Elinchrom 300RX User manual

Brand: Elinchrom

Model: 300RX

Category: Camera flashes

Type: User manual

T h e L i g h t A h e a d

Elinchrom System

C O N T E N T S

More details and actual news about Elinchrom Classic products:

• ClassicCompacts

• Classic3000PowerPack

• Digital3000AsymmetricPowerPacks

• Flashheadscompatibilitylist

• SpecialOffers

findat

www.elinchrom.com

Compacts

Style300RX

Style600RX

Style1200RX

StyleRXToGoSet

Power Packs

Digital1200RX,Digital2400RX

Digital1500AS,Digital3000AS

EL- Flashheads

forRX&allClassicPacks

Autonomous Flash

RangerRX,RangerRXSpeed,

RangerRXSpeedAS,

Ranger Accessories

RangerRX,RangerRXSpeed&AS,

EL-Skyport System

EL-SkyportSystem,Triggering&WirelessRemoteControl

EL-Skyport Sofware

HandRemote

EL-SkyportSoftwareMac

™&Windows™

Special Effect Lights

Spotlites,Fiberlite&Ringash

Continuous Light

ScanLite&MiniLite

Rotalux Softbox

Just more than a Boxlite

Indirect Softlites

Octa,Quadra,Recta&Strip

Accessories

Reectors&Grids

Reectors&Umbrellas

Cases,Bags,Stands&ELMulti-Table

SyncCords,Photocells,

IR,DVDLightingGuide

Power Speciﬁcations

Last but not least

Today’sdigitalworkflowandcamerasystems

demand greater precision at all power settings

with an extended power range to cover extreme

requirements.Preciserepeatabilitywithultra-

stable electronics controlled by large digital

displays.Elinchromperformancecharacteristics

now exceed the most demanding criteria. The

revisedrangeofStyleRXunits,withpower

variationfrom1200Wsto9Ws,offeroptio-

nal digital 2-way remote control and provide

thepossibilitytointerfacewithMacandPC

workstations,combiningseamlesslywiththe

newdigitalRXpacks.

Why Style RX ?

• InterfaceforMacandWindowsworkstations.

Control1,2,3or4studioseachwith16

units,withEL-Skyport.

• Low5Vsyncvoltageprotectsdigitalcamera

systems.

• Ultraconsistentperformanceforeverydigital

application.(QuickTimeVR,multiandsingle

shot digital imaging).

• Rapidre-cyclingtimes,maintainingstability.

• Actionfreezingflashdurationsatfullpower

StyleRX300-1/2850s;RX600-1/2050s;

RX1200-1/1450s/t=0.5

StyleRX

DigitalPerformanceAllInOne

Style 1200 RX

230V/20627-110V/20727

Style 300 RX

230V/20625-110V/20725

Style 600 RX

230V/20626-110V/20726

• OptionalremotecontrolwithlargedigitalLED

feedbackdisplayofallfunctions!

• Newtranslucent,fireretardant,robustbody

shell encasing the die cast alloy chassis.

• Lightweighteleganceforeasy”outofstudio

use”.

• Integralreflector,designedtomaximise

powerefficiencycombinedwithourplug-in

omegaflashtubepreciselypositionedavoids

the inherent uneven illumination produced by

non–concentricorU-shapedflashtubes.

• EL-Skyport,wirelesscontrolandtriggering!

Setflashpowerandswitchon/offthemodel-

linglampwiththeTransmitter,orcontrol

andsetallfeatureswithMac™orWin™

computer.Seepages10-12.

Power Control RX

Powercontrolformodellinglamp+/-1/10f-stop

Threemodellinglampmodes,proportional/free/off

LargepreciseLEDpowerdisplay

Powercontrolforflashpower+/-1/10f-stop

OpenflashwithLEDindicator

Mainsfuse

Fuseformodellinglamp

Mainsinletsocket

Level tilt head

Second umbrella holder system

Handle

Highly sensitive photocell

Photocellon/off

Syncsocket,3.5mmjack

Chargereadybeep,on/off

ELstandardsyncsocket

SocketforEL-Skyport&HandRemoteControl

Illuminatedmainsswitchon/off

Centredtube,onlyforEL-umbrellas,ø7mm

Knurled clamp screw

Why Style RX To Go

• IntegratedMac-PCinterfaceforcomputer

control,withEL-Skyport.

• Integratedsocketforhandremotecontrol.

• Ultraconsistentperformancefordigital.

• Rapidre-cyclingtimes.

• Actionfreezingflashduration.

• Lightweighteleganceforeasyoutofstudio

use.

• 6f-stopvariableflashpowerin1/10steps.

• Fancooled.

• Plug-inflashtube.

• Digitaltouchbuttondisplay.

Style RX 300 To Go

StyleRXToGo

Style RX 600 To Go Style RX 1200 To Go

Style RX To Go

230V 110V

20643 20743 2 StyleRX300/300

20644 20744 2 StyleRX600/600

20645 20745 2 StyleRX1200/1200

1Synccord,2powercables,2modelling

lamps are included.

Each head set also includes:

Accessory set

33209 1 Elinchrom head case

26143 2 Reector16cm

26425 1 Snoot

26129 1 Portalite66x66cm

Stand Umbrella Set 20564

FreeUmbrellaStandSetincluded.

26351

1 Umbrellatranslucent83cm

26350

1 Umbrellasilver83cm

30101

2 Stand85-235cm

33220

1 EL carrying bag

EL-Skyport,wirelesscontrol

andtriggering!Setflashpower

andswitchon/offthemodel-

linglampwiththeTransmitter,

orcontrolandsetallfeatures

withMac™orWin™ 

computer.Seepages10-12.

Optional hand remote Hand

RemoteSet19342.

Digital 1200 RX & 2400 RX

Elinchromhasalongtraditionofexcellent

powerpackdesignsforprofessionalimaging.

