english elinchrom — the light ahead — 2012 THE LIGHT AHEAD elinchROm flash system english
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editorial Elinchrom has achieved many firsts in its 50 years of manufacturing but, as you read, you will see that innovation has not stopped. BRX, D-Lite RX 2/4 and now D-Lite RX ONE open the way to anyone and everyone using computer control of units and Apple ® owners to an application for hand held control. The new Quadra Hybrid accepts heavier Lead-Gel or lightweight Lithium-Ion batteries as one may choose. Rotalux, the biggest selling brand of soft lightshapers are now available for most brands.
contents Editorial Contents CompaCts Starters – D-Lite RX ONE Advanced – D-Lite RX 2 & 4 Entry Professional – BRX Professional – Style RX 4 6 8 10 power paCks Digital RX Digital RX – Flashheads 13 14 Battery Flash system Quadra Hybrid Quadra Hybrid – Accessories Ranger RX Ranger RX – Accessories 17 18 21 22 radio remote system EL – Skyport 26 Continuous light Scanlite 35 aCCessories Rotalux Softbox Special Effect Lights Indirect Softlites Reflector & Grids Softlites Reflectors Deflectors & F
compacts
starters Compacts d-lite rX one EL-Skyport Compatible See p. 26 Delivering approximately twice the power of speedlights, the D-Lite RX ONE is a small but robust compact flash from Elinchrom. The versatility of the Elinchrom system remains in its accessory range : Whereas it is difficult to change the hard nature that characterizes speedlights, Elinchrom has some of the best accessories allowing the photographer to change the nature of their light.
starters – to go sets Compacts d-lite rX one — sets The Softbox Set is ideal for use in small spaces where light control is essential to avoid unwanted reflections whereas the Umbrella Set is ideal for use in large halls and open spaces where speed of assembly is an advantage. d-lite rX one soFtBoX set N° 20843.2 d-lite rX one umBrella set N° 20844.2 Qty Code n° Article Qty Code n° Article 2x 20485.1 D-Lite RX ONE 2x 20485.
adVanced Compacts d-lite rX EL-Skyport Compatible See p. 26 The D-Lite RX studio flash system is the entry range of the Elinchrom studio flash family. Whether you are new to lighting, already have speedlights or just want to take your photography to the next level, the D-Lite RX series provide all you need.
adVanced – to go sets Compacts d-lite rX — sets The D-Lite RX sets enable instant use for Studio photography. With only two bags, the complete studio is very portable and can be easily stored until next use. The 2/2 and the 4/4 kits come with two 66 x 66 cm softboxes and can be used with the optional Deflector Set to modify the nature of the light. d-lite rX 2/4 to go N° 20840.2 Qty Code n° Article 1x 20486.1 D-Lite RX 2 1x 20487.
entry professional Compacts BrX EL-Skyport Compatible See p. 26 The BRX compact flash units are a further evolution of the features and quality that are Elinchrom. They are the “EL-500”’s of the digital era. The concept is simple : control, power, speed and versatility. With many programmable features and the EL-Skyport remote system, the BRX enables photographers the greatest freedom to express their individuality. The BRX series deliver the quality of performance needed for a modern workflow.
entry professional – to go sets Compacts BrX — sets The BRX basic sets all fit it to one bag for easy transportation. Optional stand sets are available depending on your needs such as 88-235 cm stands or air cushioned 102-264 cm stands. All sets come with two Portalites, which when combined with the optional deflector set take advantage of the unique Elinchrom central shaft. BrX 250/500 to go N° 20757.2 Qty Code n° Article 1x 20440.1 BRX 250 1x 20441.
professional Compacts style rX Features The Style series are professional digital performance Made In Switzerland. – Ultra consistent performance for every digital application (multi and single shot digital imaging). Precise repeatability with ultra stable electronics controlled by large digital displays is Elinchrom’s performance characteristic to now exceed the most demanding criteria.
