Elinchrom ONE | Off Camera Flash Kit

Always be ready when inspiration strikes with the supremely compact and lightweight Elinchrom ONE. With only 1.5 kg, the ONE merges 131Ws of capacity with features including an integrated Li-ion battery, USB-C Active Charging, TTL, HSS, and a streamlined touch interface into a low profile housing. A portable, rugged and dependable off-camera flash equipped for your next adventure. Wherever that will be.

Super compact - Only 1.5 kg
725 flashes at max power
TTL/HSS
Active Charging via USB-C
Touchscreen
LED for video - Adjustable color temperature
Bluetooth and WLAN
Elinchrom App for iOS and Android
Elinchrom Studio Software for computer


Digital Camera World review of Elinchrom ONE - Five Stars

Digital Camera World is the world's fastest-growing photography website. In a review, they give the Elinchrom ONE the maximum rating "Five Stars".
"The Elinchrom One is a powerful, portable, versatile monolight that delivers fantastic performance in a tiny footprint."
"And you can keep on shooting when the battery is dry, by plugging in a USB source – either via mains power or a USB power bank, which is an absolute godsend when working on location (and isn't possible on the Profoto or Godox)."
"It has a beautiful and intuitive touch menu system..."
"The Elinchrom One is a fantastic flash unit for freezing motion, overpowering the sun with high speed sync, shooting products and portraits in studio or events and lifestyle on location. "
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Video Elinchrom ONE

Keep a low profile
Add the versatility of an off-camera flash with light shaping capabilities to any kit while maintaining a minimal footprint with the Elinchrom ONE. Similar in size and weight (1.5kg) to a 70-200mm lens, the ONE is ready to travel with you anywhere and everywhere.

Brave the elements
The Elinchrom ONE utilizes a sealed Li-ion battery for maximum portability and enhanced protection from the elements while on location. Plus, you are not tied to proprietary spare batteries or chargers with the ability to charge from any USB-C source.

Never lose momentum
Capable of producing 725 full-power flashes on a single charge, the Elinchrom ONE is ready for longer shoots. Additionally, with Active Charging, the ONE can be connected to a power source and continue shooting while charging regardless of the battery’s power level, keeping your workflow uninterrupted.
Shape your story
Shaping light is at the heart of every great photo you create. Designed around an unconcealed flash tube for optimal light spread, the Elinchrom ONE ensures you experience the beautiful light quality Elinchrom is known for.

Your choice of light modifiers
Engineered to use the newly developed Elinchrom OCF modifier mount, the Elinchrom ONE is also natively compatible with most Profoto? OCF light shapers, greatly expanding your selection of available light shaping tools. The included Elinchrom OCF to Bayonet Adapter enables quick mounting to speedrings and reflectors using the traditional Elinchrom bayonet.

Do more with less
Engineered for peak efficiency, the Elinchrom ONE utilizes its 131 Ws of capacity to generate a light output usually seen in 200+ Ws units. At 1 meter and 100 ISO, the ONE can achieve F-11.9, with the Diffusion Dome attached, and when combined with the HP Reflector, the achievable F-Stop climbs to F-45.2.

Navigate swiftly
With a touchscreen interface and a newly designed menu structure, experience a streamlined access to the ONE’s settings to ensure you never miss a chance to capture the moment.

Supreme portability
Weighing only 1.5kg (3.3 lbs) and similar in size than a 70-200mm lens, the ONE is ready to travel with you anywhere and everywhere.

Integrated Li-Ion battery
Enables up to 725 full-power flashes on a single charge and enhanced protection from the elements while on location.

USB-C charge port
Charge the Elinchrom ONE from any USB-C source without proprietary spare batteries or chargers.

Active Charging
Connect the Elinchrom ONE to a power source and continue shooting while charging regardless of the battery’s power level.

Elinchrom OCF modifier mount
Natively compatible with Profoto OCF and the traditional Elinchrom bayonet mount via an included adapter.

Touch screen interface
Clever and streamlined interface designed to provide the most efficient user experience and quick set up times.