ThelatestDigitalRXseriesincorporates

electronicknowhowcombinedwithhighmanu-

facturingqualityataffordableprices.Highlights

likecomputerinterface,ultrastablecircuitryfor

consistentflashpowerandlowsyncvoltageto

protectdigitalcamerasarejustsomeofmany

advantages.

DigitalPowerPacks

Digital 2400 RX

230V–10258

110V–10257

Digital 1200 RX

230V–10256

110V–10255

Digital 1500 AS & 3000 AS

Total Asymmetry

ThesuperstabilisedDigitalASlineforsingle

and multi-shot digital photography with user

friendlytotalpowerasymmetryallow57(power

variationoptions)in1/10f-stoponeachhead

andpermithundredsof2heador3head

power combinations. Maximum total power

is always available as the microprocessor

compensatesforeachandeverymodification.

Why Digital AS?

• Totalpowerasymmetry,eachheadaccepts

differentpowersettings.

• LargegreenLEDpowerdisplays.

• Chargespeedselectors,rapid,speed, 

normal.

• Fullmodellinglampcontrolwithsoftstart

functiontoincreaselamplife.

• Initialchargecontrol,whenthepackhasnot

beenrecentlyused,toreformcapacitorsit

will charge slow.

• 8channelinfraredremotecontrol.

Digital 3000 AS

230V– 10254/110V– 10253

Digital 1500 AS

230V– 10248/110V–10247

Why Digital RX power packs ?

• Ultrastablecircuitryforabsolutelyconsistent

flashpower.

• UniquededicatedDigitalSflashheadsfor

QTVRand4-shotdurabilityandstability.

• BudgetpricedDigitalSE,SEEflashheadsfor

single shot use.

• HighSpeedA-andregularSheadsavailable

forfashionandgeneralpurposephotography.

• Precisedigitalpowerdisplaytocomplement

advanced technology.

• Digitalpowervaluescompatiblewiththe

Elinchrom system.

• Modellinglampsproportionalorindependent,

with display.

• Fastrecyclingconsistentwithprecisionand

stability.

• Remotecontrol(optional),2-waywithread

out.Extensioncablesavailablefortracking/

wall installations

• Surgeresistantcircuits,AutoDumpFunction,

twinsyncsockets,readybeep,sensitive

photocell,antishockedgings,fancooled.

• Price/performance/quality–Elinchrom

value,justbuythebest!!

• EL-Skyport,wirelesscontrolandtriggering!

Setflashpowerandswitchon/offthemodel-

linglampwiththeTransmitter,orcontrol

andsetallfeatureswithMac™orWin™

computer.Seepages10-12.

Digital1500AS,3000ASandClassic3000

Detailsatwww.elinchrom.com

HandRemoteSet19342

EL-Flashheads

ForElinchrompowerpacks

Why Elinchrom Digital

Flashheads?

• Toensuretheultimate

retentionofcolourbalance,

Digitalflashheadswithadvanced

specificationswillsatisfythe

mostdemandingapplications,

likeQuickTimeVRorFlash.

Designedtowithstandextreme

frequencyofuse,theheavier

dutyflashtubesminimisechan-

ges in light characteristics and

output.

• Theidealcombinationwiththe

ElinchromDigitalmicroproces-

sor-controlledpowerpacks.

• NB.Forbestdigitalmultishot

results,flashheadsshouldbeof

similartypeandmake.“Donot

mixflashheads!”

Digital SEE

230V–20172/110V–20173

Thisflashheadcanbeusedup

to2400Ws.The“longlife”Swiss

madeflashtubecoversalluniversal

studio use. This head is equipped

with300Whalogenlamps.Glass

domes optional.

Digital SE

230V–20174/110V–20175

Thisheadaccepts3000Wsand

issuitableforstandardmultishot

imaging.Theheavierdutyflash-

tube has electrodes that are less

affectedbycolourvariationswith

frequentusee.g.normalthreeor

fourshotsystems.Glassdomes

optional.

Digital S

230V–20150/110V–20149

Thisheadofferstheultimateinsta-

bilityforstandardmultishotimaging

andQuickTimeVRsequences.To

resistheatstress,theseflashtubes

haveoversizedheavy-dutyelec-

trodes complementing and optimi-

singtheprecisionoftheDigitalRX

units.Glassdomesoptional.

X 6000 N

230V–20182/110V–20183

Theflattwininterlockingflashtubes

bringafocusablelightsourceto

high power users. Cabled into a

single6000Wspowersource,the

flashdurationishalved.Cabled

intotwo3000Wspowersources,

fasterdischargesmaybecycled

quicker.Glassdomesoptional.

Digital RE

230V–20170/110V–20169

This head creates sharp linear

shadows and spreads light evenly

overawidearea.Excellentalsofor

sunlighteffects(windows,Venetian

blinds),depthenhancing“oblique”

anddynamicshadoweffects.The

articulatedheadfacilitatesprecise

positioning to any angle. Integral

supportsforbarndoorsandfilters.

Flashhead Extension

Cables

Flashhead ext. cable 5 m

21040

Flashhead ext. cable 10 m

21041

Pyrex Glass Domes

Glassdomesaredeliveredin

transparent,asprotectionand

insatinmatttosoftenshadow

edges.The440°Kglassdome

givesawarmtoneforportraiture

orfoodphotography.

Glass Dome Transparent

withttingset24925

Glass Dome Satin withtting

set24926

Glass Dome 400°K warm with

ttingset 24927

Spare ﬁtting set620.207/3x

Why Elinchrom Flashheads?

• Efficientbuilt-inreflector,witha

90°lightdistributiontomaximise

softboxperformance.

• Smallflashtubediametersfor

shortflashdurationsandbetter

subjectcontrol.UVcoated.

• Extremelylightweight,only

2.4kg,includingheavy-duty

cable,5mlong.

• Reflector-bayonetwithbreech

lockingring,fitsallElinchrom

reflectorssince1974.Huge

reflector/softboxrange.

