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Elinchrom Monolight - The light you need

Mains powered units are designed to stay in the studio and offer the best performance for everyday use to empower your creative flow.

Elinchrom ELC 500 Studio Portrait Kit EU (Europe)

EL-20920.1.EU

Experience portrait photography at the highest level with the Elinchrom ELC 500 Studio Portrait Kit. Perfect for both professional and advanced hobby photographers, this robust and versatile flash kit includes the powerful ELC 500 monolight, a Rotalux Deep Octa 100cm softbox for beautifully soft yet contrast-rich light, and a stable, adjustable light stand. The kit also features TTL and HSS functions, fast recycling times, and intuitive controls for user-friendliness. Ideal for creating impressive, studio-quality portraits. Get your kit today for unparalleled photographic excellence. The package includes a Transmitter Plus transmitter compatible with most camera models.

Durable studio flash with a wide power range
Studio flash package suitable for both professional photographers and advanced hobby photographers
Fast flash recycling time
Includes Rotalux Deep Octa softbox 100cm
Includes Transmitter Plus transmitter

ELC 500 - Tough and reliable

At the heart of the kit is the robust Elinchrom ELC 500, a powerful 500 Ws monolight strobe with a daylight LED. This reliable and efficient lighting unit allows you to focus on your creative process without distractions. With the included Elinchrom Transmitter Plus, the strobe can be wirelessly triggered from any camera, providing seamless control and freedom of movement.

Rotalux Deep Octa 100cm - Lightweight and easy to set up

Complementing the strobe is the iconic Rotalux Deep Octa Softbox 100cm. This signature light shaper from Elinchrom delivers a beautiful blend of contrast and softness, infusing your images with a unique and captivating lighting.

Elinchrom light stand 88-235cm

To ensure stability and safety, the kit includes an 88cm to 235cm light stand, offering secure support for your lighting setup. Additionally, a protective case is provided for safe storage and transport of the ELC 500, keeping your gear in pristine condition.

Extend the functionality of your ELC 500 studio flash

For those seeking TTL and HSS capabilities, the optional Elinchrom Transmitter Pro is also available separately, expanding your creative possibilities further. In addition, it is possible to control your Elinchrom studio flashes from a smartphone app. With the Elinchrom Bridge and the Elinchrom Studio App, you can easily remotely control all functions of the flash.

Kit Includes

Elinchrom ELC 500: A robust and powerful 500 Ws monolight strobe with a daylight LED.
Elinchrom Transmitter Plus: Wirelessly trigger the strobe from any camera for seamless control.
Rotalux Deep Octa Softbox 100cm: Signature light shaper for stunning contrast and soft light.
Adjustable Light Stand 88-235cm: Ensures stability and safety for your lighting setup.
Protective Case: Safely store and transport the ELC 500

Specifications ELC 500

Specification	Elinchrom ELC 500
Energy	522Ws
F-stop at 1m, ISO100, Refl 48° (EL-26137)	f/90.4
F-stop at 2m, ISO100, Refl 48° (EL-26137)	f/32.8
Power Range F-stop	7 F-stop
Power Range Ws	7-522Ws
Power Range Display	0.1-6.3
Power Increments in F-stop, Manual Mode	1/10th
Power Increments in F-stop, TTL Mode	3/10th with Transmitter Pro
Flash Duration t0.1 Max Power	1/250 sec
Flash Duration t0.1 Min Power	1/9430 sec
Flash Mode	TTL (with Transmitter Pro) and Manuellt läge
Action Mode	Faster flash duration over the power range
TTL Mode	Yes, with Transmitter Pro
HSS Mode	Yes, with Transmitter Pro
Recycling Fast	0.06 - 1.1 sek
Recycling ECO Max Power	1.7 sec
Color temperature in K° at max. power	5600 K
Color stability over the power range, K°	± 200 K
Power Stability	± 0,5%
Voltage	AC 100 - 240V
Modelling Lamp	LED 20W
Power Modelling Lamp	Equi. 120W halogen, 3000 Lumen
Color Temperature Modelling Lamp	5700 K
CRI Modeling Lamp	92
Flash Tube	Plug-In, EL-24092
Skyport	Bilt in, 20 Frequencies / 4 Groups
Skyport Distance	Ca 60m Indoor, Ca 200m Outdoor
Sync Socket	3.5mm (5V)
Fan Cooled	Yes, smart proactive cooling
Humidity Protection	IP20
Umbrella Fitting	Centerd Umbrella Fitting 7 – 8 mm
Power Consumption	Max 300W, 3W at Standby
Dimension	(H)26.3 x (W)16.7 x (L)28 cm
Weight	2.5 Kg

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Elinchrom mains-powered monolights are built for reliable, consistent studio lighting. Designed for fixed setups, they deliver dependable performance, intuitive control, and uninterrupted use throughout the shoot.

Studio flash units built for everyday control

A monolight is a mains-powered flash unit with everything integrated into a single body. That makes it easy to set up, simple to use, and practical to expand as your studio setup grows.

For photographers who work regularly in the studio, monolights offer a dependable way to shoot with consistent output, fast response, and greater control over the final image.

Find the right monolight for your workflow

Elinchrom’s monolight range is designed for different spaces, shooting styles, and experience levels.

D-Lite RX is a compact choice for smaller studios, entry-level setups, and photographers who want an accessible way into studio lighting.

ELC 500 adds more flexibility, with features such as TTL, HSS, and broad compatibility with Elinchrom light shapers, making it well suited to modern studio workflows.

ELC Pro HD is built for demanding production environments where fast recycling, output consistency, and dependable performance matter most.

Where monolights make the biggest difference

Monolights are a strong choice when you want more control than a speedlight and a simpler setup than a separate pack system. They are especially useful in studios where consistency, speed, and flexibility all play an important role.

This makes monolights especially useful for

portraits where light needs to be shaped with precision
product photography where even exposure and colour consistency matter
e-commerce and content production with a fast shooting pace
smaller studios where lower power settings still need to feel controlled
setups using softboxes, reflectors, and other light modifiers

Why photographers choose Elinchrom monolights

Elinchrom monolights are built for photographers who need reliability, control, and flexibility in daily studio work. Whether you are building your first setup or refining an established one, they help you work with less friction and more confidence from shoot to shoot.

Choose the right model

If you need a compact studio flash for a smaller space, D-Lite RX is a practical place to start. If you want more flexibility and features such as TTL and HSS, the ELC series is the natural next step. If your work depends on speed, stability, and precision under pressure, ELC Pro HD is built for that workflow.