"Life is an epic Adventure"Gerry Demieville, 'The Adventurer' & founder of Elinchrom
Gerry Demieville founds Elinchrom
After setting up an electrical business in Venezuela, Gerry Demieville returns to Switzerland to create the flash manufacturing company Elinca (now Elinchrom).
Introduction of the P1: the first portable flash unit
Elinchrom introduces its first portable flash unit at the renowned photography exhibition Photokina in Cologne, Germany.
Go for the next generation
The Cadet 500 replaces the P1
Offering extremely fast recycling times, the new Cadet 500 offers flash photographers unprecedented freedom to explore.
Launch of the Dia-Duplicator & Photo Repro Bench
Elinchrom innovates with the Dia-Duplicator & Photo Repro Bench, enabling photographers to copy unreplaceable images.
A change at the helm and game-changing innovations
Introduction of the first radio-controlled trigger system
Elinchrom introduces the first radio-controlled triggering system and unleashes the creative energy of photographers.
Elinchrom enters a new era
Malcolm D. Whittle, Elinchrom's leading distributor succeeds Gerry Demieville after his death.
Exploring new territory for creativity
Elinchrom goes asymmetric
Elinchrom develops Asymmetrical power packs to offer photographers precision lighting control.
More freedom, more control
Launch of the first battery-operated flash unit
Strong and robust, Elinchrom's Ranger RX battery pack was built like a tank.
The next big Adventure
50 years of lighting innovation
On the 26th January 2012, Elinchrom celebrates its 50th anniversary.
What's your next adventure?
Elinchrom introduces their first off-camera flash unit, the Elinchrom ONE.