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Elinchrom EL10232.1 ELB 500 TTL Unit (No Battery)

★★★★★4.4 (4 reviews)
8 Lbs

Portable 500Ws flash pack with High Speed Sync up to 1/8000s, active charging, and dual independent outlets.

$1,329.95*
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated:Jul 14, 2026.Price and availability are subject to change.

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Overview

The Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL is a portable flash power pack built for photographers who need reliable, high-output lighting beyond the studio. Delivering 500 watt-seconds of power, it fires up to 400 full-power flashes on a single battery charge with a 2-second recycle time at maximum output, keeping pace with fast-moving portrait, editorial, and event shoots. Its standout capability is High Speed Sync at shutter speeds up to 1/8000th of a second, which allows photographers to overpower ambient light and shoot with wide apertures even in bright outdoor conditions—a critical advantage for on-location work.

The pack features two fully independent flash outlets with 7 stops of asymmetric power control, giving photographers precise ratio adjustments between connected heads without additional accessories. Active Charging lets the unit run on AC power while simultaneously recharging the battery, making transitions between location and studio seamless. The EL10232.1 is the pack unit only—Elinchrom's Li-Ion battery and compatible flash heads must be purchased separately or as part of the ELB 500 TTL To Go or Dual To Go kits. Despite the modular purchasing approach, this design allows photographers to scale their lighting system incrementally and pair the pack with the specific heads that suit their work.

Key Features

500ws pack delivering 400 full power flashes on a single charge and has a fast recycling time of 2 seconds at max power. All in a package that weighs just 8 Lbs including the battery and flash head (sold separately).

Required Li-Ion Battery and Flash Heads sold separately or are availbe in kits, see listings for the Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL To Go Kit (EL10309.1) or Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL Dual To Go Kit (EL10310.1) for details

Sync speeds of up to 1/8000ths of a second with compatible equipment

Plug into AC power and charge the battery while shooting with Active Charging

Full Asymmetry over two fully independent outlets with a 7 stop range

Specifications

Power Output
500 Ws
Recycle Time
2 seconds at full power
Flashes Per Charge
~400 at full power
High Speed Sync
Up to 1/8000s
Outlets
2 fully independent
Power Range
7-stop asymmetry
Active Charging
Yes (shoot while charging on AC)
Battery
Li-Ion (sold separately)
Flash Heads
Sold separately
Weight
~8 lbs (with battery and head)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 500Ws of power in a lightweight portable pack suitable for both studio and location work
  • High Speed Sync up to 1/8000s enables wide-aperture flash photography in bright conditions
  • Two fully independent outlets with 7-stop asymmetry give precise control over multi-head lighting ratios
  • Active Charging lets you shoot on AC power while recharging the battery without interruption
  • Fast 2-second recycle time at maximum power keeps pace with rapid shooting workflows

👎 Cons

  • Battery and flash heads are sold separately, significantly increasing the total cost to get started
  • At 500Ws the pack may lack sufficient power for large-scale commercial setups requiring higher output
  • The unit weighs approximately 8 lbs with battery and head, which adds up when combined with other location gear
  • TTL compatibility is limited to specific camera systems that support Elinchrom's wireless triggering protocol

Frequently Asked Questions

No, the EL10232.1 is the pack unit only. The Li-Ion battery and flash heads are sold separately or available in Elinchrom's To Go Kit bundles.
The pack delivers approximately 400 full-power flashes per charge from the separately purchased Li-Ion battery.
Active Charging allows you to plug the ELB 500 TTL into AC power and continue shooting while the battery charges simultaneously, so you never have to pause a session to recharge.
Yes, the ELB 500 TTL offers full asymmetry over its two independent outlets with a 7-stop range, letting you set different power levels for each connected head.
With compatible camera systems, the ELB 500 TTL supports High Speed Sync at shutter speeds up to 1/8000th of a second.

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