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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Lighting purchase options and more confusion Einstein/Elinchrom/? | |
Over the years, I've owned both a Ranger RX speed AS and several sets of Buff lights. I currently have the White Lightning X1600, which is the same w/s as the Einsteins. Coupled with the Vagabond mini, I have found that the Buff lights just offer a better value for my needs, and are much lighter (portable) than the Ranger. Don't get me wrong- the Elinchroms are as well-made of a system as I've seen or used, but for the money difference, I just didn't see that much of a difference in the final lighting and resulting images.
In terms of modifiers, both systems have an abundance of company- and after-market- light modifiers. The hands-down best modifier that I've used is the Elinchrom deep Octa. That modifier alone made me long for the Ranger pack that I had sold. As of this year, Elinchrom has began selling speedrings for other mounts for their boxes, meaning I could get the DO and use my Buff lights with it. The main thing is deciding what look you're after- a soft, even fill, or something more punchy. Do an image search for each modifier type to determine what you like. ModelMeyham is a decent source for learning about different modifiers (but don't let some of those pompous pricks get to you )
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