Powerful bicolor LED modeling lamp
Adjustable color temperature of 2700 to 6500 with an output of 3000 Lumens and a CRI 95.

Fast recycle times and precise color accuracy
The ONE recycles in 0.9 seconds at full power and maintains a +/- 150K color temperature over the entire power range.

Sync up to 1/8000s with HSS
Freeze motion, overpower ambient light and darken backgrounds.

TTL with Manual Lock
Enables a quick switch from TTL to manual without losing exposure settings.

Smart Pro-Active Cooling
The Elinchrom ONE learns your shooting style and adapts its cooling cycle around it.

Removable tilt-head
The two-way metal tilt-head with 7-8 mm umbrella mount detaches, making the Elinchrom ONE ergonomic for hand-holding.



In the box
Elinchrom ONE
Elinchrom OCF Adapter
Elinchrom OCF Diffusion Dome
Elinchrom 65W USB-C Wall Charger
Elinchrom USB-C Cable 1.8 m
Elinchrom ONE Case

Specifications Elinchrom OFF Camera Flash
SpecificationsElinchrom ONEElinchrom THREE
Energy 131 Ws 261 Ws
F-Stop (1m, 100 ISO, HP Reflector 26 cm, max power) f/45.2 f/64.3
F-Stop (1m, 100 ISO, OCF Diffusion Dome, max power) f/11.9 f/22
Power range (F-Stop) 5 f-stop 6 f-stop
Power range (Ws/J) 7-131 Ws 7-261 Ws
Power range display 0.1-4.3 (Elinchrom scale) / 5.8-10 (10 scale) 0.1-5.3 (Elinchrom scale) / 4.8-10 (10 scale)
Power increments in Manual / TTL mode 0.1 F-Stop / 0.3 F-Stop 0.1 F-Stop / 0.3 F-Stop
Flash duration t0.1 min/max power (Standard mode) 1/1530 - 1/155 sec 1/1550 - 1/255 sec
Flash duration t0.1 min/max power (Action mode) 1/7000 - 1/625 sec 1/8500 - 1/440 sec
Recycling time min/max power
0.06 / 0.9 sec 0.08 / 1.2 sec
Flash mode Manual / TTL / HSS (with Transmitter Pro) Manual / TTL / HSS (with Transmitter Pro)
Action mode Faster flash duration over the power range Faster flash duration over the power range
TTL Function Yes, with Transmitter Pro Yes, with Transmitter Pro
HSS Function Yes, with Transmitter Pro Yes, with Transmitter Pro
Flash colour temperature at max power
5900 K (Action) / 5600 K (HSS)
5900 K (Action) / 5600 K (HSS)
Flash colour stability over the power range (all modes) ? 150 K ? 150 K
Power stability ? 0.5% ? 0.5%
Beam Angle (degrees)
160? 160?
Auto power dumping Adjusts power settings automatically in real time Adjusts power settings automatically in real time
Fan cooled Smart proactive cooling Smart proactive cooling
Input USB-C USB-C
IP Class IP20 IP20
Flash Tube EL-24091 EL-24091
Battery

Battery Li-Ion - Built-in - 41.04Wh Li-Ion - Built-in - 41.04Wh
Battery capacity min/max power (LED lamp OFF) 9700 / 725 11250 / 525
Battery capacity min/max power (LED lamp ON 100%) 9000 / 420
Battery charge status On the display if ON and side logo if OFF On the display if ON and side logo if OFF
Charging time (with 65W USB-C Wall Charger)
60 m (80%) – 80 m (100%) / Fast charge (unit ON)
80 m (80%) – 100 m (100%) / Slow charge (unit OFF)

60 m (80%) – 100 m (100%) / Fast charge (unit ON)
80 m (80%) – 135 m (100%) / Slow charge (unit OFF)

Charging time (with 18W 20000 mAh Power Bank)
USB-C sources need to be able to deliver at least 25W for fast charge to be activated
80 m (80%) – 135 m (100%) / Fast charge (unit ON)
105 m (80%) – 180 m (100%) / Slow charge (unit OFF) 80 m (80%) – 135 m (100%) / Fast charge (unit ON)
105 m (80%) – 180 m (100%) / Slow charge (unit OFF)
LED

