Elinchrom
Elinchrom EL19366 Skyport Pro Canon Flash Transmitter
★★★★★
Take full two-way command of your Elinchrom lights from the hotshoe — Hi-Sync at 1/8000s lets you kill ambient light and shoot wide open in the brightest conditions.
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Overview
Key Features
New Visual Feedback Interface.The Large LCD display of the Skyport HS features two-way control via a new Visual Feedback Interface that lets you see the exact power of every light in your setup right on the transmitter. Users control each light’s power level and modeling lamp setting directly from the Skyport transmitter, which instantly shows the updated power settings.This provides unsurpassed levels of “two-way communication and control” for every light in your setup right from your camera.
Hi-Sync opens up the world of flash photographyto explore even further.Elinchrom Hi-Sync technology lets you go beyond the X-Sync of your camera. Photographers can simply switch to Hi-Sync mode and access sync speeds up to 1/8000s to freeze motion, overpower the sun, darken backgrounds or use a wider aperture. The new ODS (Over Drive Sync) enables users to fine tune the Skyport plus HS transmitter’s trigger signal to optimize exposure at high shutter speeds while gaining up to 2 more f-stops of light.
Extra distance range.The Skyport HS has 20 frequency channels that can be used for either Normal or Speed mode. The transmitter attaches easily and securely to the hotshoe with its one-touch quick-lock mechanism, and is powered by 2x AA batteries. It also features an integrated AF Illuminator for faster focusing and a mini-USB socket for firmware updates. Users can instantly distinguish what sync mode they are in as the backlit display glows green for normal sync mode, and red for speed sync mode.They can also enjoy a range of up to 656ft (200m) outdoors, and up to 196ft (60m) indoors.
No extra receiver necessary.The new Skyport HS continues the Elinchrom commitment to quality; providing photographers with tools to enhance their shooting experience while also showing how Elinchrom is looking firmly ahead to the future. The Skyport HS represents a seamless extension of the EL-Skyport family since it is also compatible with the three previous generations of flash units (including the EL- Skyport Transceiver RX module for Style RX, Digital RX, and Ranger RX systems, and the integrated EL-Skyport modules for the BRX, D-Lite RX, ELC Pro HD, and ELB series.) The Skyport HS adds synchronization capability and “two-way control” functionality to all Elinchrom lights with EL-Skyport capability.
EL-Skyport Plus HS Features:Large LCD with unique, real-time display of remote flash power settingsEasy access buttons and Digital Dial for fast setup and control20 Channels*, 4 Groups for Normal and Speed Sync ModesHi-Sync, up to 1/8000sec with Canon and Nikon camerasExtended working range up to 656ft (200m)AF Illuminator and sure-lock mounting footUSB port for future-proof upgrades
Specifications
Compatibility
Canon (hotshoe)
Technology
EL-Skyport
Display
Large LCD with real-time two-way feedback
Channels
20
Groups
4
Sync Modes
Normal, Hi-Sync (Speed)
Max Hi-Sync Speed
1/8000s
ODS
Yes (up to +2 f-stops at high sync speeds)
Outdoor Range
Up to 656ft (200m)
Indoor Range
Up to 196ft (60m)
AF Illuminator
Integrated
Mounting
Sure-Lock Hotshoe
Power
2x AA Batteries
Firmware Updates
Mini-USB
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Two-way communication means you see confirmed power levels on the transmitter LCD rather than guessing whether the remote head received the adjustment — critical on busy sets with multiple lights.
- Hi-Sync at 1/8000s opens creative latitude that standard X-sync simply cannot match: wide-open apertures in harsh sun, motion-frozen outdoor portraits, and dramatically darkened ambient backgrounds.
- ODS fine-tuning recovers up to two stops of effective flash output at high sync speeds, which meaningfully extends the usable range of Hi-Sync for fill and key applications outdoors.
- The 200m outdoor range gives editorial and commercial photographers enough distance to place lights where most wireless systems lose signal — particularly useful for environmental portrait and location work.
- The sure-lock hotshoe mechanism clicks firmly and releases cleanly under the pressure of a full-day shoot without the play or accidental detachment of budget trigger designs.
👎 Cons
- Canon-specific firmware means this transmitter is not cross-brand compatible — a mixed Canon/Nikon shooting team needs separate transmitter models for each camera system.
- Four groups is a ceiling that multi-light studio setups can reach quickly; complex eight-to-ten-light architectural or product configurations will require multiple transmitters or careful group planning.
- The AA battery requirement means you're carrying spare cells on location shoots — unlike USB-rechargeable alternatives, there is no onboard charging and a dead transmitter mid-shoot requires battery swaps.
- The transmitter has no built-in modeling lamp control for lights that lack integrated EL-Skyport — useful functionality that depends entirely on the flash unit's generation and module status.
- Indoor range drops to 60m, which is adequate for most studios but can introduce reliability concerns in heavily RF-congested environments like convention centers or densely wired stages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Skyport Plus HS work with Elinchrom lights that don't have integrated EL-Skyport receivers?
Built-in EL-Skyport compatibility is required on the flash side. If your older Elinchrom units use the separate EL-Skyport Transceiver RX module — as found on Style RX, Digital RX, and Ranger RX systems — those are compatible. Lights without any Skyport capability cannot be controlled or triggered by this transmitter; you'd need to add an EL-Skyport RX module where supported.
What's the real-world difference between Normal sync mode and Hi-Sync mode when shooting outdoors?
In Normal sync mode you're limited to your Canon camera's X-sync speed — typically 1/200s — which means a bright midday background will often blow out or you'll need to stop down to manage exposure. Switching to Hi-Sync mode on the transmitter unlocks sync speeds up to 1/8000s, letting you maintain an f/2.8 aperture against full sun, separate your subject from a bright sky, or freeze motion that a slower sync simply cannot stop. The ODS (Over Drive Sync) fine-tuning helps you recover up to two additional stops of flash output at those extreme sync speeds.
How do I adjust individual light power without walking back to each head between shots?
That's exactly what the two-way Visual Feedback Interface is designed for. After pairing your lights, the transmitter's LCD displays the current power level of each unit in real time. Use the Digital Dial and access buttons to adjust power per group directly from the transmitter — changes reflect on the display immediately, confirming the light received the command without a trip to the pack or monolight.
How many lights can be independently controlled, and can lights in the same group be set to different power levels?
The transmitter supports 4 groups across 20 selectable channels. Lights assigned to the same group receive the same power adjustment when you adjust that group — they cannot be independently set within a group. To control two lights at different levels independently, assign them to separate groups.
What Canon bodies is Hi-Sync compatible with, and does it require any in-camera setting changes?
Hi-Sync is compatible with Canon cameras that support electronic first-curtain or mechanical shutter operation — the transmitter communicates timing through the hotshoe. You set the shutter speed on-camera as normal; the Skyport handles the sync pulse timing. No special menu settings are typically required, though shutter speeds above your camera's native X-sync will only expose correctly when the transmitter is set to Hi-Sync/Speed mode.
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