What’s your next adventure?
At Elinchrom, adventure is in our nature.
We explore the unknown.
We pursue your wildest dreams. We enable you to capture life’s greatest moments by creating the world’s most portable and durable lighting gear.
Since 1962, we have been pushing the boundaries to bring innovative lighting solutions to visual creators.
Your imagination is our inspiration.
Your exploration is our motivation.
Your challenge is our next adventure.
Share the beauty from your perspective with Elinchrom.
What’s your next adventure?
Over half a century of lighting innovation
Since 1962, Elinchrom has been producing the world’s most portable and durable lighting gear to offer adventurous photographers maximum freedom and control.
1960 – 1970
"Life is an epic Adventure"
Gerry Demieville, ‘The Adventurer’ & founder of Elinchrom
"Life is an epic Adventure"
Gerry Demieville, ‘The Adventurer’ & founder of Elinchrom
1962
Gerry Demieville founds Elinchrom
After setting up an electrical business in Venezuela, Gerry Demieville returns to Switzerland to create the flash manufacturing company Elinca (now Elinchrom).
1964
Introduction of the P1: the first portable flash unit
Elinchrom introduces its first portable flash unit at the renowned photography exhibition Photokina in Cologne, Germany. The P1 weighs 16 kg and delivers 600 Ws.
1968
A new pack with new flash heads
Elinchrom develops P1s, even lighter than the P1, with small flash heads for precise, focussed lighting results
1970
The Quanta powerpack changes the game
Elinchrom invents a new easy-to-carry powerpack with 1000 Ws of stored energy.
1970 - 1980
Go for the next generation
Go for the next generation
1971
The Cadet 500 replaces the P1
Offering extremely fast recycling times, the new Cadet 500 offers flash photographers unprecedented freedom to explore.
1975
Launch of the Dia-Duplicator & Photo Repro Bench
Elinchrom innovates with the Dia-Duplicator & Photo Repro Bench, enabling photographers to copy unreplaceable images.
1978
Elinchrom empowers a new generation
Elinchrom introduces a series of 3 new power-packs as well as new generation lamp heads to enhance the creative possibilities of adventurous photographers.
1980 - 1990
A change at the helm and game-changing innovations
A change at the helm and game-changing innovations
1983
Introduction of the first radio-controlled trigger system
Elinchrom introduces the first radio-controlled triggering system and unleashes the creative energy of photographers.
1985
Elinchrom enters a new era
Malcolm D. Whittle, Elinchrom’s leading distributor succeeds Gerry Demieville after his death and drives the company into exciting new territory.
1986
The N°1 name in portability
Elinchrom releases the compact EL 50 (500 WS) and the EL 101 Rapid, a new lightweight, and superfast powerpack.
1990 - 2000
Exploring new territory for creativity
Exploring new territory for creativity
1990
Elinchrom goes asymmetric
Elinchrom develops Asymmetrical power packs to offer photographers precision lighting control.
1998
Lighter, stronger, and more affordable
Elinchrom pushes the boundaries with a third range of lightweight power packs: the Chic 1 (1200Ws) and Chic 2 (2400Ws) and affordable lamp heads.
2000 - 2010
More freedom, more control
More freedom, more control
2002
Launch of the first battery-operated flash unit
Strong and robust, Elinchrom’s Ranger RX battery pack was built like a tank, providing outdoor photographers with the perfect setup.
2005
Introduction of the wireless EL-Skyport
For the first time, the EL-Skyport wireless radio remote system enables photographers to control the power settings of their Elinchrom units without any cables.
2006
Launch of the D-Lite range for entry-level
To rise to the challenges of entry-level photographers, Elinchrom launches a new range of compacts: the unbeatable D-Lite range.
2008
A new invitation for semi-professional photographers
Elinchrom opens doors for up & coming talent with the launch of the BXRi 250/500 units.
2009
Getting ahead with the Ranger Quadra Battery Pack
Elinchrom leads the way with the launch of the Ranger Quadra Battery Pack, the smallest and most portable high-power flash unit on the marketplace.
2010 - Present
The next big Adventure
The next big Adventure
2012
50 years of lighting innovation
On the 26th January 2012, Elinchrom celebrates its 50th anniversary and all the adventures to come.
2013
Chris Whittle becomes CEO of Elinchrom
Elinchrom owner Malcolm D Whittle passes away on December 30th and his son Chris Whittle becomes CEO.
2014
Power & Speed
Elinchrom introduces the ELC Pro HD compact range and brings unrivaled power and recycling times to photographers in the studio.
2016
Unprecedented Control
Elinchrom launches the EL-Skyport Transmitter Hi-Sync (Elinchrom Pro Transmitter). Its Hi-Sync technology allows photographers to take control of all shutter speeds up to 1/8000s.
2017
The world’s most advanced battery-powered unit
The ELB 1200 succeeds the Ranger RX and is quickly adopted by the most demanding outdoor photographers. Elinchrom partners with Red Bull Photography to celebrate sports photography at its highest level.
2018
First TTL enabled unit
Elinchrom builds on its heritage and know-how in battery packs and speeds up photographers’ workflow with the ELB 500 TTL.
2019
Next Generation Elinchrom: Simon Whittle takes the Reigns
After five years of dedication and innovation, Chris Whittle hands over the business to his younger brother Simon. He brings a fresh open mind to rise to the challenges of the market. A whole new universe of exciting lighting adventures are in the pipeline.
2021
What’s your next adventure?
Elinchrom introduces their first off-camera flash unit, the Elinchrom ONE along with the launch of a brand new website. With this new move, Elinchrom wants to give all adventurous photographers, wherever their level and wherever they are in the world, easy access to Elinchrom’s expert guidance and top-quality lighting gear.
Watch this space for your next adventure.
