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Elinchrom 20960.1 Five Monolight Kit with Active Charging
Elinchrom 20960.1 Five Monolight Kit with Active Charging
Elinchrom 20960.1 Five Monolight Kit with Active Charging
Elinchrom 20960.1 Five Monolight Kit with Active Charging
Elinchrom 20960.1 Five Monolight Kit with Active Charging
Elinchrom 20960.1 Five Monolight Kit with Active Charging
Elinchrom

Elinchrom 20960.1 Five Monolight Kit with Active Charging

USB-C

Battery-powered monolight with active charging, 450 full-power flashes, and smart cooling for uninterrupted studio or location shoots.

$2,476.95*
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Overview

The Elinchrom FIVE (Model 20960.1) is a battery-powered monolight engineered for photographers who need the flexibility to shoot anywhere without sacrificing power or reliability. Its standout feature is active charging — plug the FIVE into any power source and keep shooting without waiting for the battery to reach a minimum threshold. This effectively turns it into a hybrid strobe that functions as both a portable and a mains-powered unit, making it equally at home on location and in the studio.

The detachable high-capacity Li-Ion battery delivers up to 450 full-power flashes on a single charge, and the USB-C charge port means you can top off from a portable power bank, laptop charger, or wall outlet without carrying proprietary accessories. The Smart Pro-Active Cooling system monitors your shooting rhythm and preemptively manages heat, allowing sustained full-power firing at 1.6-second intervals without thermal throttling. Built-in Bluetooth connectivity lets you control power output and settings directly from the Elinchrom Studio App, streamlining multi-light setups and reducing trips back to the light stand.

Key Features

Active Charging: Connect the Elinchrom FIVE to a power source and continue shooting while charging regardless of the battery’s power level.

Detachable High Capacity Li-Ion Battery Enables up to 450 full-power flashes on a single charge.

USB-C Charge Port Charge the Elinchrom FIVE from any USB-C source without proprietary spare batteries or chargers.

Tough and Reliable: The FIVE is designed like a workhorse. Optimised cooling and electronics allows photographers to shoot at full power every 1.6 seconds without batting an eye.

Smart Pro-Active Cooling: The Elinchrom FIVE learns your shooting style and adapts its cooling cycle around it. Built-in Bluetooth Adjust settings and control via the Elinchrom Studio App without the need for the Elinchrom Bridge.

Specifications

Brand
Elinchrom
Model
20960.1
Type
Battery-Powered Monolight
Active Charging
Yes — shoot while charging
Battery
Detachable High Capacity Li-Ion
Flashes per Charge
Up to 450 (full power)
Charge Port
USB-C
Recycle Time
1.6 seconds at full power
Cooling
Smart Pro-Active Cooling
Wireless Control
Built-in Bluetooth (Elinchrom Studio App)

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the active charging feature lets you connect to a power source and continue shooting regardless of the battery's current charge level.
The detachable Li-Ion battery delivers up to 450 full-power flashes per charge.
No, the Elinchrom FIVE charges via a standard USB-C port, so you can use any USB-C power source.
The FIVE can fire at full power every 1.6 seconds thanks to its optimized cooling and electronics.
Yes, built-in Bluetooth allows you to adjust settings and control the light through the Elinchrom Studio App without needing the Elinchrom Bridge.

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