Elinchrom ELB 400 Action To Go Kit, Includes Quadra Action Head, Quadra Grid Reflector 18cm, EL-Skyport Transmitter Plus

This set includes the new Transmitter Plus which offers simplicity, durability and reliability with the range now extended up to 200 m (656'). Choose the Quadra Action head set when flash duration is crucial and you want to freeze your subject's motion within the limits of the camera flash sync (X-sync) speed. The new ProTec Location bag safely carries the ELB 400 and accessories and it can be can customized and reconfigured to fit the equipment.

The ELB 400 is the most complete and portable flash system. Specifically designed for photographers who like to travel light but packing enough power to overpower the sun. The best flash duration is at full power where you need it when you are out on a sunny location. The built-in EL-Skyport system enables seamless synchronization between your camera and the ELB 400. The OLED display features a rich and quick access to all features.

1 Light Battery Pack
• 424 Ws in the palm of your hand, for only 2 kg
• Fast recycling time, 1.6 seconds at full power
• Lifetime battery, 350 flashes at full power

Control Display
• OLED display
• Intuitive control
• Next generation built-in EL-Skyport

Action Head
The Action head offers the fastest flash duration of the three flash heads. At full power on an ELB 400, these heads offers a t0.5 flash duration of 1/2800th second. That fast flash duration can stop motion quite effectively when shooting at the standard flash sync of 1/200th second. If you are shooting in low light and want to drag the shutter, i.e. use a slow shutter speed like 1/15th second, but also want to stop the motion of a moving subject, then the Action flash head is the one you want. Keep in mind that this head is not recommended for use with Hi-Sync.

Below, you can see an example of this type of image, where the shutter speed was set to 1/20th second and the aperture was set to f/5.6. The fast flash duration froze the mountain biker at the top of his jump. But, as you can see, there is some ambient light bleeding through as well - this is the motion blur of the subject represented by the dark shading in front of him. The subject is sharp, stopped by the fast flash duration, but the subject's shadow was tracked by the longer 1/20th second shutter speed. When shooting this type of image the motion blur is always going to be there no matter how fast your flash duration is. Whether or not the motion blur is in front or behind the subject is a matter of how the flash was synced, either using front curtain sync (standard sync) or rear curtain sync (a.k.a. 2nd Curtain Sync for Canon shooters).

Note that if you used a flash head with a slow flash duration, like the Pro head, which has a flash duration of 1/1200th second at full power, then the cyclist would not be sharp because the flash duration was not fast enough to stop his motion. Another situation where the Action head shines is when shooting with medium-format cameras, which can sync with flash at up to 1/1.600th second with no games. For this to work well, a fast flash duration is required. In fact, a flash duration that is shorter than the shutter speed being used is required. So this means that you need a flash duration faster than 1/1600th sec. and this is where the Action head comes in handy. When shooting with a Hasselblad H5D, which can sync up to 1/800th second, the Action head is very useful.

EL-Skyport Plus
A strong and robust design which enables photographers to simply trigger and adjust flash power at up to 200 m (656 feet) away. Optimize reception using the swivel function and it is powered by AA batteries. This new generation of EL-Skyport Plus provides photographers with an extra range for triggering and remote power control on all actual Elinchrom units from up to 200 m (656 feet) away. The EL-Skyport Transmitter Plus is designed with a swivel function that enables rotation to optimize reception. Its strong and robust mechanics makes it more durable than ever. In addition, the EL-Skyport Transmitter Plus works with AA batteries, available everywhere.

• Trigger reliably and adjust flash power up to 200 m (656 feet) away
• Optimized reception with rotating swivel function
• 4 Groups and ALL selection
• 16 different channels available (8 in normal mode and 8 in speed mode)
• Quick increase or decrease of the flash power per group
• Runs on AA batteries
• Metal hotshoe connector with screw lock
• 2.5 mm sync socket
• Normal and Speed sync mode (for leaf shutter cameras) More info here
• All functionalities can be easily adjusted
• Durable with robust mechanics
• Ergonomic Swiss design

Location Bag
This case is an ideal fit to portable flash solutions such as the ELB 400 or previous Quadra series. Supplied with rain protective cover, adjustable and comfortable shoulder strap, 4 vertical and 4 horizontal dividers for exibility and 4 velcro straps to securely attach tripods or umbrellas.