Elinchrom BRX 250/250 Umbrella To Go Set

Revolving around an updated triggering system, the BRX 250/250 Umbrella To Go Kit from Elinchrom is a versatile two-light lit comprising everything needed for basic lighting setups and wireless control. Beyond the two lights and EL-Skyport Plus wireless transmitter, this kit also includes one silver umbrella, one translucent umbrella, a translucent deflector, a pair of light stands and light stand case, and a durable storage bag for the lights and light modifiers.

The BRX 250 is a portable, multi-voltage 250Ws monolight offering variable power control down to 16Ws along with a fast recycle time of 0.27 sec and flash duration of 1/2762 sec at full power for freezing fast-moving subjects. The light is also characterized by its integrated EL-Skyport receiver, which is compatible with the included EL-Skyport Transmitter Plus for wireless remote triggering and power control from up to 656' away. This transmitter allows you to trigger and set flash power for up to four groups, as well as an all groups setting, and 16 different channels, which are split between eight normal channels and eight hi-speed channels. A locking metal accessory shoe connector allows you to secure the transmitter directly to a camera, a top hot shoe and a 2.5mm sync port are available for directly connecting an additional strobe, and a swiveling design helps to improve reception for more direct transmission.

BRX 250 Monolight

The Elinchrom BRX 250 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 8 frequency channels that can handle 4 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 250 offers very fast recycling rates of 0.27- 1.02 seconds @ 115V with action-stopping flash durations as short as 1/2,762 sec. The auto-sensing, multi-voltage BRX 250 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 with a 230V bulb for use in a nominal 230V environment.

Maximum Watt/Seconds 500

Guide Number f/64 @ 3.3' (1.0 m) @ ISO 100, with 48° reflector

Recycle Time 115V: 0.27 sec @ full power, 1.02 sec @ min power

230V: 0.29 sec @ full power, 0.73 sec @ min power

Flash Duration Full power @ t0.5: 1/2,762 sec.

1/2 Power @ t0.5: 1/2,165 sec.

Color Temperature 5,360K

Flash Variability 5.0 f/stops: 1/16 - 1/1 (16 - 250W/s)

User Replaceable Flashtube Yes

Changeable Reflector Yes

Modeling Light Wattage 100W

Voltage Stabilization Yes, +/- 0.5%

Flash Ready Indicator Ready light, Switchable audible beep, dimming while recycling

Operating Voltage 90-260VAC, 50/60Hz

Sync Voltage 5.0VDC

Triggering Sync cord (3.5 mm), optical slave, built-in Skyport receiver

Receiver range: up to 393' (120 m) outdoors, 131' (40 m) indoors

Circuit Protection Fuse

Fan Cooled Yes

Auto Dump Yes

Dimensions 10.24 x 7.5 x 5.5" (26 x 19 x 14 cm)

Weight 4.0 lb (1.85 kg)