Complete control, made easy
Built on the proven foundation of the Transmitter Pro, the Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X refines what matters most to professional photographers: clarity, control, and predictable results. More than a trigger, the Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X is the control centre of your lighting workflow – designed for photographers who demand speed, precision, and confidence when working with complex lighting setups.
Visual Feedback & Two-Way Control
Thanks to Elinchrom’s two-way communication system, you receive feedback from each connected flash unit. Adjust power levels and without leaving your shooting position – whether in the studio or on location.
Go beyond your camera's X-sync
Sync any compatible Elinchrom flash unit at up to 1/8000s. Manage them as a group or individually. Make the most of the ODS setting to customize your Hi-Sync or HSS timing in any conditions and achieve flawless results. Compatible with Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm.
Reliable Range
With a working range of up to 200 metres (656 ft) outdoors and 60 metres (196 ft) indoors, the Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X delivers dependable performance even in demanding environments.
A Connected Plarform
Built on a next-generation hardware platform, the Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X is designed to support capabilities within the Elinchrom ecosystem. Integrated Bluetooth connectivity and firmware updates via USB-C ensure long-term relevance as the system evolves.
A remote built for speed, clarity, and confidence
The Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X is here.
Modern Colour Touch Screen
The Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X is seamlessly integrated into the color-coded interface developed by Elinchrom. Each flash group is clearly displayed on both the transmitter’s screen and on each compatibe flash such as Elinchrom ONE, Elinchrom THREE, Elinchrom FIVE, and ELC 500, where a bright LED indicator ensures immediate readability and intuitive navigation.
Power settings, color-coded groups, and modeling light controls are presented cleary and logically, giving you full control over your entire lighting setup – directly from the camera. No guesswork. No menu diving. Just clear, actionable information when it matters most.
Refined Ergonomics
The Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X is designed for intuitive and efficient handling. Improved unit and group selection, along with responsive navigation, make adjustments faster and more precise.
The display shows flash groups using the same colour coding as Elinchrom’s latest flash units – a unique feature that makes setup fast and intuitive.
Every interaction is designed to reduce friction and increase confidence.
HSS, Hi-Sync & TTL
High Speed Sync and Hi-Sync enable shutter speeds of up to 1/8000 second, depending on camera and flash combination. Freeze motion, control ambient light, or work with wide apertures in bright conditions.
With TTL, your camera communicates directly with Elinchrom studio flashes and automatically adjusts flash output to ensure correct exposure from the very first shot. Ideal for fast-paced and demanding environments such as weddings, events, and reportage photography.
After the first exposure, settings can easily be fine-tuned or locked and switched to manual control for full creative freedom.
Get set for your next adventure.
Brand versions
Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X for Canon
EL-19381 - Built on the proven foundation of the Transmitter Pro, the Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X for Canon refines what matters most to professional photographers: clarity, control, and predictable results.
Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X for Nikon
EL-19382 - Built on the proven foundation of the Transmitter Pro, the Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X for Nikon refines what matters most to professional photographers: clarity, control, and predictable results.
Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X for Sony
EL-19383 - Built on the proven foundation of the Transmitter Pro, the Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X for Sony refines what matters most to professional photographers: clarity, control, and predictable results.
Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X for Fujifilm
EL-19384 - Built on the proven foundation of the Transmitter Pro, the Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X for Fujifilm refines what matters most to professional photographers: clarity, control, and predictable results.
Overview
Distance range
Up to 200 m
Groups
4
Technology
TTL, HSS, Hi-Sync
Channels
20
Transmitter Pro X |
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| Length |
57 mm |
| Width |
91 mm |
| Height |
71 mm |
Weight with AA batteries |
0.140 kg |
Weight empty |
0.092 kg |
| Material |
High quality plastic with matte surface |
| Skyport type |
Elinchrom Transmitter Pro X |
| Skyport distance range | 200 m |
| HSS / TTL / Hi-Sync | Automatically at sync speeds above the normal x-sync |
| Available for |
Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fujifilm |
Downloads
Transmitter Pro – Quick Start Guide – FW 3.0
Quick Start Guide for the Elinchrom Transmitter Pro (Firmware 3.0) – 01.2019
Transmitter Pro – User Manual – FW 3.0
User manual for the Elinchrom Transmitter Pro (Firmware 3.0) – 05.2019
Elinchrom Updater v2.40 (macOS)
Elinchrom firmware updater for Elinchrom devices.
Elinchrom Updater v2.40 (Windows)
Elinchrom firmware updater for Elinchrom devices.
To run the software, please follow these instructions:
1. Right-click on the .zip file you downloaded and extract it to a folder of your choice (e.g., Desktop).
2. Go to the newly extracted folder (in this case, Elinchrom Updater 2.40) and double click on the .exe file Elinchrom Updater.exe (the one with the Elinchrom logo as an icon.
Compatibility
FAQ
Transmitter Pro
What are the differences between all the Elinchrom remotes?