professional – to go sets Compacts style rX — sets style rX power and Control with the el-skyport radio remote system Style RX 300 / 600 Compact Set with EL-Skyport 230V — N° 20629.2 110V — N° 20729.2 Qty 230 V 110 V Style RX 600 / 600 Compact Set with EL-Skyport 230V — N° 20628.2 110V — N° 20728.2 Article Qty 230 V 110 V 2x 20626.1s 20726.
power packs
digital rX Power Packs EL-Skyport Compatible See p. 26 digital rX Elinchrom has a long tradition of excellent power packs designed for professional imaging. The latest Digital RX series incorporates electronic know-how combined with high manufacturing quality at affordable prices.
digital rX – flash heads Power Packs Zoom heads Elinchrom produced focusable flash heads back in the 60’s. It was time to look again at this useful feature but using today’s technology.
digital rX – flash heads Power Packs Zoom Pro — N° 24081 Glass Dome Transparent N° 24918 Included standard glass dome for the ZOOM flash head and ZOOM SCANLITE halogen. Zoom Pro Hd — N° 24082 Zoom Action — N° 24083 Flash Tubes Plug-In for ZOOM Heads Glass Dome Frosted N° 24919 This frosted glass dome will soften edges of shadow and offer a wider even light distribution while protecting the halogen lamp. speCial Flash heads halogen lamps MAX. 300 W / 230 V Halogen GX 6.35 — N° 23022 MAX.
battery flash system
ranger Quadra hybrid as rX ranger Quadra hyBrid as rX Battery Flash Systems EL-Skyport Compatible See p. 26 The new Ranger Quadra Hybrid AS RX is a compact portable 400 Ws battery flash system for studio and outdoors use. Complete with fast recycling times, wireless trigger and remote options via the EL-Skyport, the Quadra Hybrid really is a perfect system for anyone who likes to work away from the mains.
Quadra hybrid – accessories lead aCCessories Battery Flash Systems lithium aCCessories RQ Lead Battery 12 V 3.6 Ah N° 19294 This spare Lead-Gel battery is rock solid and offers up to 140 flashes at full power. RQ Lead Car Charger 12 V N° 11093 Charges the RQ Lead-Gel battery from the 12 V car outlets. RQ Lithium Battery N° 19295 This spare Lithium-Ion battery is very lightweight and offers up to 320 flashes at full power.
Quadra hybrid – accessories Battery Flash Systems general aCCessories RQ Hybrid Action Head N° 20134 RQ Ringflash ECO – N° 20492 Ultra lightweight and compact with detachable flash cable ; plug-in A flashtube and LED pilot light for ACTION photography with ultra short flash duration. RQ Hybrid Standard Head N° 20139 Ultra lightweight and compact with detachable flash cable ; plug-in S flashtube and LED pilot light for universal outdoor photography.
Quadra hybrid – to go sets Quadra Hybrid sets with Action flash heads are ideal for sport photography, fashion photography and Action Freezing photography while sets with Standard flash heads are ideal for general use photography such as fashion photography, etc. Battery Flash Systems Quadra hyBrid standard set A – Head with Lead-Gel Battery — N° 10407.1 S – Head with Lead-Gel Battery — N° 10408.1 A – Head with Lithium-Ion Battery — N° 10402.1 S – Head with Lithium-Ion Battery — N° 10403.
ranger rX Battery Flash Systems EL-Skyport Compatible See p. 26 ranger rX The Ranger RX, Speed and Speed AS units are 1100 Ws portable battery pack units. The basic unit is smaller and therefore lighter whereas the Speed units will recycle to full power in 2.9 seconds and deliver up to 250 flashes at full power. The Speed unit is available with either a symmetrical or a 2 :1 asymmetrical output to allow fast flash duration. The power range is 7 f-stops to allow precise control of light.
ranger rX – accessories Battery Flash Systems Control panel Flash head socket, with weather proof cover. Battery charge socket and remote control, weather proof cover. Synchro-socket, traditional Elinchrom socket, weather proof cover. Photocell Battery charge indicator (100%, 50%, 10%). Carge Ready Beep On/Off. Photocell On/Off. Digital power display. Flash ready light. Automatic Off switch with LED indicator, if no control is operated, the unit will switch off after 5 min.