• Aluminiumchassiswithpolya-

midefireresistanthousing.

• Centredumbrellafittingwith

additional umbrella holder on the

stand adapter.

• Efficientlownoisefancooling.

• ThreeoptionalPyrexdomes:

transparent,matand400°K

warm.

• Illuminatedon/offmodellinglamp

switch.

• 500multi-strandpowercables

formaximumpowerwithflexibi-

lity.

Mini S

Budget priced

230V–20106/110V–20105

Mini A Speed

Budget priced

230V–20104/110V–20103

The classical metal housings com-

plement the compact dimensions

oftheRXpowerpacks.Theseare

noteco-units;allcomponents,

flashtubes,fans,powercables

conformtothenormalElinchrom

standards.

Twin X4

230V–20180/110V–20181

Twin cablesandflashtubesextend

therangeofuse.Bothcablesin

oneunithalvesflashdurations.

The twin cables plugged into two

DigitalRX1200powerunitsgive

thepowerofaDigitalRX2400

withtherechargetimeofaDigital

RX1200 or the head delivers

4800Wsmaximumpowerunits.

Aneconomicaltwinheadforsoft-

boxes.

A 3000 N Speed

230V–20168/110V–20167

Uniquesupershortflashduration

withasingle,twinelectrode

flashtubetoensureevenlight

distribution.Glassdomesoptional.

TheupgradedRangerRXunit,plusthenew

Speed and Speed AS units are designated

RXbecausetheymaybeoperatedbyremote

control – by computer or by a handset – enor-

mouslyincreasingtheeaseofuseonlocation.

Thebasicunithasanimproved“fast”recycling

sequenceandtheSpeedunitwillrecycletofull

powerin2.9secondsplusupto250flashes.

The Speed unit is available with either 2:1

asymmetrical or symmetrical output.

It incorporates the most advanced miniaturised

components weighing in at only 8 Kg – much

lighter and smaller than any comparable unit.

Thesamemodifiedcircuitryhaspermittedan

extensionofitspowerrangeto7f-stop,with

enhancedstability.Webelievethesewillbethe

units to which others will be compared.

AutonomousFlash

RangerRXSystem

What is new ?

Ranger RX Ranger RX Speed Ranger RX Speed AS

Quickre-chargingtofullpower 5.5s 2.9 s 2.9 s

Powerrange7f-stop 1100Ws–8.5Ws 1100Ws–5.5Ws

Remoteconnection ForoptionalRXHandRemoteControl/allmodels

PCinterface ToconnecttocomputerswithMAC/Windowsoperatingsystems/allmodels

Asymmetrical power Symmetrical Symmetrical 66%-33%,twoheadsconnected

Autonomymax./min.power 140–3800 250-5100

Weight 6kg 8kgonly,smallestunitinthisclass

Why Ranger RX Speed AS & Ranger

RX ?

• Consistentflashpoweratanybatterylevel.

• Guidenumberallunitsmax.power 

f-64.1@2mdistance100ISO

• Charger,Multi-voltagewithEuropean,USA

andUKadapters.

• Batteryre-charging-tofullpower-3hours.

• Thechargercanchargethebatteryinthe

unit or externally.

• Powersaving,autocutoffofmodelling

lamp and charging

• ModellingLampmodes,15s,30s&off

• Photocell,adaptedtoreleaseinbright

ambient light.

• ChargeReadyBeep,on/off,withgreenLED

indicator.

• ChargeReadyLight/OpenFlash,indicated

withbrightLED!

• AutoDumpFunction,adjustpowerlevels

aftersettingautomatically

• BatteryChargeIndicator,twogreenLED

100%,onegreenLED50%,oneredLED

approx.10%.TheRangerelectronicprotects

thebatteryfromoverandcompletedischar-

ging. The battery can be recharged at any

level.Thereisno“Memory-Effect”!

• Battery-BoxQuickRelease,torelease,press

thetwopushbuttonsattheleftandright

sideofthehousing,liftuptheunitreleasing

theexistingbattery-thenplacethepack

overthereplacementbattery,pressingfirmly

downforautomaticlocking.

• Moistureresistantrubberprotectors.

• Raisedsocketscompletewithcovers;

electronicsonlyintheupperpartoftheunit.

•EL-Skyport,wirelesscontrolandtriggering!

Setflashpowerandswitchon/offthemodel-

linglampwiththeTransmitter,orcontrol

andsetallfeatureswithMac™orWin™

computer.Seepages10-12.

Ranger

10263

incl.ShoulderStrap,BatteryBox,

Synccord,Charger&ELSkyport

Adapter.

Ranger

RX Speed

10265

incl.ShoulderStrap,BatteryBox,

Synccord,Charger&ELSkyport

Adapter.

Ranger

RX Speed AS

10267

incl.ShoulderStrap,BatteryBox,

Synccord,Charger&ELSkyport

Adapter.

RangerRXcomputerremoteoption.

Actual Ranger RX Way To Go Sets ﬁnd at www.elinchrom.com

RangerRXAccessories

Accessories

Ranger RX, RX Speed &

RX Speed AS

Ranger S20100

Ranger A Speed20101

Ranger RX Ringﬂash 150020493

Theultimatecombinationfor“In”and“Out”

doorphotography!

RangerRF1500,completewith4-poleflashtu-

be,freezesmovementwitha1/2600s(t0.5)@

fullpower.Twometreflashcableenablespho-

tographerstouseitfreehand(withthebattery

packshoulderedorinabackpack).Theinternal

Ringflashdiameterof100mmacceptsawide

rangeofcameralenses.

Shoulder Strap 19289

EL-Skyport Transceiver RX Adapter 19374

Ranger RX Speed &

Speed AS

Battery Box 19280

 completewithbatteryforapprox.250ashes

@fullpower.