LED modeling lamp modes ON/OFF, free, proportional, VFC ON/OFF, free, proportional, VFC
LED modeling lamp power 20W / equivalent to 120W / 3000 lm / CRI 95 20W / equivalent to 120W / 3000 lm / CRI 95
LED modeling lamp color temperature Presets from 2700 K to 6500 K Presets from 2700 K to 6500 K
LED run time (LED only, min/max power) 10 hours / 90 minutes 10 hours / 90 minutes
Radio

Skyport (built-in) 20 frequency channels, 4 Groups 20 frequency channels, 4 Groups
Skyport distance range (Transmitter Pro, manual mode) Indoor: up to 60 m / Outdoor: up to 200 m Indoor: up to 60 m / Outdoor: up to 200 m
Bluetooth? (built-in) Version 4.2 / Compatible Studio Software Win, Mac, iOS, Android Version 4.2 / Compatible Studio Software Win, Mac, iOS, Android
Skyport Frequency 2404~2478MHz 2404~2478MHz
Bluetooth? Frequency 2402~2480MHz 2402~2480MHz
WLAN 2412~2472MHz 2412~2472MHz
Size

Umbrella fitting (on tilt head) 7-8 mm 7-8 mm
Dimensions with Diffusion Dome and tilt head 25.3 x 16.5 x 10.5 cm 23.3 x 16.5 x 10.5 cm
Dimensions without Diffusion Dome and tilt head 24.5 x 10 x 10 cm 22.5 x 10 x 10 cm
Weight (with/without tilt head) 1.5 kg / 1.3 kg 1.65 kg / 1.45 kg



Product FAQ
Can I control ONE and THREE via smartphone or computer?
Yes. Elinchrom ONE & THREE has built-in Bluetooth and you can control ONE & THREE with Elinchrom Studio Software and/or the iOS App/Android App. In addition, ONE & THREE have a built-in Skyport Bridge so they communicate automatically with older Elinchrom flashes that can also be controlled via smartphone and computer.

What is Active Charging?
Active Charge is a function that allows you to charge the flash's battery while you are shooting. The connection on ONE & THREE is USB-C, which makes it possible to use a USB-C power adapter or power bank to charge the built-in battery while the device is being used.

How can I disable the touch screen?
To lock the touchscreen on the ONE & THREE, press the ON button while turning on the device for 9 seconds. The lock symbol indicates that the touchscreen is locked, to unlock, turn the device OFF and ON again.

Can ONE and THREE be used as video lighting?
It is perfect to use the built-in LED light on ONE & THREE as lighting for film and video production. The light quality is very high, which means that colors and skin tones are reproduced correctly. In addition, the LED light can be adjusted in brightness and the color temperature can be adjusted in fixed steps from 2700K to 6500K. The brightness of the LED light is approx. 3000 Lumen and corresponds to a halogen lamp of approx. 120W

ViWhich light shapers are suitable for ONE and THREE?
ONE and THREE have an OCF mount for light shapers as standard, which gives access to a large range of light shapers from different manufacturers. In addition, an adapter for Elinchrom bayonet is always included when you buy ONE & THREE, which means that the entire Elinchrom range of light shapers fits.

Can you change the built-in battery on the ONE & THREE?
Yes, at our service the battery can be replaced but this type of question is mostly asked by prospective owners of ONE & THREE, very rarely by users as battery capacity and battery life is first class on Elinchrom products. The built-in battery has a very high capacity, which combined with advanced control of battery charging gives a very long battery life. The combination of built-in battery with high capacity and Active Charging via USB-C connection gives ONE & THREE unique performance. Tip! Always charge the battery after shooting. A completely discharged Li-Ion battery can be damaged if it is left for a long time without maintenance charging.


Elinchrom are a Swiss studio lighting manufacture famed for their consistent innovation and being at the forefront of both portable and studio photographic lighting equipment. Since the start in 1962 Elinchrom have continued to develop and innovate flash lighting, groundbreaking products. Elinchrom studio and portable lighting solutions a