ranger rX – accessories Battery Flash Systems Ranger RX Hand Remote N° 19343 Includes a 1.6 m Ranger RX Remote Cable. The Hand Remote Control enormously increases the flexibility of “Ranger RX” flash units. The integrated highly sensitive photocell and the 3.5 mm sync socket, controls and triggers RX flash units at long distances, in almost all functions. (Slow charge and the head A or B selection for is not available. Only the MAC ® / WIN ® software operates all functions).
ranger rX – accessories BasiC sets Battery Flash Systems pro sets ranger rX to go aCtion sets Qty N° Ranger RX / A - Head To Go N° 10274.1 1x 10263 Ranger RX, incl. shoulder strap, battery box sync cord, Multivoltage charger, EL-Skyport Remote Adapter 1x 20101 Ranger A – Head, 50 W modelling lamp, 3 m flash head cable 1x – Ranger RX / A - Head To Go Case Set N° 10285.1 see description A below Qty N° 1x 10265 Ranger RX Speed, incl.
radio remote system
el-skyport - remote control system el-skyport system legend The EL-Skyport system allows the photographer to break free from sync cords and unreliable IR systems. Many improvements have been done to the EL-Skyport system since its launch. RX Remote Control Radio Remote System The continuous lines are showing controllable RX features. The available RX features are depending on the EL-Skyport module, the flash unit type and the Firmware version.
el-skyport - remote control system D-Lite RX 2/4 Radio Remote System Ranger Quadra AS RX Quadra Hybrid AS RX BRX 250/500 D-Lite RX ONE EL-Skyport Computer Remote System EL-Skyport Software http ://bc.gs/35 Control and programming of RX features for Elinchrom RX flash units with built-in ELSkyport Receiver or the plug in module Transceiver RX. This requires the free ELSkyport Software 3.0 or later for Mac ® or Win ® computer and the optional USB RX module. Visit the www.elinchrom.
el-skyport - modules Radio Remote System el-skyport transmitter speed The ELS Transmitter Speed enables the triggering of units attached via a Universal Skyport module, all units with built-in Skyport and all Elinchrom units to which a Transceiver RX is attached.
el-skyport - modules Radio Remote System el-skyport universal speed reCeiver The Universal Speed Receiver is compatible with Classic Elinchrom units, most speedlights and most of other flash brands. Allow yourself to keep using your studio flash units with your speedlights ! The Universal Speed Receiver includes several sync cables, adapters and a multivoltage charger with Euro, UK and USA mains adapter and EL-Standard sync cables and 3.5mm jack, to connect to other units.
el-skyport - modules Radio Remote System el-skyport transCeiver rX This module fits only to Elinchrom dedicated units such as the Digital RX series, the Ranger RX series and the Style RX series. No extra battery required for the Transceiver to be ready to use. For the Ranger RX series, the ELS Transceiver RX Adapter is required. EL-Skyport Transceiver RX N° 19353 This module allows the control of power settings, modelling lamp on/off and flash synchronisation via the ELS-Transmitter.
el-skyport - modules Radio Remote System moBile appliCation For apple ® moBile deviCes and el-skyport wiFi Uniquely Elinchrom Skyport. This is the first wireless system which enables the remote control and the remote of Elinchrom RX flash units from Apple ® mobile devices such as iPhone ®, iPad ® and iPod Touch ®.
el-skyport - modules Radio Remote System el-skyport studio management soFtware EL-Skyport Studio Management Software Get the software http ://bc.gs/35 Managing one’s studio can get tricky when many lights are involved. The Elinchrom Skyport Software 3.0 provides the perfect solution. The latest release of the EL-Skyport Software has been developed to help photographers with their workflow. Available as a free download from our website, the EL-Skyport 3.
