ELB 500 Snappy
- 1x ELB 500 Charger
- 1x ELB 500 Battery
- 1x ELB 500 TTL (without battery)
- 1x ELB 500 Head
- 1x Q-Reflector Grid 18cm (7″)
- 1x ProTec Location Bag
One head for all needs to make photographer choices easier than ever. The ELB 500 Head is smaller than speedlites yet delivers 10 times more power. Supplied with a 2.5 m flash cable and a protective cap.
- 1x ELB 500 Snappy
- 1x ELB 500 Charger
- 1x ELB 500 Battery
- 1x ELB 500 TTL (without battery)
- 2x ELB 500 Head
- 1x Q-Wide Reflector Grid 13.5cm (5.3″)
- 1x Q-Reflector Grid 18cm (7″)
- 1x ProTec Location Bag
Combining 500Ws of power with a feature set including TTL, HSS, Active Charging, Full Asymmetry with built-in Skyport protocol.
Keep it simple
Be ready in seconds with beautiful light in any challenging situation. Simply set the light you want with TTL or switch to manual and explore your full potential.
Follow your instinct
Give maximum expression to your creative ideas on the move. Lightweight and ultracompact, the ELB 500 TTL delivers 400 full power bursts on a single charge.
Master your workflow
Streamline your processes thanks to the seamless HSS feature. The ELB 500 TTL works like a fast and efficient assistant for a super smooth creative journey end-to-end.
Stretch your imagination
Explore the infinite fun of flash photography in and out of the studio. Use two asymmetrical flash heads with your portable ELB 500 TTL for thrilling results.
The ELB 500 TTL gives you the freedom to truly connect with your subject.
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Effortless handling for high-end results
Simple. Fast. Powerful.
Create without compromise
Let your creative instinct fly
Take your ideas beyond the limits of any given location with the ELB 500 TTL. With 500 Ws and HSS at your disposal, it’s easy to overpower the sun and create dreamy backgrounds to suit your style in any conditions.
Combine it with the ELB 500 range of accessories to generate perfect light distribution, unmatched color quality and exceptional consistency with countless setups wherever you shoot.
Power with HSS
Freeze motion in Action Mode or use High Speed Sync.
Darken or outshine the ambient light or use a wider aperture: the Elinchrom Transmitter Pro gives you access to HSS to seamlessly synchronize at speeds up to 1/8000s.
Easy set-up
The world’s most powerful portable strobe is the simplest to use too. Just plug into the mains using Active Charge for a studio shoot and rely on the battery for location work.
With 400 full power flashes on a single charge and a 2-second recycling time, it delivers no matter what.
Get set for your next adventure.
TTL on a wedding – part 3
How to use TTL to light portraits faster than ever. Example on a first dance photo session.
How to start with grids?
To help you get started with grids, here are two easy setups for you to recreate.
Drone flash
What if you were able to place light wherever your mind wanted to? Photographer David Robinson followed his vision and attached an ELB 400 to a drone in a visionary MTB photo shoot!
Overview
Flash output: 500 Ws | Flash modes: Standard, HSS, TTL | Number of flashes: 400 at full power | Weight: 2.34 kg
ELB 500 TTL |
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| Energy | 500 Ws/J |
| F-Stop 1m, 100 ISO, reflector 48° | 64.8 |
| Power range F-Stop | 7 |
| Power increments in F-Stop | 1/10th |
| Power range display F-Stop equivalent | 0.1 – 6.3 |
| Power range | 7 to 500 Ws |
| Power distribution | Full asymmetry |
| Flash duration t0.5 min. power – 7.1 Ws/J | 1/20000 (Action mode) |
| Flash duration t0.5 max. power – 500 Ws/J | 1/250 (Action mode) |
| Sync socket | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Power stability | +/- 0.5 % |
| Recycling Fast mode | 2 s |
| Recycling Eco mode | 3.5 s |
| Sync voltage | 5 V |
| Battery life | 28000 (min power) / 400 (full power) |
| Battery recharge time | 1.4 h |
| Auto power dumping | Automatic, real-time |
| Length | 16.3 cm |
| Width | 9 cm |
| Height | 18.1 cm |
| Weight with battery | 2.48 kg |
| Weight without battery | 1.74 kg |
| Battery type | Li-Ion 14.4V / 5Ah / 72 Wh |
| Battery level indicator | On unit and battery |
| Colour temperature at max. power | 5500 K |
| Color stability | +/- 200 K over 7 F-Stops |
| LED CRI | 90 |
| LED lamp options | On/off, free, prop., VFC, Timer 1 – 60 s. |
| LED modelling lamp Watt / Lumens | 14 |
| Dimmable modelling lamp | 40 steps |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Primary color | Dark grey |
| Skyport type | Built-in Skyport 20 channels, 4 groups / Phottix Odin Z |
| Skyport distance range | Up to 200 m |
| HSS / TTL | Yes, with Transmitter Pro |
ELB 500 TTL – Quick Start Guide
ELB 500 TTL – Quick Start Guide
ELB 500 TTL – Unit – User Manual
ELB 500 TTL – TTL Introduction
How to understand the benefits of TTL technology in your workflow.
English version.
Battery Airplane Transportation Regulations
Lithium battery airplane transportation regulations.
Quadra / ELB 400 / ELB 500 / 1200 Li-Ion Battery.
This Li-Ion battery is rated with 59 Wh (14.4 V / 4.1 Ah).
Please read below the IATA regulations for travelling by Air with batteries up to 100 Wh.
Code: EL20302 | EL20326 | EL20913 | EL20920