Multivoltage Quickcharger 19283

Onlyfor10265and10267

Car Battery Charger 11093

Forusewithany12Vcarbattery.

EL Travelling Case 33215

ForRangerandpowerpacks

EL Ranger Snappy 19288

TheRangerSnappyisalightweightandeasy

tofitcarryingoptionwithanergonomically

designedshoulderstrap.FitstoallRangerRX

models.

Car Battery Supply 11094

 forusewithany12Vcarbattery.Integrated

protection circuit against reversed polarity.

Ranger RX

Battery Box 19290

 completewithbatteryforapprox.140ashes

@fullpower.

Multivoltage Quickcharger 19293

 withmulti-socketadapters.

Ranger A/S Extension Cable 11096

 4monlyforRangerSandAashheads.

Ranger Adaptor Cable 11095

 adaptsELstandardashheadstotheRanger

RXpowerpacks.(Mainsmodellinglampand

fanaredeactivated.)

NEW

ELSkyportSystem

Trigger&RemoteSystem

Elinchrom Wireless System

Twoinone.Flashtriggeringandwirelessstudio

remotecontrolofallRXunitfunctions.

Anewminiaturised,verysecurehighspeed

data transmission system providing hand held or

computerwirelessfunctioncontrolofallElinchrom

RXpowerunits.Thereisalsoa“UniversalSet”for

flashsynchronisationwithanyotherflashsystem.

Huge technology advances have allowed the

modulestobeassmallas18-30geachexcept

fortheUniversalReceiver,whichweighs51g

including its re-chargeable battery.

Formultipleflashunitcontrol,thereare8frequency

channelsand4workgroups.

EL-Skyportoffersfourpowerfulwirelessmodules:

TheUniversalReceiveriscompatiblewith

ClassicElinchromunitsandanyotherflash

brand.DeliveredwithEL-standardsynccable

and3.5mmjack,toconnecttootherflash

brands.Theinternal,rechargeableLi-Ionbattery

providesabout30hoursofbatteryoperation.To

maximisebatterylife,theAuto-Standbyfunction

activateswhentheunitisnotusedfor4hours.

The charger can be connected to the mains

whilsttheUniversalReceiverisinoperation.The

statusLEDshowschargeandoperatingmodes.

TheUSBTransceiverRXmodulefitsanyMac™

orWindows™computer.Byinstallingthe

EL-Skyportsoftware,allElinchromRXflashunits

can be controlled. The program automatically

searchesforthe“TransceiverRX”and“Universal

Receiver”modules.

Note:Fullremotecontrolisonlyavailablebyusing

afullRXTransceiversystem.RXflashunitsor

otherflashesusingthe“UniversalReceiver”can

onlyoffersynchronisationandstrobingoptions.

EL-Skyport Receiver Universal 19352

EL-Skyport Transceiver RX 19353

Thismodulecontrolsbasicfunctionsofan

ElinchromRXunittowhichaTransceiverRX

19353isattached.TocontrolallRXfunctions

theUSBTransceiverRX19354andthelatest

ELSkyportsoftwareisrequiredwhichalsooffers

additionalfeaturessuchas“strobing”.

TheTransmittersynchronisesremoteflashunits

wheneachisfittedwitheithera“Universal”(fitting

allflashbrands)ortheTransceiverRX(fittingStyle

RX,DigitalRXandRangerRXunits).TheRX

Transceiver also provides control over the power

andmodellinglampofallElinchromRXflash

units,directlyfromtheSkyportTransmitter.

ThismodulefitsonlyElinchromRXunits,using

theintegratedmultipleinterfacefortriggering

andfortheremotecomputeroperatingoption.

Nointernalbatteryisrequired,justplugintoaStyle

RX,DigitalRXorRangerRXflashunit(Please

remembertodoublecheckthe“Group”and

“ChannelFrequency”settings)andtheTransceiver

RXisreadytouse.Tocontrolflashpower,model-

linglampon/offandflashsynchronisation,requires

onlytheTransmitter.TocontrolallRXfunctions,

thelatestEL-SkyportsoftwareandtheUSBRX

moduleisrequired.TheEL-Skyportsoftwarealso

offersadditionalfeatures,suchastheprogramma-

ble“FlashDelay”,Flash-Counterandothercontrol

featureswillbeaddedasfuturesoftwareupgrades.

EL-SkyportTransmitter 19351

EL-SkyportUSB Transceiver RX 19354

Features

 •+/-ButtonstochangeflashpowersettingsofRXunitsandtoswitch

 Modellinglampon/off,withoutusingacomputer.

 •Studiooperatingareaisabout50mand120moutdoors.

 •IncludesHot-shoewithsyncsocket.

 •Testbuttonformanualflashtrigger.

 •Interferencefreeoperationwith40Bitsecurity.

 •Switchtoselect8frequencychannels---forexamplebetween

 separateworkingareas.

 •Switchtoselect4Workgroups---adjustingandsynchronising

individual units or groups

 •ThelonglifeLithiumbatteryprovides50000flashesorapproximately

3-6monthslifetime.

 •The“All”switchcontrolsallunitsinWorkgroup1-4.

 •Themoveableantennaoptimisesreceptionandworkingdistance.

Features

 •Groupandfrequencychannelsettings.

 •WhenusedwiththeEL-Skyportwirelesssoftware,thismoduleis

recognisedasaflashunitandacceptsbothtriggeringand“Flash-

Delay”settings---forexamplewheresequencedflashmaybe

requiredandsomeotherEL-Skyportfeatures.

 •TheLi-Ionbatteryrechargesinapprox.3hours.

 •TheLEDindicateschargeandoperatingmodes.

