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p.2 #1 · Best of Both Worlds?

At close range with a big reflector, the modelling light of an AcuteB can almost tell you what's going on.

It does serve to contract the pupils. Otherwise, I like the AcuteB in the studio for its low weight, and when I need two packs deployed.

Dec 03, 2008 at 10:47 AM

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rudiphoto wrote:
I can only speak from experience but I am very happy with "5".

Yeah, I know

I probably would be too... But I really like the look of Profoto's (gridded) reflectors (BD, new zoom and Magnum)... I wonder if there are Elinchrom equivalents available

Dec 03, 2008 at 10:47 AM

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Daan B wrote:
rudiphoto wrote:
I can only speak from experience but I am very happy with "5".

Yeah, I know

I probably would be too... But I really like the look of Profoto's (gridded) reflectors (BD, new zoom and Magnum)... I wonder if there are Elinchrom equivalents available

Whatever you do, I would go with the one brand for everything. It will just make things simple as far as buying and using accessories.

Dec 03, 2008 at 10:50 AM

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rudiphoto wrote:
Daan B wrote:
rudiphoto wrote:
I can only speak from experience but I am very happy with "5".

Yeah, I know

I probably would be too... But I really like the look of Profoto's (gridded) reflectors (BD, new zoom and Magnum)... I wonder if there are Elinchrom equivalents available

Whatever you do, I would go with the one brand for everything. It will just make things simple as far as buying and using accessories.

Yeah, that would make the most sense... There are other things to consider as well... color and power consistency "issues" between brands for example.

Too bad Profoto's monolights are not the best out there. But I heard from the Dutch importer Profoto is going to bring out newly designed monolights coming year. As well as the Pro-7b and Pro-B2 replacements...

Of course I could get me a Ranger + RX and be done with it... Too bad that Profoto modifiers don't fit on Elinchrom heads...

Dec 03, 2008 at 11:09 AM

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You know, using Elinchrom isn't exactly slumming it!

Dec 03, 2008 at 11:12 AM

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rudiphoto wrote:
You know, using Elinchrom isn't exactly slumming it!

Correct... And somewhat cheaper than Profoto as well

Dec 03, 2008 at 11:15 AM

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There are recommended 100w modelling bulbs for the Ranger. I wonder if there are stronger ones available that would fit? I'm sure there'd be days I'd happily swap 20% battery capacity for intermittent use of a 150w bulb.

Dec 03, 2008 at 12:40 PM

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