You’ll find three types of remotes inside our range; two transmitters and one receiver.
- The Transmitter Plus is a universal transmitter compatible with most brands and cameras with a classic hot-shoe.
- The Transmitter Pro is a transmitter offering a display and additional functions such as HSS or TTL but is only compatible with brands, cameras, and units listed on this page.
- The Receiver Plus is a receiver for older Elinchrom units without a build-in receiver or other flash brand units and Speedlights.
What is ODS?
ODS means Over Drive Sync in Hi-Sync mode.
It enables to fine-tune the Transmitter Pro trigger signal to optimize exposure at high shutter speeds while gaining more light.
The ODS Setup offers adjustment from 0.1 to 5.0 ms or can be switched off.
The ODS value will vary depending on the camera and the flash unit used, and must be adjusted manually.
Transmitter Pro and unit compatibility
A list of compatible cameras and flash units with the Transmitter Pro is available here.
www.elinchrom.com/support/compatibility/
Unit is not displayed on the Transmitter Pro
Units equipped with a plug-in Transceiver RX are limited in remote features.
These units can however be triggered and controlled (but with no visual feedback) by the Transmitter Pro.
For more information about compatibility, please check this page.
Transmitter Pro firmware update
The firmware of the Transmitter Pro can be updated via the mini USB socket.
Please download the Elinchrom Updater software.
Use a Transmitter Pro for Canon on a Nikon camera and reverse
Yes, you can use it but in manual mode only.
Only the hot-shoe middle contact is available to trigger Elinchrom flash units.
You can use a Canon Transmitter Pro on a Nikon camera or a Nikon Transmitter Pro on a Canon in manual mode.
You can still control power and see the unit displayed on the Transmitter.
Keep in mind HS, HSS and ODS features are not available and will not have any effect.
Blue and green light
The blue light in the back of the Transmitter Pro is the TTL communication with the camera.
The green light in the front of the Transmitter Pro is the EL-Skyport communication between the transmitter and the Elinchrom flash unit.
Speed Mode and Transmitter Pro
If you apply sync mode settings (ELSP) to the Transmitter, you need to apply the same settings to the flash unit (same as changes in the frequency channel or group settings).
We recommend using the unit and transmitter always in Normal Sync mode, you gain maximum distance range and only use the HS function for faster shutter speeds, up to 1/8000s.
ELSP mode
The Skyport Transmitter system has 2 operating modes that offer different shooting functionalities.
NORMAL Sync Mode
Green LED – 200 m (656’) working range – Synchro is limited to X-Sync.
SPEED Sync Mode
Red LED – 100 m (328’) working range – Synchro is limited to X-Sync but enables faster shutter speeds only on digital medium format cameras.
To use shutter speeds of up to 1/8000s, the HS / Hi-Sync mode must be activated on the Transmitter Pro when used in both Normal and Speed mode.
How to setup Hi-Sync/HSS ?
Hi-Sync or HSS mode is detected automatically.
Enabling the Hi-Sync/HSS feature is very simple but different for each camera.
However, some cameras need a specific setup to be able to engage Hi-Sync or HSS.
How to setup hi-sync / hss mode.
HS and HSS in the same setup
Yes, TTL Elinchrom units integrated into an existing Elinchrom setup with Hi-Sync and HSS altogether work seamlessly.
Elinchrom’s HSS compared with Elinchrom’s Hi-Sync
The ELB 400 with a Quadra HS head and the ELB 500 TTL with an ELB 500 head are so very similar from power output. Whether one is more powerful than the other now depends upon the individual camera.
HSS offers the advantage of less exposure banding and no gradient in the exposure than HS.
Transmitter Pro and Skyport Plus HS? What is the difference?
There is no difference; both names refer to the same product.
Skyport Plus HS is the Transmitter Pro‘s previous name and is no longer used.
Starting from firmware 2.1, bringing TTL compatibility with compatible units, the Skyport Plus HS became Transmitter Pro.
Impossible to go higher than 1/200s shutter speed
Hi-Sync or HSS mode is detected automatically with compatible units.
However, some cameras need a specific setup to be able to engage Hi-Sync or HSS:
How to setup hi-sync / hss mode.
- Always check if you have the latest firmware installed.
- If you use higher shutter speeds 1/400s and more, you should see a little “HS” symbol in the upper bar of the Transmitter Pro; this indicates that hi-sync is active.
- Try different shutter speeds.
- A decent grading over the image is unavoidable; this is the relation between camera chip size and the flash duration of the unit.
- Try to use lower flash power settings. Hi-Sync requires a longer flash duration.
- On the Transmitter Pro, you find the ODS settings. Try to play with this setting to shift the exposure window to the best possible sync result.
What unit is TTL compatible?
The Elinchrom ONE/THREE/FIVE, the ELB 500 TTL, and the ELC 125/500 are compatible with TTL along with the Transmitter Pro.
For more information, please check the compatibility chart.
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