el-skyport - to go sets Radio Remote System el-skyport universal speed trigger set N° 19357 For classic Elinchrom flash units and other flash brands. Qty N° 1x 19350 Article Transmitter Speed, incl. battery 1x 19346 Universal Receiver Speed 1x 19355 Multivoltage Charger with Euro, UK and USA mains adapter 1x 11120 Sync cable 20 cm, 2.5 mm jack – camera pc 1x 11122 Sync cable 40 cm, 3.5 mm - 3.5 mm Jack 1x 11123 Sync cable 40 cm, 3.
continuous light
scanlite Continuous Light sCanlite halogen 300 – 650 w The Halogen Scanlites are an excellent choice for low cost digital photography, video and many other imaging requirements.
accessories
softboX Accessories rotaluX The easy mounting Rotalux system is probably the most widely copied of all softbox systems. However, it is easier to copy a design than a quality and the Rotalux softboxes remain the best in their class. They are lightweight and unlike many other softboxes, fold down just like an umbrella and can be easily stored in the included carrying bag.
softboX sQuare Accessories Rotalux square softboxes are good for head and shoulder portraits, products or for use in smaller spaces. The catchlight can be similar to windows. 1. Rotalux 70 x 70 cm — N° 26178 Depth : 32 cm — Weight : 1.07 kg 2. Hooded Diffuser 70 x 70 cm — N° 26322 3. RotaGrid 70 x 70 cm — N° 26117 4. Rotalux 100 x 100 cm — N° 26179 Depth : 42 cm — Weight : 1.42 kg 5. Hooded Diffuser 100 x 100 cm — N° 26323 1. strip 2. 3. 4. 5.
softboX oCtogonal Accessories Rotalux octa softboxes are very popular among beauty and fashion photographers, as they prefer the round catchlight given by these softboxes. You can make yourself a great folding beauty dish just by removing the front and inner diffusers and adding one of the optional deflectors. 1. Rotalux ø 100 cm — N° 26183 Depth : 32 cm — Weight : 1.22 kg 2. Hooded Diffuser ø 100 cm — N° 26326 3. Rotalux ø 135 cm — N° 26184 Depth : 42 cm — Weight : 1.55 kg 4.
special effect lights Accessories spot on at elinChrom The Elinchrom Fresnel and Projection spot line covers all professional needs for sophisticated lighting in portrait and commercial photography. High quality projection lenses allow precise and crisp illumination. Usable with any ventilated Elinchrom head. Zoom Spot Accessory Set N° 26484 Gobo holder, 10 gobos, 2 front masks, filter holder, set of 10 assorted filters. The ultimate Zoom accessory Set.
indirect softlites Invented in 1982, their unique patented construction and design have won these large lightweight softboxes worldwide popularity. A lightweight die cast rigid central mounting for the flash head inside the unit, which places the flashtube at the point of focus. The optical result is a light source, which is so even at the diffuser surface, that many famous photographers use the Octa as a single light source for portrait photography. In the U.S.A.
indirect softlites Accessories EL-Square 145 x 145 cm N° 26156 Includes diffuser and carrying bag. Does not include flash head and tripod. EL-Strip 33 x 175 cm N° 26160 Includes diffuser and carrying bag. Does not include flash head and tripod. EL-Recta 72 x 175 cm N° 26154 Includes diffuser and carrying bag. Does not include flash head and tripod.
reflectors & grids Accessories Elinchrom offer a wide range of superbly designed reflectors, compatible with the entire Elinchrom studio flash system. Each reflector is specially designed to do a different job. Decide how you want your lighting to look like and there will be a reflector with precisely the right profile.
reflectors & grids High Performance Reflector 26 cm 48° N° 26137 A bright, high performance reflector, ideal for general sports applications. Accessories Maxi-Lite Reflector 40 cm 43° N° 26147 Ideal for sunlight effects through windows ; creates hard and brilliant highlights. Maxi-Spot Reflector 40 cm 29° N° 26149 Same shape as the Maxi Lite Reflector but produced with brilliant/glossy reflection material for very high efficiency, throwing light even over longer distances.
