The Elinchrom BRX 500 Monolight is packed with professional and convenience features you'd expect from a company of Elinchrom's caliber. Forget about tripping over PC cords. Although this head accepts one, it also has a built-in EL-Skyport Receiver with eight frequency channels that can handle four distinct groups of flashes. The optional transmitter not only allows you to trigger your flash at distances up to 393' but gives you control of power, on/off, modeling light functions and Speed Sync activation. Free software for Mac and PC computers is available with the transmitter, adding additional features such as Flash-Delay for strobing effects. Add an optional USB Wi-Fi module for computer control. You can even use specially designed apps that allow full remote control via your for iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.

The BRX 500 offers very fast recycling rates of 0.34- 1.45 seconds @ 115V with action-stopping flash durations of 1/1,558 sec. The auto-sensing, multi-voltage BRX 500 recognizes any AC power source from 90-260VAC, allowing you to use it anywhere in the world. Note: The head ships with a 115V modeling lamp. Swap it out for use in a nominal 230V environment.

The Facts
Built-in EL-Skyport receiver for triggering
8 Frequency channels with 4 groups
EL-Skyport Speed Sync mode for synchronization up to a 1/320 sec. on enabled SLR cameras
Pre-flash detector system to enable the use of BRX with speedlights
Visual Flash Confirmation option. The modeling lamp comes on to confirm the flash has been triggered
Proportional, maximum, minimum and independent adjustment of the modeling lamp
Variable f-stop steps: 1/1, 5/10, 4/10, 3/10, 2/10 or 1/10 steps are available
Programmable ready beep function
Power Auto-dump
Automatic temperature controlled ventilation
Action flashtube for sharper images
Multi-voltage auto-detection: 90-260VAC (excluding modeling lamp)
5V sync socket for maximum protection of digital cameras
High impact resistant body shell
Accessory bayonet allowing the complete range of light modifiers
Rubberized handgrip with built-in fuse storage
Enhancements
Take full control of your units settings with the EL-Skyport App for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch via the optional Wi-Fi module
Additional features such as Flash-Delay for strobing effects are available with the EL-Skyport Software
Firmware update option
Improved electronics for better performance