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.
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.
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.
522Ws and 450 full power flashes, the Elinchrom FIVE ensures you have plenty of power on location.
Elinchrom’s quick menu ensures you never miss a chance to capture the moment.
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.
Shoot in TTL to speed up your workflow and take control with Manual Lock without losing your exposure settings to make quick adjustments and explore new creative effects.
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 similar interface as the Elinchrom ELC 125/500, Elinchrom’s quick menu ensures you never miss a chance to capture the moment.
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.
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.
EL20960.1
EL20961.2
EL20970.1
Elinchrom FIVE Monolight Kit EL20960.1 1x Elinchrom FIVE Monolight |
Elinchrom FIVE Monolight Dual Kit EL20961.2 2x Elinchrom FIVE Monolight |
Elinchrom FIVE Outdoor Portrait Kit EL20961.2 1x Elinchrom FIVE Monolight – EL20960.1 |
EL11050 - Can either rapidly recharge the Elinchrom ONE 1.5 times when not in use or add 1100 full-power flashes via Active Charging. Its USB-A port can also serve as a power source for many other devices (smartphones, computers, etc).
EL26170 - Gives a wide even coverage, excellent for copy work, single light source or large groups photography. Ideal when used with an umbrella as this reflector evenly illuminates the umbrella (no central hot spot).
EL20962 - The removable Li-Ion Battery for the Elinchrom FIVE is a power source that provides 450 full-power flashes or 14’600 minimum-power flashes on a full charge.
EL11052 - Enables rapid recharging of the Elinchrom FIVE via AC power and supports Active Charging. Included with 1.8m (5.9’) USB-C cable and a multi-plug adapter set with plugs for US, UK, Australia, Europe and Korea.
EL33236 - Storage Bag for Elinchrom monolights with 6 separations.
EL33255 - A lightweight, semi-rigid carry solution for an Elinchrom FIVE and related accessories. Easy to incorporate into your existing kit without adding excess bulk or weight.
EL24092 - Replacement plug-in flashtube for the Elinchrom FIVE.
EL27125 - The Protective Cap is for storing and transporting units and fits all Elinchrom Monolight flash units and flash heads. 60mm high.
Flash output
Flash modes
Number of flashes
Weight (with battery)
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 (standard, HSS 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
Firmware 1.1
October 2022
Elinchrom FIVE Battery – User Manual
November 2022
Battery airplane transportation regulations for the Elinchrom ONE/THREE.
November 2023