Specifications
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Compacts
ELC Pro HD 500 — 500 Ws — N° 20613.1
ELC Pro HD 1000 — 1000 Ws — N° 20616.1
SWISS STUDIO FLASH SYSTEM
PROFESSIONAL
The ELC Pro HD compact is Elinchrom’s latest unit.
Available as either 500 Ws or 1000 Ws these units 
are the highest performing and most professional 
units on the market.
Equipped with an OLED display for an easy and precise 
user experience the ELC Pro HD benefits from cutting 
edge technology.
Recycling times are lightning fast while Swiss 
precision guarantees consistant power time after time, 
shot after shot.
But hardware isn’t all. The software built into this 
unit gives you the freedom to configure the ELC to 
your individual style of shooting, for every application.
CONTROL PANEL
On/off button / Standby function
Access menu button
Left function button / Return function
Photocell
Precise control and test button / Enter menu function
Mains inlet socket includes the main 
fuse (T10 5x20mm)
Centred umbrella tube for EL Umbrellas – 7mm diameter
Tilt head
Extra umbrella fitting
Standard stand socket 5/8 inch
Rubberised handle
OLED display
User presets button
Modelling lamp button
Right function button / Exit function
3.5mm Sync socket (low 5V voltage)
Knurled clamp screw
 – Skyport delivers the most 
comprehensive synchronisation 
and control, and it’s unique to 
the whole Elinchrom system. 
Your creative edge in lighting. 
See page 26. 
 – Intelligent pre-flash detector 
system enables full use with 
speedlights.
 – Power auto-dump.
 – 5V sync socket for maximum 
protection of digital cameras.
 – Intelligent thermally controlled, 
low noise cooling fan.
 – Multi-voltage auto-detection : 
90-270 V (excluding modelling 
lamp).
 – Visual Flash Confirmation 
option. The modelling lamp 
switches off/on to confirm the 
flash has been triggered.
 – Adjustable proportionality of the 
modelling lamp range.
 – Programmable ready beep tone.
 – The accessory bayonet accepts 
all accessories.
 – Centred 7 mm umbrella shaft 
enables also the use of the 
unique Elinchrom Deflector set.
 – User replaceable plug-in high 
performance flash tube
 – Superfast flash durations across 
the complete power range with 
visual confirmation on the OLED 
display.
 – ELC Pro HD 500 : up to 1/5000s 
ELC Pro HD 1000 : up to 1/5260s
 – Huge power range ; 
ELC Pro HD 500 - 7 f-stops and 
ELC Pro HD 1000 - 8 f-stops.
 – User selectable and even shorter 
recycling times. Now you will 
never miss a shot !
 – Even better colour and power 
stability.
 – Unique OLED power display for 
information and clarity.
 – Three unique creative modes ; 
Strobo mode, up to 20 Hz
 – Delayed mode, from 0.001 – 10s, 
for second curtain sync and 
other effects.
 – Sequence mode, up to 20 units 
can be synchronised in sequence 
to keep up with the fastest 
motor-drive at up to the full 
power of the flash. 
 – All special features utilise the 
full flash curve with normal 
colour balance.
FEATURES WHY ELC PRO HD 500/1000 ?










