Good idea, conversion could be as simple as a jumper in the power supply.
Perhaps check if there are any on-line service manuals for the model you
have.
...Wayne
>
> Why not send them to Elinchrom and have them convert them. It could be a
> lot less expensive than purchasing the step up transformer.
>
> Robert
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Irisarri" <zuiko3000@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 1:00:30 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] Step up converter for Elinchrom Style FX400 flash heads.
>
> Hi Leo,
>
> FX models were mono voltage. BX models were muti voltage. I guess I have
> to buy those bulky transformers :(
>
> David
>
> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 12:03 PM, Leo Wesson <leowesson@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> > David,
> >
> > I'm guessing that they are muli voltage and all u need to do is swap
> > the modeling light to a 120v bulb.
> > Leo Wesson.
> >
> > On Jan 29, 2013, at 10:32 AM, David Irisarri <zuiko3000@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I want to use my Elinchrom flash heads with my E-M5 and I have a
> > > couple
> > of
> > > questions.
> > >
> > > Every head consumes 400W and needs 200/260 V and it has a modelling
> > > lamp
> > of
> > > 100W. Do I need a step up converter of 400W or more for every flash
> > head? I
> > > don't want to buy a 1500W transformer because of such a high load it
> > > couldtrip the entire apartment's electricity.
> > >
> > > What is the best brand in USA?
> > >
> > > Best regards,
> > >
> > > David
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