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EL SKYPORT TRANSMITTER PLUS HS

VERSIONS

The ELSP Transmitter Plus HS is available for the following cameras
• Canon
• Nikon
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FEATURES

• Large graphic control display.
• Display Illumination in green or red (green for Normal Sync Mode, red for Speed Sync Mode).
• Fast access buttons and rotating wheel for easy control.
• Secure Hot-Shoe connection with bayonet locking system.
• Standard 2 AA Batteries (accepts rechargeable batteries).
• 2.5mm jack trigger output.
• Firmware update with integrated Mini USB socket.
• 40 Remote channels.
• 20 frequency channels* in Normal Sync mode.
• 20 frequency channels* in Speed Sync mode.
• 4 Groups and ALL .
• EL-Skyport Sync Modes.
• Normal Sync Mode (maximum distance range).
• Speed Sync Mode (faster shutter speed particularly when HS is activated,
but reduced distance range).
• Sync Modes***.
• Standard (using the middle contact of the Hot-Shoe).
• HS **** (Sync up to 1/8000s, controlled automatically).
• ODS (manual Over-Drive-Sync) fine tune the timing of HS for maximum power and even exposure.
• Second curtain sync mode****.
• AF Light integrated***.
• Auto MOD *** to control the modelling light of Elinchrom flash units for focusing.
• Shutter Mode***** (the half pressed shutter release controls the modelling lamp).
• DOF Mode (the camera "DOF" (Depth Of Focus) button controls the modelling lamp).
• REMOTE Control** with automatic feedback from Elinchrom flash units.
• EL – flash units can be controlled "All" together, in "Groups" or "Single" units.
• Flash power up & down.
• Modelling lamp on/off or intensity up & down.
• Sleep mode and Auto OFF mode programmable.
• RESET to standard settings.
* For all the latest Elinchrom flash units with 20 frequency channels, and compatible with earlier models.
** For all Elinchrom flash units with built-in EL-Skyport Receiver and Transceiver.
*** Extended features for Canon and Nikon cameras with TTL Hot-shoe
(Limited features for Nikon, see below).
**** These features are not supported by Nikon, but can be activated in the camera menu.
***** Not supported by Nikon.
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

Press the battery compartment cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow to open the battery cover
(See Picture 1).
Insert the batteries. Make sure the "+" and "-" battery contacts are correctly oriented (See Picture 2).
(Note: Please use 2 pieces of AA alkaline batteries or AA type NIMH batteries).
Press cover against Transmitter and slide it back into the locked position.
Press and slide
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BATTERIES

• 2x AA batteries are used for the Transmitter.
• Installing the batteries improperly will not damage the Transmitter.
• Non-rechargeable (dry cell) AA batteries like zinc–carbon, Alkaline types or rechargeable batteries in the
AA size such as nickel-cadmium (NiCd) or nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) can be used.
• Do not mix battery types.
• Do not use Lithium AA batteries in this transmitter.
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