softlites reflectors & grids Accessories soFtlites reFleCtors Beauty dishes, slightly harder lighting than a softbox giving better definition of facial features, are perfect for close in beauty and portrait work. The included Deflector Set can modify the colour and softness. The light can be further softened with the optional showercap diffuser. Softlite White Reflector 70 cm 82° — N° 26169 Incl. Deflector Set 26310.
deflectors & filters Accessories deFleCtors Elinchrom is the only system with the central umbrella fitting which gives photographers the freedom to modify the hardness / softness of their lights easily. These deflectors can eliminate, soften or tone sharp shadow edges. Very efficient with Rotalux softboxes. Deflector Set N° 26310 The Deflector Set includes one deflector of each : Silver, gold, translucent, frost and 2x Deflector Rods.
umbrellas Accessories varistar 85 & 105 Cm umBrellas The multitalented umbrella for in and out studio use : Easy to set up, lightweight and fits into most Elinchrom carrying bags. Ideal for industrial, portraits and groups, the Varistar is even in light distribution due to its central positioning over reflector and flashtube. The umbrella comes with a protective bag and the Varistar Set includes one 26164 Varistar Reflector 24 cm.
umbrellas Accessories proFessional umBrellas Pro Umbrella Translucent 85 cm N°26371 Pro Umbrella White 85 cm N°26372 Pro Umbrella White 105 cm N°26375 Pro Umbrella Translucent 105 cm N°26374 Pro Umbrella Silver 105 cm N°26361 EL-Daylight Blue 105 cm — N°26380 Converts Tungsten-Halogen light 3200° into Daylight 5500° Kelvin – 49 –
tripods Accessories Vacuum Grip — N° 22900 The Vacuum Grip allows you to fix Elinchrom Heads and accessories on glossy surfaces. Very useful when taking images in small spaces. – Maximum load : up to 2.5 kg – Bracket length : 15 cm with 16 mm Spigot – Grip surface in diameter : 12 cm – Length over all : 18.3 cm EL-Boom Arm 63 – 156 cm N° 31049 The EL-Boom Arm with rubberised handgrip extends head / hair lights up to 156 cm. This is a comfortable way to hold up lighting gear over the subject.
tripods & bags Accessories Tripod 88 – 235 cm — N° 30101 The EL stand/umbrella sets are dedicated to the Elinchrom flash sets and can be ordered separately. The configurations are covering 2 and 3-headed sets.
cases & tables el - set Cases EL - Compact Case — N° 33209 New modern look with ergonomic carrying handle and locking system. Carries and protects three compact flashes Style RX 300, 600, 1200 or Elinchrom flash heads. 63.5 x 46 x 20.5 cm, 4.75 kg Accessories el - taBles The EL Multi -Table is a flexible creative tool for universal Table-Top shootings. The latest design is a robust, ultra stable aluminium profile construction and is very easy to setup.
sync cords EL-Sync Cord 5m — N° 11088 Camera pc > 3.5 mm jack EL units with 3.5 mm sync plug : Style, Style S, Style RX, FX, BX, Chic 1/2, Digital 1/2, Digital RX 1200/2400, D-Lite, BXRi and BRX. Accessories EL-Sync Extension Cord 10m N° 11080 EL-Amphenol female > male To extend following sync cords : 11075,11074, 11089, 11081, 11083, 11072. Sync Cord Transmitter 20 cm N° 11120 Camera pc > 2.5 jack This cable connects the EL-Skyport Transmitter or the Prolinca IR-Transmitter with the camera PC socket.
power specifications
compacts starters advanCed d-lite rX one d-lite rX 2 d-lite rX 4 Energy ( Ws/J) 100 200 400 F-Stop (1m, 100 ISO, reflector 48°) 32.4 45.3 Power range f-stop Power range Ws 6 - 100 Power range 1/1 – 1/16 Power increments in f-stop Flash duration t0.5 at max. power in s. 64.3 5 5 12 - 200 25 - 400 1/1 - 1/16 1/10 to programmable 5/10 - 1/1 1/2200 1/10 to programmable 5/10 - 1/1 1/1200 1/800 Recycling 230 V in s. 0.44 – 1.5 0.2 - 0.6 0.35 - 1.2 Recycling 115 V in s. 0.45 – 2.1 0.
