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Elinchrom EL19371 Skyport Transmitter Plus HS Flash Transmitter
Elinchrom EL19371 Skyport Transmitter Plus HS Flash Transmitter
Elinchrom EL19371 Skyport Transmitter Plus HS Flash Transmitter
Elinchrom EL19371 Skyport Transmitter Plus HS Flash Transmitter
Elinchrom EL19371 Skyport Transmitter Plus HS Flash Transmitter
Elinchrom EL19371 Skyport Transmitter Plus HS Flash Transmitter
Elinchrom

Elinchrom EL19371 Skyport Transmitter Plus HS Flash Transmitter

★★★★★4.3 (90 reviews)

Freeze motion at 1/8000s in full sun or command a bank of Elinchrom heads from 200 meters out — this transmitter puts Hi-Sync and full remote control in your hot shoe.

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Overview

The Elinchrom Skyport Transmitter Plus HS is built for photographers who use light as a primary creative tool — not just a fill source. Its defining capability is Hi-Sync, which enables shutter speeds up to 1/8000s with compatible Elinchrom flash heads. That number translates directly into creative control: shooting a portrait with a 135mm lens at f/1.8 in harsh afternoon light, using a battery strobe to overpower the sun and separate your subject from a washed-out background. For location portrait, fashion, and commercial photographers who work in uncontrolled ambient conditions, this transmitter changes what's possible in a single shot. The separate Normal and Speed Sync channel banks — 20 channels each, 40 total — ensure you can move between sync modes without reconfiguring your channel assignments or encountering interference from nearby systems.

The transmitter's graphic display with green/red backlight (green for Normal, red for Speed Sync mode) gives an immediate visual read on your current operating mode — a small but practical detail when you're moving quickly between setups. The bayonet locking hotshoe is a build quality decision you appreciate in the field when the standard friction-fit of cheaper systems starts to feel insecure. Remote control covers flash power up and down, group addressing, and individual unit targeting, all with automatic feedback confirmation — so you know the Elinchrom head at the back of the set received the command before you fire the next frame. At 200 meters outdoor range, this transmitter gives photographers room to work at genuine location scale.

Key Features

Large graphic control display / Backlight in green or red (green for Normal Sync Mode, red for Speed Sync Mode) / HI-Sync: Enables synchronization up to a 1/8000th

Up to 656ft (200m) Outdoors / Up to 196ft (60m) Indoors / Fast access buttons and rotating wheel for easy control / Secure Hotshoe connection with bayonet locking system

2.5mm trigger jack output / Firmware update with integrated Mini-USB socket40 Remote channels / 20 frequency channels in Normal Sync mode / 20 frequency channels in Speed Sync mode

Normal Sync Mode -> best distance range / Speed Sync Mode -> faster shutter speed on leaf cameras but reduces distance range / AF Light integrated / Auto MOD

REMOTE Control** with automatic feedback from Elinchrom flash units / EL - flash units*** can be controlled “All” together, in “Groups” or “single” units / Flash power up & down

Specifications

Display
Large graphic control with backlight
Backlight Color (Normal Sync)
Green
Backlight Color (Speed Sync)
Red
HI-Sync Synchronization
Up to 1/8000th
Outdoor Range
Up to 656ft (200m)
Indoor Range
Up to 196ft (60m)
Control Interface
Fast access buttons and rotating wheel
Hotshoe Connection
Secure bayonet locking system
Trigger Jack Output
2.5mm
Firmware Update
Integrated Mini-USB socket
Remote Channels
40
Normal Sync Frequency Channels
20
Speed Sync Frequency Channels
20
Special Feature
AF Light integrated
Flash Control
All, Groups, or single units

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Hi-Sync at 1/8000s enables full ambient light control on location — shooting wide open at f/1.4 in direct midday sun with flash fill becomes a reliable creative option, not a workaround.
  • Remote power control with automatic feedback confirmation means you can dial a three-light setup from the camera position without an assistant, dramatically speeding up single-photographer location work.
  • 40 channel separation (20 Normal / 20 Speed Sync) reduces interference risk on crowded sets or workshop environments with multiple Elinchrom users operating simultaneously.
  • Bayonet locking hotshoe connection holds securely under the physical stress of tilting the camera or brushing through a crowd — the transmitter doesn't rock or disengage mid-shoot.
  • 200-meter outdoor range means you can push a monolight deep into a background or up a hillside without signal loss — a genuine benefit for large-scale environmental portraiture or commercial location work.

👎 Cons

  • Speed Sync mode reduces wireless range compared to Normal Sync — on very large locations where you need both extreme distance and HSS simultaneously, you may encounter the edge of the system's capability.
  • Compatibility requires native Elinchrom receivers or EL-Skyport Transceiver RX adapters — this transmitter will not trigger non-Elinchrom flash systems, making it a poor choice for a mixed-brand kit.
  • Firmware updates require a Mini-USB cable connection rather than wireless or USB-C, which is an older interface that may require hunting for the right cable in a go-bag that's migrated to USB-C.
  • The AF-assist light integrated into the transmitter is functional but limited — in very dark environments with longer lenses, it may not reach the subject reliably enough to guarantee focus lock on the first attempt.
  • The rotating wheel and button-based interface, while robust, requires more deliberate operation than touchscreen alternatives — adjusting settings quickly during a fast-moving shoot has a slight learning curve.

Frequently Asked Questions

The transmitter works with BRX, D-Lite RX, ELC Pro HD, and ELB flash head families directly. For older Style RX, Digital RX, and Ranger RX systems, you'll need an EL-Skyport Transceiver RX on the flash side. That distinction matters when building a mixed kit — confirm your specific flash generation before assuming native compatibility.
Normal Sync mode uses all 20 frequency channels and maximizes wireless range — ideal for large outdoor shoots where distance matters more than shutter speed. Speed Sync mode (also 20 channels, separate from Normal) enables Hi-Sync up to 1/8000s but reduces range, since the faster triggering requires a stronger local signal. Switch based on whether ambient light control or distance is your priority.
Yes — the transmitter provides full REMOTE control with automatic feedback from compatible Elinchrom units. You can adjust power up or down, trigger all flashes at once, control by group, or address individual units independently. Changes register on the transmitter's graphic display with confirmation from the flash, so you know the adjustment landed without a test pop.
The 40 total remote channels split into 20 for Normal Sync mode and 20 for Speed Sync mode. Operating on separate channel banks means your Normal and Speed Sync setups won't interfere with each other even if you're working near another photographer on the same system — a practical benefit at large commercial productions or workshop environments.
Speed Sync mode is specifically optimized for leaf shutter cameras, which can sync at their full mechanical shutter range. On a Hasselblad or Phase One with a leaf shutter lens, Speed Sync mode unlocks flash sync at shutter speeds otherwise inaccessible to focal-plane cameras — a meaningful advantage for medium format location work in bright conditions.

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