Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL without Battery

The Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL without battery is a portable flash pack built for photographers who need speed, control and reliable performance across different shooting environments. Designed for portraits, editorial work, weddings, action photography and hybrid studio/location workflows, it combines 500 Ws of power with TTL, High Speed Sync and Active Charge in a compact format. Please note: this item is supplied without battery. Battery is not included.

Fast To Set Up, Easy To Control

When conditions change quickly, TTL helps you get to a strong starting point without slowing down your workflow. Start with TTL to establish exposure quickly, then switch to manual on your transmitter when you want to fine-tune the light. It is a practical setup for photographers who need both speed and precision.

Built for fast-moving shoots and controlled setups

Power For Bright Conditions

With 500 Ws, the ELB 500 TTL gives you the power needed to shape light in bright ambient conditions and more demanding setups. Paired with the Elinchrom Transmitter Pro, High Speed Sync allows synchronisation at shutter speeds of up to 1/8000s. Freeze motion, control daylight or work at wider apertures while keeping your lighting setup consistent and flexible.

Portable Freedom, Studio Flexibility

The ELB 500 TTL is designed to move easily between location work and studio use. On location, it gives you a lightweight and portable lighting setup. In the studio, Active Charge allows you to plug into mains power and continue shooting while charging. This makes it a flexible solution for photographers who need one system that adapts to different ways of working.

Designed for portraits, weddings, editorial and action

Reliable Light Quality

Portable equipment should still deliver dependable results. The ELB 500 TTL offers the light quality, colour consistency and output stability needed for professional work, whether you are shaping refined portrait light, working quickly during a wedding day or freezing movement in action-focused shoots. Combined with Elinchrom light shapers and accessories, it gives you the control to build precise lighting setups in almost any environment.

Flexible By Design

Used with two asymmetrically controlled flash heads, the ELB 500 TTL opens up a wide range of lighting options without adding unnecessary complexity. This makes it well suited to photographers who need a portable setup for location work, but also want the flexibility to create more developed multi-light arrangements in the studio or on set.

A Workflow With Less Friction

The ELB 500 TTL is built to simplify the way you work. TTL helps you move faster when time is limited. HSS gives you more freedom in changing light. Manual control remains close when precision matters most. The result is a lighting tool that supports a smoother workflow from the first frame to the final setup.

Key Features & Benefits

• Without Battery – Clear Configuration
  This version of the ELB 500 TTL is supplied without battery. Ideal for photographers replacing an existing unit or expanding an ELB workflow with a compatible battery they already own.
• TTL to Manual – Fast Setup, Full Control
  Start quickly with TTL, then switch to manual when you want to refine the light with greater precision.
• High Speed Sync – Up to 1/8000s
  Freeze movement, balance strong ambient light and work with wider apertures in bright conditions.
• 500 Ws Output – Power With Flexibility
  Enough power for portraits, editorial setups, wedding work and demanding outdoor shoots, while still remaining portable.
• Q-Head – One Head, Multiple Uses
  A versatile flash head designed to support a wide range of shooting styles and lighting setups.
• Asymmetrical Output – More Lighting Possibilities
  Control two flash heads independently for greater flexibility when shaping and balancing light.
• Active Charge – Shoot While Charging
  Move from battery-powered location work to mains-powered studio shooting with less interruption to your workflow.
• Skyport® & Phottix® Compatibility
  Works with Elinchrom Skyport transmitters, Phottix Odin II and compatible speedlight-based workflows.

Who It Is For

• Portrait photographers who need controlled, consistent light on location or in the studio
• Editorial photographers working across changing environments and tighter production schedules
• Wedding photographers who need portable power, speed and reliability throughout the day
• Action photographers who want to freeze motion and work confidently with High Speed Sync
• Hybrid shooters who need one system for both studio and location workflows

Configuration – ELB 500 TTL without battery

• ELB 500 TTL
• Battery not included

Specifications – ELB 500 TTL