NEW

TransceiverRX

RangerRX DigitalRX StyleRX autresunités

Transmitter

TransceiverRX

USBRX

RangerRX DigitalRX StyleRX autresunités

UniversalReceiver

EL-Skyport Universal Trigger Set 19360

19351 1 Transmitter,batteryandsparebatterydrawer

19352 1 Universalreceiverincludingcharger

11120 1 Synccable20cm,2.5mmJack/CameraX-socket

11122 1 Synccable40cm,3.5mm/3.5mmJack

11123 1 Synccable40cm,3.5mmJack/ELStandardSyncsocket

11125 1 SyncAdapter6.3–3.5mm

EL-Skyport RX Trigger Set 19362

19351 1 Transmitter,batteryandsparebatterydrawer

19353 2 TransceiverRX

11120 1 Synccable20cm,2.5mmJack/CameraX-socket

Note:RangerRXrequiretheremoteadapter19374

EL-Skyport Computer Remote / Trigger Set 19361

19351 1 Transmitter,batteryandsparebatterydrawer

19353 2 TransceiverRX

19354 1 USBTransceiverRX

11120 1 Synccable20cm,2.5mmJack/CameraX-socket

11121 1 USBextensioncable

DownloadfreeEL-SkyportsoftwareforMac™orWindows™.

www.elinchrom.com

TheHandRemoteControl

enormouslyincreasestheflexibility

ofall“RX”flashunits.Optional

remotecablesin1.2to19.2m,

the integrated highly sensitive

photocellandthe3.5mmsync

sockethelpstocontrolandtrigger

anyRXflashunitatlongdistances.

Thisitemoperatesallfunctionsof

Style300RX,600RXand

1200RX.

TheRXpowerpackrangeDigital

RX1200/2400andthenew

RangerRXbatterypowered

system accepts the same Hand

Remoteandoperatesalmostall

functions.

(Slow charge and the head A or

Bselectionforpowerpacksis

notavailable.OnlythePC/Mac

Softwarecanoperateallpower

packfunctions).

HandRemote

Control

RX Hand Remote Control

Set 19342

Hand Remote 19340

Remote Cable 1.2 m 11100

 ForStyleRX,DigitalRX,for

RangerRXadaptercable11110

is required.

Ranger RX Hand Remote

Set 19343

Hand Remote 19340

Ranger RX Remote Kabel 1.6 m

11106

Sync Cables

Sync Cord 3.5 jack, 2 m 11084

Sync Cord 3.5 jack, 5 m 11088

ELSkyportSoftware

EL-Skyport and Hand

Remote Extension

Cables

RXseriesexceptRanger

Remote cable 1.2 m 11100

Remote cable 2.4 m 11101

Remote cable 4.8 m 11102

Remote cable 9.6 m 11103

Remote cable 19.2 m 11104

Ranger RX Remote Cable

ForEL-Skyport&HandRemote

Remote cable 1.6 m 11106

Remote cable 3.2 m 11107

Remote cable 6.4 m 11108

Ranger RX Adapter cable

20 cm 11110

EL- Skyport Software Version 2.0.1

ThesecondreleaseoftheEL-Skyportsoftwareincludesexciting

featuresforphotographerswhoareoptimisingtheirdigitalworkflowby

usingMac™orWindows™operatingsystems.Themodern,digital

studiomanagementsoftwareoperateswirelesslyupto64RXflashunits.

What you need to make it work:

•ElinchromRXcompacts,mainspowerpacksorbatterypowerpacks

with the included computerinterface.

•EL-SkyportTransceiverRXmoduleforeachRXunit

•ELSkyportUSBTransceiverRXforthecomputer

•ELSkyportsoftwareforMac™orWindows™operatingsystemsand

ofcourseacomputer.

The program shows all RX unit settings:

•Flashpowersettingin1/10f-stoporinindividuallysettablesteps

•Modellinglampsettingin1/10f-stop,proportional,freeandoff

•Photocellon/off

•Readychargebeepon/off

•FlashheadsocketselectionA/B(onlyactivatedwithDigitalRX

powerpacks)

•Standby

Additional Features:

•AutomaticRXunitdetectionandaddressing.AssoonastheRXunit

is switched on and connectedwiththeEL-SkyportTransceiver,the

softwaresearchesforRXunits.

•Flashcounterandon/offcounter;thesoftwarereadsoutonlineRX

flashunitinformation.ThisdataisstoredintheRXMicrocontroller

andisnotresettable.Thisisusefulinformationfor“Rental,Service

andSecond-User.”

•IndividualsettableFlash-Delayforstrobingeffects.

•Storefunctionforstudiolightingsetupsincludingreflector,

accessory and unit settings. By recallingthesettings,theRXunit

automatically applies stored parameters.

•Includes“Test”featureforEL-Skyportmodules.

•Individualsettingof“Preferences”.

More screenshots and and actual

informationareavailableat:

www.elinchrom.com.

Downloadandupgradefree

EL-Skyportsoftware.

NEW

SpecialEffectLights

Spot on @ Elinca

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.

Spot - Accessory Type

UsablewithanyElinchrom/Prolincahead.

Minispot - Accessory Type

26420

A basic hard edged spot. Supplied

completewithgobo/lterholderand

onesetofgobo’s,variousshapesand

spots.FitstoanyventilatedElinchrom

ashhead.

Incl. listed accessories:

Set of 5 gobos ø 52.5mm 26418

Filter holder 26422

Lens 26423

Zoom Spot 18°- 36° 26481

The new accessory spot accepts all

 ElinchromandProlincaheads.Highquality

lensesforsizeandsharpnesscontrol.

 Completewithfourintegralmasking“blades”.

 Tosimplifymaintenance,thelensesareeasily

accessibleforcleaning.

Zoom Spot Accessory Set 26484

 Goboholder,10gobos,2frontmasks,lter

holder,setof10assortedlters.Theultimate

“ZoomSet”.

