linchrom’s D-Lite flash
heads and kits have earned
a reputation for excellent
build quality, ease of use
and superb performance. This range-
topping kit includes a pair of 400Ws
flash heads, sturdy stands, a 66cm
square softbox, a 56cm octagonal
softbox, and a translucent deflector
that enables a beauty dish effect.
The included EL-Skyport Transmitter
Plus radio-frequency trigger enables
remote adjustment of flash head
settings at up to 200m.Performance
Elegant and intuitive, the push-button
control panel enables easy adjustment
of power output through a five-stop
range. Output is remarkably consistent
on a shot-to-shot basis, and power
adjustments are highly accurate.aking its name from what is
reputedly the world’s most
fearless animal, the Honey
Badger head makes a bold
entrance in yellow and black. It has
a maximum power rating of 320Ws,
which isn’t far off the Elinchrom D-Lite
kit. It’s a bit more noisy in operation
because the small heads have cooling
fans that run full-time, rather than
just when the going gets hot.
The kit on test is the dual-head
option with softboxes and a wireless
remote. The maximum range is 90m.Performance
At the bottom end of the range, flash
output is more subtle than in the
D-Lite, equating to an aperture of
f/7.1 rather than f/16 in our one-
metre test at ISO 100 (with standard
reflector and no brolly or softbox).ET
Elinchrom
D-Lite RX
4/4 To Go
£653/$750
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Honey Badger
320Ws 2-Light Kit
£500/$470
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Controls
(^1) Each head has a built-in
RF receiver for adjustments
and triggering from Elinchrom
transmitters.^2 The push-
button controls on the back
panel are simple, intuitive
and effective.
Controls
(^1) A fan runs continuously
to dissipate heat and is clearly
audible.^2 Like the D-Lite, the
Honey Badger has push-
button controls at the rear.
Digital Camera verdict Digital Camera verdict
5.0 A best-in-class product 4.5 Outstanding
5.0 4.5
Features Features
5.0 4.5
Performance Performance
5.0 4.0
Value Value
5.0 4.0
Build &
handling
Build &
handling
With premium-quality
components, excellent
performance and
consistency, you
can’t go wrong with
Elinchrom’s D-Lite
flash kits. They’re
also great value.
It’s very capable, but
the quality of the
components isn’t as
impressive as in the
competing Elinchrom
D-Lite kit. It’s not quite
as powerful either, but
is still good value.
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Power output
Although rated at 400Ws,
output at the top end of the
five-stop power range equals
the best of the 500Ws
battery-powered kits.
Power output
Flash intensity is a little down
on the Elinchrom D-Lite, which
isn’t surprising given that the
Honey Badger has a 320Ws
rather than 400Ws rating.