compacts entry proFessional proFessional BrX 250 BrX 500 style rX 300 style rX 600 style rX 1200 250 500 300 600 1200 64.8 64.1 90.1 128.1 45.8 5 6 16 - 250 31 - 500 9-300 18-600 1/1 - 1/16 37-1200 1/1 - 1/32 1/10 to programmable 5/10 - 1/1 1/10 1/2762 1/1558 – 1/2850 1/2050 1/1450 0.29 - 0.73 0.36 - 1.13 0.2 - 0.6 0.22 – 1.0 0.25 – 1.8 0.27 – 1.02 0.34 - 1.45 0.25 - 0.8 0.3 – 1.5 0.4 – 2.
power packs digital rX digital rX 1200 digital rX 2400 1200 2400 Energy ( Ws/J) Power distribution Symmetrical F-Stop (1m, 100 ISO, reflector 48°) 128 180 Power range f-stop 6 Power range Ws 37 – 1200 75 - 2400 Power range 1/1 - 1/32 Power increments in f-stop 1/10 Flash duration t0.5 with Zoom Pro / Pro HD at max. power in s. 1/1500 1/830 Flash duration t0.5 with Zoom Action at max. power in s. 1/2800 1/1410 Recycling 230 V FAST / SLOW in s. 0.24 – 1.0 / 0.35 – 1.9 0.4 – 1.9 / 0.
power packs digital rX – Zoom heads Zoom pro hd Zoom aCtion Flash capacity (J/J) Zoom pro Up to 3000 Compatible power packs All Elinchrom power packs since 1981 Flash duration t0.5 on Digital RX 1200 1/1500 1/2800 1/1500 Flash duration t0.5 on Digital RX 2400 1/830 1/1410 1/830 Colour temperature in °K at max. power 5500 All Zoom Heads can be used with either 115 V or 230 V EL power packs.
battery flash system ranger rX ranger rX ranger rX speed Flash capacity ( Ws/J) ranger rX speed as 1100 Power distribution Symmetrical Asymmetrical, 2 :1 ratio F-Stop (2m, 100 ISO, reflector 48°) 64 At 100% : 64 — At 66% : 45 — At 33% : 32 Power range f-stop 7 8.5 17 – 1100 100% : 17 – 1100 66% : Output A : 11.5 – 733 33% : Output B : 5.7 - 366 1/1 - 1/64 1/1 - 1/64 Power range Ws Power range Power increments in f-stop 1/10 Flash duration t0.5 max.
battery flash system & continuous light ranger rX – heads ranger s Flash capacity ( Ws/J) Compatible power packs ranger a Up to 1100 Ranger RX series and Ranger Quadra series with Adapter cable 11036 Flash duration t0.5 1 head at max. power 1/1160 1/2310 on output B of Ranger RX Speed AS 1/2300 1/5120 on output B of Ranger RX Speed AS Flash duration t0.5 2 heads at max. power 1/2250 1/4310 Colour temperature in °K at max.
battery flash system ranger Quadra hyBrid ranger Quadra hyBrid lithium-ion Energy ( Ws/J) ranger Quadra hyBrid lead-gel 400 Power distribution Asymmetrical, 2 :1 ratio F-Stop (1m, 100 ISO, reflector 48°) At 100% : 64.5 Power range f-stop 6,6 100% : 25 - 400 66% : Output A : 17 - 268 33% : Output B : 8.
battery flash system ranger Quadra hyBrid – Flash heads Quadra hyBrid s Flash capacity ( Ws/J) Compatible battery packs Flash duration t0.5 1 head at max. power Ranger Quadra series only Output A (100%) : 1/1200 Output B (33%) : 1/3000 Output A+B (100%) : 1/1500 Colour temperature in °K at max. power Output A (100%) : 1/2800 Output B (33%) : 1/5700 Output A+B (100%) : 1/4000 5500 Modelling lamp Flashtube N° Quadra hyBrid a Up to 400 LED 20 W (approx.
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