Ringﬂash 3000 20494

TheRF3000isdedicatedtoElinchrompower

packsdischarginguptoamaximumof3000

wsperexposure.Toretaineaseofhandling,

theunithasasingle5mpowercable,which

reducesweighttoapproximately1.9kg.The

universalcameraadapterwithfulladjustments

enablesany35mmormediumformatcamera

tobeconvenientlyfitted.TheRingflashisa

unique light source ensuring totally shadow less

butconcentratedilluminationforhighcontrast

orhighkeylighting.Verypopularlightsourcefor

fashion,beauty,industrialandmuchadvertising

photography.Tomodifythelightcharacteristic

intoasemidiffuselightsource,replacethepro-

tectionglassfilterwiththemattglassdiffuser

code402.013.TousetheRF3000withRanger

RXtheRangeradaptercable11095isrequired.

RF Ranger RX 1500 20493

TheRingflashRangerRX1500iscompatible

theRangerRXbatterypacksystemandope-

rateseverywhere,aflexiblesolutionforcreative

imagers.

WhyRingflash…?

Lightweight-only1.9kg.Useitfreehand,with

it’s integrated ergonomic handgrip.

Actionfreezing-the4-polespeedflashtube

freezesactionwitha1/2600sflashduration.

Themulticamerafittingcombinedwiththe100

mminternaldiameteracceptsawiderangeof

cameras and lenses.

Glass-Diffuser RF 402.013

Tomodifythelightcharacteristicintoasemi

diffuselightsource,replacetheprotectionglass

filterwiththemattglassdiffusercode402.013.

Fibre Optic Kit

Kit with two glass ﬁbre cables 26430

Kit with one glass ﬁbre cable 26431

The“captor”holdsuptothreecables,one

metrelongand10mmdiameterformaximum

lighttransmission.Correctlycolourbalanced,

theyareindispensableformostsmallobject-

photographyanddynamiselargersubjectsby

highlighting or throwing long isolated shadows.

FitstoanyventilatedElinchromflashhead.

Fibre Optic Kit 126431

Incl. listed accessories:

Fibre cable adapter 26433

Accessory/ﬁlter-holder 26434

Focussing tube 26435

Lens hood 26436

Adapter f. duct extension 26437

Set of 10 ﬁlters 26438

Quick coupling device 31150

Metal base plate 31153

Articulated arm 31161

Fibre duct holder 31162

Mini holder for accessories 31163

Carrying base 33208

Fibre duct 50163

Fibre Optic Kit 226430

Additional to Kit 1:

Accessory/ﬁlter holder26434

Focussing tube26435

Lens hood26436

Articulated arm31161

Fibre cable holder31162

Fibre cable 50163

ScanLite 300, 650, 1000

Continuous Light

ScanLite

HalogenScanLitesareanexcellentchoicefor

lowcostdigitalphotography,videoandmany

other imaging requirements. Essentially they

areflashheadswithoutfullelectronics,they

havethesamelownoisefanandthehuge

rangeofElinchromaccessories.

Availableassingleunitsofthreedifferent

powers,twoheadandthreeheadsetsare

offeredwithincludedselectionoflampsand

fusestoallowvariedpowercombinations.

ScanLite To Go 2 Head Set20657

230V

20996 1 ScanLite300W

incl.glassdome,lamp

20997 1 ScanLite650W

incl.glassdome,lamp

26143 2 Reector16cm

23005 1 Halogen650W

23052 1 Halogen1000W+19037.PC

33209 1 Elinchromblackcase

Note: Replace fuse when used with other

halogen lamp wattage

Stand Set A (Optional)

30160 1 2Stands88-235cm,

1 carrying bag

ScanLite To Go 3 Head Set 20658

230V

20996 1 ScanLite300W

incl.glassdome,lamp

20997 1 ScanLite650W

incl.glassdome,lamp

20994 1 ScanLite1000W

incl.glassdome,lamp

26143 3 Reector16cm

23005 1 Halogen650W

23052 1 Halogen1000W

33209 1 Elinchromblackcase

Note: Replace fuse when used with other

halogen lamp wattage

Stand Set B (Optional)

30161 1 3Stands88-235cm,

1 carrying bag

Halogen ScanLite

230V

20996 ScanLite300Wincl.glassdome,

lamp

20997 ScanLite650Wincl.glassdome,

lamp

20994 ScanLite1000Wincl.glassdome,

lamp

Halogen ScanLite 1000

110V

20993 ScanLite1000Wincl.glassdome,

lamp

23053 Halogen1000W

ScanLite To Go

HousedinthestylishElinchrom33209case,

theymakeanelegantoutfitwheninuse. 

The approximate stand sets and carrying

bag are listed separately as requested by the

ownersofflashsystemswhowishtopurchase

thelampheads.Ifthestandumbrellasetsare

required,theyarepricedverycompetitively.

Why ScanLite?

• Asymmetricaldistributionbyusing150W,

300W,650W&1000WHalogenlampswith

Pyrexdome.

• Lownoisecoolingfanandoverheat 

protection (thermal cut out).

• Hugerangeofaccessories;reflectors,

umbrellasandsoftboxes.

• Reflectorbayonetwithbreechlockingring,

acceptsElinchromaccessoriessince1974.

Alowpricedprofessionallightingsystemideal

fordigitalimagingofsmallportableproducts.

Suppliedasheadsetsaloneforusersalready

equippedwithstandsorasacomplete“Ready

toGo”kit.

Why MiniLite?

• Robustlightweightmetalhousing.

ClassicElinchrom!

• Lownoisefancoolingandilluminatedon/off

switch!

• Multi-purposereflector,fordirectorindirect

lighting!

• Detachablemainscable!

• AcceptsallProlincaandElinchrom

accessories!

