Ranger vs AcuteB: power???

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p.2 #1 · Ranger vs AcuteB: power???

Daan B wrote:
el_hoppy wrote:
Last weekend I took nearly 500 shots with my Ranger, some shots one head and other two. The power setting ranged between 1.5 and up to 3.5 and the modelling light was constantly being turned on. The 50% green light was still on

That's pretty amazing

I read you use the Ranger next to your RX600 (inside a studio set-up?) in another thread... How do you use the Ranger? As a background or fill? Do you like it?
I use the ranger as the fill normally. I first tried using as the key but the modelling light turning off was a pain.

Right now I am waiting for my model to show and I am setting up the lights. I have the Ranger head in the B connector and it is on the boom (I love the light weight of the heads) and the key will be the ring flash

I'll see shortly if it works

Dec 06, 2008 at 02:06 PM

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p.2 #2 · Ranger vs AcuteB: power???

Daan B wrote:
So power output is related to a lot more variables than just w/s... So how can you say that the Ranger is more powerful than an AcuteB? It really depends, doesn't it?

The Ranger is more powerful, objectively. The question is whether or not that power ends up meaning more light on your subject under the conditions in which you'll use it. As mmurph points out, that's a situational question. An AcuteB can overpower ambient on a sunny day...with a Magnum reflector at relatively close range. Can it do it with a 5' octabox from 10' away? Doubtful.

If these are your questions, your best bet really is renting the gear in question and using it under the circumstances that you plan to do most of your shooting.

Dec 06, 2008 at 04:19 PM


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