Elinchrom THREE vs Profoto B10X: The Ultimate 250ws Battery Powered Monolight Showdown!

In this video, I review the new Elinchrom THREE, a 261 watt-second compact battery-powered flash unit, and compare it directly to the Profoto B10X. If you’re considering Elinchrom vs. Profoto for your studio or on-location photography, this review will help you make an informed decision.

The Elinchrom THREE offers a versatile and portable solution, featuring the power and performance to rival larger units, such as the Profoto B10X. During this video, I’ll share detailed results from several real-world tests, covering battery performance, recycle times, and overall usability. I also conducted multiple photoshoots using both the Elinchrom THREE and the Profoto B10, breaking down the outcomes to compare brightness, flash duration, and color stability—helping you understand which unit might suit your photography needs.

Whether you are shooting with large softboxes or compact modifiers, this in-depth comparison demonstrates the strengths of both flashes, and shows how you can maximize dynamic range, shadow detail, and flexibility in your lighting setups. The Elinchrom THREE fits in modifiers made for the Profoto system, allowing for seamless compatibility across your existing gear, which is a significant advantage for both studio and on-location shoots.

Stay until the end where I share how this comparison has influenced my own approach to lighting and why you might want to rethink how you set up your next photoshoot. This video is perfect for photographers considering an upgrade to their lighting gear, particularly those interested in high-speed sync, TTL, and optimizing flexibility in various lighting scenarios.

Elinchrom THREE One Light Kit
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Elinchrom THREE Two Light Kit
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Profoto B10X
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Key Features of the Elinchrom THREE:
Compact and portable, comparable to a 70-200mm lens in size
525 full-power 261 watt-second flashes on a single charge
Features TTL and HSS for versatile shooting
Rechargeable with any USB-C power source while shooting
1.2-second recycle time, slightly faster than the Profoto B10X

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:13 Form Factor
02:47 Specifications
03:32 Recycle Time
03:50 Batteries
04:25 Modeling Lamp
04:41 Power Range
05:05 Flash Duration
13:01 Brightness Test Results
14:25 Softlighter Test
14:55 Color and Luminance Stability Test
15:21 Conclusions
16:20 Sekonic Light Meters
17:00 Elinchrom App
17:51 - Key Takeaway

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