Elinchrom has announced a new portable, 400Ws outdoor flash unit called the ELB 400. Enhanced with the proven Elinchrom OLED display, the ELB 400 now offers the same special features of the ELC Pro HD series such as stroboscopic, delay and sequence modes. The ELB 400 will be available this spring in 4 set configurations. The one head To Go set includes one ELB 400 with one higher capacity Lithium-Ion battery, one Quadra head and one Skyport Speed Transmitter, while the two head To Go set includes one ELB 400 with two higher capacity Litium-Ion batteries, two Quadra heads and one Skyport Speed Transmitter.

Elinchrom Press Release

Elinchrom announces the most portable, compact and versatile outdoor flash unit, the ELB 400

Ever since Elinchrom launched the Ranger Quadra, the first portable studio flash system in 2009, demand has grown for portable and truly versatile solutions to enable photographers to use flash outdoors, where their creativity is endless.

This year the ELB 400 is going a step further, taking the whole system to a higher level of creativity.

Enhanced with the intuitive Elinchrom OLED display, the ELB 400 now offers the same special features of the ELC Pro HD series such as strobo, delay and sequence mode. Outdoor creativity has just been redefined!

On the move, size is everything. Quadra heads are smaller, lighter and way more powerful than traditional speedlites. Tristan Shu, a French Sport photographer speaks from his own experience : “Having enough power while being at the bottom of a snow crevasse at -10°C under several meters of snow to take pictures of ski riders jumping above me was something I’ve been dreaming of for a long time. The compactness of the ELB 400 system made them the perfect tool for the task, I was able to set these powerful lights in places where bigger lights wouldn’t have fit - and would have been such a logistic nightmare to carry over. The ELB 400 is so reliable, one less problem to solve, it makes my day so much easier!“. Versatility is commonly a misused word. More than just a portable studio flash solution, the ELB 400 invites you to adventure, travelling and playing Wherever your beginning in photography, shooting sport, reportage or even studio photography, the ELB 400 is a real creative tool for every photographer.

Compatibility with all previous Quadra batteries, cables, heads and accessories is guaranteed. The whole Elinchrom range of accessories is compatible using the Quadra Reflector Adapter.

The ELB 400 will be available this spring in 4 set configurations. The one head To Go set includes one ELB 400 with one higher capacity Lithium-Ion battery, one Quadra head and one Skyport Speed Transmitter, while the two head To Go set includes one ELB 400 with two higher capacity Litium-Ion batteries, two Quadra heads and one Skyport Speed Transmitter. Both To Go sets are available in Pro or Action configurations.

ELB 400 - ONE ACTION HEAD TO GO 10412.1
1x ELB 400 supplied with Lithium-Ion battery charger,
sync cord and shoulder strap - 10279.1
1x Quadra Action head supplied with 2.5 m flash cable,
Quadra reflector 13.5 cm and multifunction cap - 20151
1x EL-Skyport transmitter Speed - 19350

ELB 400 - ONE PRO HEAD TO GO 10413.1
1x ELB 400 supplied with Lithium-Ion battery charger,
sync cord and shoulder strap - 10279.1
1x Quadra Pro head supplied with 2.5 m flash cable,
Quadra reflector 13.5 cm and multifunction cap - 20121
1x EL-Skyport transmitter Speed - 19350

ELB 400 - TWO ACTION HEADS TO GO 10414.1
1x ELB 400 supplied with Lithium-Ion battery charger,
sync cord and shoulder strap - 10279.1
2x Quadra Action heads supplied with 2.5 m flash cable,
Quadra reflector 13.5 cm and multifunction cap - 20151
1x Spare Lithium-Ion battery - 19295
1x EL-Skyport transmitter Speed - 19350
1x ELB 400 To Go case - 33200

ELB 400 - TWO PRO HEADS TO GO 10415.1
1x ELB 400 supplied with Lithium-Ion battery charger,
sync cord and shoulder strap - 10279.1
2x Quadra Pro heads supplied with 2.5 m flash cable,
Quadra reflector 13.5 cm and multifunction cap - 20121
1x EL-Skyport transmitter Speed - 19350
1x ELB 400 To Go case - 33200

PRO for the highest flash output and HyperSync - ACTION for the very shortest flash durations at high power

ELB 400 SPECIFICATIONS

Energy (Ws/J) 424
Power distribution Asymmetrical 2 :1
F-stop (1m, 100 ISO, reflector 48°) Pro Head At 100% : 64.5 – At 66% : 45.8 – At 33% : 32.8
Power range f-stop 6.9
Power range Ws 100% : 21 - 424 – 66% : Output A : 14 - 280 – 33% : Output B : 7 - 140
Power range 1/1 – 1/32
Power increments in f-stop 1/10 to 5/10 - 1/1
Flash duration t0.5 at max. power in s. : Pro/Action head Output A (100%) : 1/1200 / 1/2800 – Output B (33%) : 1/3000 / 1/5700
Output A+B (100%) : 1/1500 / 1/4000
Recycling, FAST in s. Output A : 0.3 - 1.6 – Output B : 0.17 - 0.7
Recycling, ECO in s. Output A : 0.5 - 3.5 – Output B : 0.3 - 1.2
Colour temperature in °K at max. power 5500
Auto Power Dumping Adjusts power settings automatically
Power stability ± 0.5%
Modelling lamp mode On, off, programmable timer and continuous
Flashes out of one charged battery at min. power,
ECO / FAST recycle
6000 / 5500
Flashes out of one charged battery at max. power,
ECO / FAST recycle
350 / 350
Battery Lithium-Ion 14.4 V / 4.1 Ah
Quick charger : approx. recharge time 1h30m
EL-Skyport (Built-in) Integrated transceiver, 20 Frequency Channels and 4 Groups
Sync voltage 5 V (compatible with all cameras)
Sync socket 3.5 mm Jack
Weight : ELB 400 unit including battery // Battery alone 2 kg // 0.73
Supplied with Battery, charger, sync cord and shoulder strap
Code number 10279.1

ABOUT ELINCHROM

Since 1962, Elinchrom has been producing the world’s most portable studio flash, drawing from a heritage of more than 50 years of innovation.
Elinchrom produce a wide variety of products.

Based in Renens, on the shores of lake Geneva, Switzerland, they continue to innovate with a product range that covers every photographer’s needs, from the entry level D-Lite RX One to the full-featured ELC Pro HD and of course the most portable and versatile outdoor flash unit, the new ELB 400.

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