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Elinchrom EL 19358 Skyport RX Speed Trigger Set

★★★★★3.5 (2 reviews)

Take Control of Your Studio Lighting Wirelessly The Elinchrom EL 19358 Skyport RX Speed Trigger Set provides reliable wireless control of your studio lighting. With a transmitter and receiver, this system allows you to adjust power output and modeling lights from your camera position, streamlini...

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Overview

Take Control of Your Studio Lighting Wirelessly

The Elinchrom EL 19358 Skyport RX Speed Trigger Set provides reliable wireless control of your studio lighting. With a transmitter and receiver, this system allows you to adjust power output and modeling lights from your camera position, streamlining your workflow and enhancing your creativity.

  • Shooting distance indoors 198ft, outdoors 474ft. approximate.
  • Compatible with Elinchrom RX series equipment.
  • Transmitter offers 4 workgroups with eight channels each.
  • Transmitter hot shoe adds an extra contact bar to help eliminate misfires.
  • Transmitter offers a 20% increase in shooting distance from the original Skyport units.
  • High sync speed is capable with this offering speeds of up to 1/280.
  • Skyport Receiver’s internal, rechargeable Li-Ion battery provides approximately 30 hours of operation.

Key Features

New ergonomic design

LED indicator lights

Increased range

Up to 1/280 sync speed

Auto Power off

Specifications

Brand
Elinchrom
Model
EL 19358 Skyport RX Speed Trigger Set
Design
New ergonomic
Indicators
LED indicator lights
Max Sync Speed
Up to 1/280
Features
Increased range, Auto Power off

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features a new ergonomic design, potentially enhancing comfort and ease of handling during use.
  • Equipped with LED indicator lights, providing clear visual feedback on the device's status.
  • Offers increased range, allowing for greater flexibility in studio or on-location lighting setups.
  • Supports a fast sync speed of up to 1/280, beneficial for freezing action and working with ambient light.
  • Includes an auto power off function, helping to conserve battery life when not in active use.
  • Designed by Elinchrom, a brand known for professional studio lighting equipment.

👎 Cons

  • Specific details regarding the nature of the "new ergonomic design" are not provided, making it difficult to assess its practical benefits.
  • The exact range for wireless communication is not specified, so "increased range" is relative without a baseline.
  • As a speed trigger set, it is specific to triggering Elinchrom RX-series studio lights and may not be universally compatible.
  • The product description does not specify the power source (e.g., batteries) or the expected battery life before the auto power off engages.
  • The sync speed of 1/280 might be less than what some photographers require for high-speed sync (HSS) with certain camera systems.
  • The set does not mention if it includes a receiver, which is typically necessary for triggering studio strobes from a camera.

Frequently Asked Questions

This trigger set supports a sync speed of up to 1/280, which is beneficial for managing ambient light and motion.
Yes, it includes an auto power off function designed to help conserve battery life when the device is idle.
The new ergonomic design aims to improve comfort and ease of handling, though specific design elements are not detailed.
Yes, the Elinchrom Skyport RX Speed Trigger Set is equipped with LED indicator lights to provide visual feedback.
This trigger set is specifically named "Skyport RX," suggesting it is designed for compatibility with Elinchrom RX-series studio lights.

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