MiniLite Set 20651

230V

20990 1 MiniLite incl. cable

23018 1 Halolux250W/E27

23002 1 Lamp100W/E27

26144 1 Reector18cm

MiniLite Kit 20653

230V

20990 2 MiniLite incl. cable

23018 2 Halolux250W/E27

23002 2 Lamp100W/E27

26144 2 Reector18cm

Stand / Umbrella Set To Go20564

Optional(notinculedintheMiniLiteKit&Set)

30101 2 Stand85–235cm

26351 1 Umbrellatranslucent83cm

26350 1 Umbrellasilver83cm

33220 1 Elinchrom Carrying bag

MiniLite To Go, Set & Kit

These are super economy units using

amodifiedElinchromflashheadfortungsten

(Halostar) imaging. The Set is a single system

without stand. The Kit is a double set without

stands. A stand set with carrying bag is

available at a promotional price and any

Elinchrom accessory may be used to create an

almostunlimitedrangeofeffects.

MiniLite

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 they remain the best units in their

class.

WhatcontinuestomaketheElinchromunits

uniquearethesetsofdeflectors–gold,silver

andtranslucentthatenablethesoftness/hard-

nessandcolourtobemodified;fittingcentrally

overtheflashtubeatyourchosendistance.

Foldingdownlikeanumbrella,theyareeasily

transported,orjustkeptcleanintheirincluded

carrying bag.

RotaluxSpeedringwithimprovedmecha-

nicsandextremelylightweight,only263g.

ImprovedfinishoftheRotaluxreflectortissue

withgreypiping.Betterlightefficiency.

RotaluxSoftbox

NewDesign!!

Rotalux 70 x 70 cm

Depth:32cm

26178

Rotalux 100 x 100 cm

Depth:42cm

26179

Rotalux ∅100 cm

Depth:35cm

(octagonal)

26183

Rotalux ∅135 cm

Depth:42cm

(octagonal)

26184

Rotalux

∅100 cm

Depth:65cm

(DeepOcta)

26185

Rotalux 35 x 90 cm

Depth:25cm

26180

Rotalux optional

diffuser

15 x 90 cm

26268

Rotalux 50 x 130 cm

Depth:42cm

26181

Rotalux optional

diffuser

15 x 130 cm

26269

Rotalux optional

diffuser

25 x 130 cm

26270

Rotaluxfoldslike

anumbrellasfor

transportation

360°rotatingsystem

forallRotaluxsoftboxes

Deflectortranslucent,

optional26305

Delfectorgold,optional

Setgold/silver26303

Delfectorsilver,optional

Setgold/silver26303

Carrying bags see page 22

NEW

IndirectSoftlites

The Beauty Light

Recta, Strip, Octa, Quadra

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flashhead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.

itisoftenreferredtoas“TheBeautyLight”.

Thisexceptionalsoftnessofthelighthassold

manyofthousandsofunits,adaptedtoother

flashsystemswhichdonothaveequivalent

light sources.

Note: most of the Beauty shots in this

catalogue are created with this light source!

Illuminationtableseepage31.

EL Strip 33 x 175 cm

26160/360°rotatingsystem

incl. Carrying bag

EL Recta 72 x 175 cm

26154/360°rotatingsystem

incl. Carrying bag

EL Quadra 145 x 145 cm

26156/360°rotatingsystem

incl. Carrying bag

EL Octa 190 cm

26158/360°rotatingsystem

incl. Carrying bag

Bayonet Reﬂector

Support Set 22061

 Thisusefulsetoffourbayonet

adapter rings accepts any

Elinchromreectorsince1974.

 Mountedonfreestudiowall,

reectorsandsoftboxesare

safelystored.Whitesoftbox

diffuserswillsayThankYou!

Background Reﬂector

26165

Deliversanovalpoolofevenly 

distributedlightforbackground

andstilllife.32x21cm;360°

rotating

Reﬂector 16 cm 90° 26143

Givesawideevencoverage,

excellentforcopywork,single

source or groups.

Varistar Reﬂector

24 cm 90°26164

Widecoveragewithcentral

”hotspot”.

High Performance

Reﬂector 26 cm 48° 26137

Abright,highperformance

reflector.Idealforgeneralsports

applications.

Protective Hood 26124

Forallheadsandcompacts

Awiderangeofsuperbly,designed

accessories,completelycom-

patible with the entire Elinchrom

andProlincastudioflashsystem.

Eachreflectorisdesignedtodoa

differentjob.Decidehowyouwant

thelightingtolooklikeandthere

willbeareflectorwithpreciselythe

rightprofile.Endlesslightingpossi-

bilitiesguaranteed!

Standard Reﬂector 21 cm

50° 26141

Thisuniversalreflectorcombinesa

highoutputwithagoodspreadof

light.Nowwithinternalrecessfor

pushinhighefficiencygrids.

Grid Set 21 Basic 26049

Reﬂector 21 cm 50° 26141

30° Grid 26052

20° Grid 26053

Grid Set 21 Complete

26051

Reﬂector 21 cm 50° 26141

30° Grid 26052

20° Grid 26053

12° Grid 26054

8° Grid 26055

Compact Reﬂector 21cm

65° 26140

Amedium,towideanglereflector.

Wellsuitedforcolourgellinglarge

areas.

Barndoor Set 21 26037

Light shaper carrier 26034

Barndoors 26 x 16 cm

26006/2x

Barndoors 21 x 15 cm

26009/2x

Barndoor Set 21

Professional26039

Light shaper carrier 26034

including

Trapezium,varioussizes

Barndoors 26 x 16 cm/2x

Barndoors 20 x 15 cm/2x

Barndoors 20 x 15 cm/4x

Rectangularsize

Barndoors 21 x 15 cm

26009 /2x

G.P. Grid Reﬂector

18 cm 60° 26144

Ageneralpurposereflectorfor

travel and 18 cm grids

Grid Set 18 Complete

26135

Reﬂector 18 cm 60° 26144

30° Grid 26100

20° Grid 26101

12° Grid 26102

Gel holder 26132

Maxi Lite Reﬂector

40 cm 43° 26147

Idealforsunlighteffectsthrough

windows,createshardandbrilliant

highlights.

Maxi Spot Reﬂector

40 cm 29° 26149

The same shape as the Maxi

LiteReflector,butproducedwith

brilliant,glossyreflectionmaterial

forveryhighefficiency,throws

light even over longest distances.

Anarrowpowerfulbeamcreates

deep,sharpshadows.

Barndoor Set 26 26040

Lightshaper carrier 26035

Rectangularsize

Barndoors 26x16 cm

26006/4x

 TrapeziumSize

Barndoors 26x16 cm/2x

Accessoires

Reectors&Grids

Accessoires

Reectors&Umbrellas

Deﬂector Set gold / silver

11.2 cm26303

Deﬂector Set gold / silver

16.5 cm26304

Deﬂector translucent

14 cm26305

The Softlite Reﬂectors

44 and 70 cm

Idealreflectorsforsoftanddiffused

lightusedinconjunctionwith

eitherthegold,silverortranslucent

deflectordish,colourandsoftness

canbemodified.

Softlite Reﬂector 44 cm 55°

26166,silver,  

incl.DeectorSet26303

Softlite Reﬂector 44 cm 80°

 26168white,  

incl.DeectorSet26303

Softlite Reﬂector 70 cm 64°

26167silver,  

incl.DeectorSet26304

Softlite Reﬂector 70 cm 82°

26169white,  

incl.DeectorSet26304

Snoot 26061

 Atraditionalaccessory,designed

togiveanapprox.15°controlled

spotoflight,withahardshadow

effect.ComeswithaSnootGrid.

Snoot Grid Set 3 26427

 Gridsofvarioushoneycomb

sizesdeliverasharplydened

concentratedlightsourceof

exceptional quality. The grid is

aneasyretrot,withclipstogrip

theinteriorofthesnoot.

Note:TheGridnecessarily

restrictsventilationoftheSnoot.

Pleasemonitorheatlevelatall

times. High wattage tungsten

lamps or high power multi-

ashingareliabletocause

overheating.

Umbrellas

VariStar 85 & 105

Themultitalentedumbrellafor

inandoutofstudiouse.Easy

toerect,lightweightandfitsinto

most Elinchrom carrying bags. The

umbrella comes with protective

bagandtheVariStarSetincludes

one26164VariStarReflector24

cm.Idealforindustrial,portraits

and groups.

VariStariseveninlightdistribution

due to its central positioning over

reflectorandflashtube.

Professional umbrellas

White 85 cm 26372

Translucent 85 cm 26371

Silver 105 cm 26361

Translucent 105 cm 26374

White 105 cm 26375

Gold 105 cm 26377

Gold/silver 105 cm 26378

EL-Daylight Blue 105 cm 26380

Converts Tungsten-Halogen

light3200°intoDaylight5500°Kelvin

Budget umbrellas

Translucent 83 cm 26351

Silver 83 cm 26350

VariStar Umbrella 85 cm

 incl.protectionbag26383

VariStar Umbrella 105 cm

 incl.protectionbag26384

VariStar Set 105 26385

VariStar 105 cm, incl.

protectionbag,26384

VariStar Reﬂector 24 cm

26164

VariStar Set 85 26386

VariStar 85 cm,incl.protection

bag26383

VariStar Reﬂector 24 cm

26164

ElinchromandProlincaaretheonly

systems with the central umbrella

fitting,whichisessentialwhen

reflectorsorRotaluxsoftboxes

areusedwithDeflectorSets.

Accessories,whichcaneliminate,

softenandtonesharpshadow

edges.VeryefficientwithRotalux

softboxes.

Sac souple 33197

Pour2xStyleFX,BX,RX300/600et

Compacts Classic.

Stands by Elinca

Accessories

PolyStand

31045

EL Stand

30101

Length min. 150cm 85cm

Length max. 335cm 235cm

Diameter 33x21cm 8 cm

Boom 154cm

Max. load approx. 6kg 5kg

Weightinkg 5.5 1.45

Elinchrom Set Case 33209

Newmodernlookwithergonomiccarrying

handleandlockingsystem.Carriesandpro-

tectsthreecompactflashesStyle300,600,

1200orElinchromflashheads.  

63.5x46x20.5cm,4.75kg

EL-Power Pack Case 33215

ForallDigitalRXpacks,allRangerRXmodels

and1-2flashheads.

Pro Basic Set 20767

Sync cord 11075

Reﬂector 16 cm 26143

Reﬂector 18 cm 26144

Umbrella translucent 85 cm 26371

Umbrella white 85 cm 26372

Elinchrom Case 33209

Carrying bag 33220

Stand / Umbrella Sets

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.

Stand Set A 30160

Stand 85–235 cm30101/2x

Elinchrom Carrying bag 33220

Stand Set B 30161

Stand 85–235 cm 30101/3x

Elinchrom Carrying bag 33220

Stand / Umbrella Set To Go 20564

Stand 85–235 cm30101/2x

Umbrella translucent 83 cm26351

Umbrella silver 83 cm26350

Elinchrom Carrying bag33220

Stand / Umbrella Set To Go 20536

Stand 85–235 cm 30101/2x

Umbrella translucent 85 cm26371

Umbrella white 85 cm26372

Elinchrom Carrying bag33220

PolyStand 31045

WiththePolyStanduniqueslidingcolumnand

adjustablepermanentlymountedboomahead

oraccessorycanbeplacedupto335cm,or

aslowas5cmfromfloorlevel.Foldsflatfor

travelling.

Carrying Bags

Carrying bag 33218

 Forstands&umbrellas68cm

Carrying bag 33220

 Forstands&umbrellasupto87cm

Carrying bag 33221

 ForOcta,Quadra,Recta&Strip

Carrying bag 33222

 Forstands&umbrellasupto110cm

Carrying bag 33223

 ForRotalux26178,26180,26183

Carrying bag 33224

 ForRotalux26179,26181,26184

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Elinchrom 300RX User manual

Brand: Elinchrom

Model: 300RX

Category: Camera flashes

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