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p.4 #1 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

Is that a basic kit. I thought there was a kit that featured 2 heads, a case, and an extra batt? I also thought you could get an A or S head kit?

Max

May 28, 2009 at 07:49 PM

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p.4 #2 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

What is the price on that thing? Just curious ....

I wish Dynalite would update their Uni JR 400. That was a great little unit for it's time Just a smallish, rock-solid monolight built like a bullet. It could take direct high voltage power from a Quantum Turbo or similar.

Takle off that small voltage regulator from a Turbo and you could use just about any battery. From the smallest SLA when you wanted, up to a 30 amp SLA when you needed to keep shooting all day. Or the DYnalite XP 1100 of cpourse.

I guess you could still do it. It is 320 Ws on DC, which is about the same as the Quadra - - less than 1/3 of a stop. Only a 2 stop adjustment range, but there are ways around that of course.

Have fun guys! I **do not** need more equipment!!

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Michael

May 28, 2009 at 08:45 PM

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p.4 #3 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

PShizzy wrote:
Is that a basic kit. I thought there was a kit that featured 2 heads, a case, and an extra batt? I also thought you could get an A or S head kit?

Yes, the kit you are refering to ist called 'Ranger Quadra To Go Case Set A' (the one I have) or 'Ranger Quadra To Go Case Set S'.

May 28, 2009 at 09:41 PM

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p.4 #4 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

Yes, the kit you are refering to ist called 'Ranger Quadra To Go Case Set A' (the one I have) or 'Ranger Quadra To Go Case Set S'.

I know you're leaving tomorrow so no tests.. but how bout some spy pics! just the tote kit it comes in, maybe how it looks in the case?

I need to call up my dealer and let them know I need the first one to cross my time zone.

Max

May 29, 2009 at 12:50 AM

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p.4 #5 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

Got mine today (A heads), quick dirty ugly test with one head only:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/digitalfrog/3576918786

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May 29, 2009 at 10:20 PM

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p.4 #6 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

Cool!!! What is that harsh white light in front of the light? IS that the other side of the reflector?

May 30, 2009 at 03:01 AM

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p.4 #7 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

It is the translucent deflector.

FYI The quadra battery is user replaceable SLA 3.6Ah and the Ranger RX speed or RX speed AS is 12Ah.
I am so tempted to modify the battery box with wires which can be connected to external spare batteries.

May 30, 2009 at 03:07 AM

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p.4 #8 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

I'm looking for a lighting kit I can take on location. I'm moving up from hotshoe flashes used off camera. Will these overpower the sun in the background?

May 30, 2009 at 04:39 AM

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p.4 #9 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

gillyohan wrote:
I'm looking for a lighting kit I can take on location. I'm moving up from hotshoe flashes used off camera. Will these overpower the sun in the background?

I doubt it. You might want the Ranger RX for that.

May 30, 2009 at 05:16 AM

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p.4 #10 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

They will for sure for a portrait, I should soon try it for a full body shot and will report.

May 30, 2009 at 05:17 AM

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p.4 #11 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

Frank updated his review with more shots:

http://www.doorhof.nl/blog/index.php?topic=2469.15

Looks good to me. Now looking for a place to put my name down for pre-order.

Anybody else got these beauties??

Jun 01, 2009 at 02:07 PM

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p.4 #12 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

Quadra videos are up!!!

http://www.youtube.com/frankdoorhof

:-)

Jun 02, 2009 at 05:29 PM

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p.4 #13 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

one picture from yesterday, first model shoot with my new Quadra set.

Bright sun on the right, one head on the left.

Jun 02, 2009 at 07:43 PM

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p.4 #14 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

Can this be classed as over powering the sun @ f20?

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Jun 02, 2009 at 11:51 PM

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p.4 #15 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

I don't think so. While ambient looks dark, the subject does too. It looks like very nice fill flash...

Jun 03, 2009 at 12:54 AM

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p.4 #16 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

tonghc wrote:
Can this be classed as over powering the sun @ f20?

No.
Highlights typically tell the story, but in this case shadows are a dead give away where the shadows from the sun are clearly darker than from the strobe.
I'm guessing another half stop for a 1:1, full stop for overpower and 2+ for "day to night".

Good luck.

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Jun 03, 2009 at 04:30 AM

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p.4 #17 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

rudiphoto wrote:
I don't think so. While ambient looks dark, the subject does too. It looks like very nice fill flash...

Jun 03, 2009 at 04:41 AM

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p.4 #18 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

tonghc wrote:
rudiphoto wrote:
I don't think so. While ambient looks dark, the subject does too. It looks like very nice fill flash...

The camera smallest aperture will go to f22, but this photo setting is already at f20 sync speed 1/200, another 1/3 stop will not make a big different.

What's your ISO? 200?

Still, lower ISO might help with the f stop, but it won't help you with the flash power.

Is it physically possible to over power the sun at all?? or does it mean that if someone require to over power the sun they need 30x SB900 at f22 1/8000 to over power the sun?

It's tough with a speedlight, especially at the distance shown. And HSS is a fagettaboutit at that distance too. Brute power with high efficiency reflector is probably needed to "overpower" the sun in this scenario.

Good luck.

Jun 03, 2009 at 04:54 AM

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p.4 #19 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

Thanks, I will move the light closer next time.
I did have a lot of fun with the quadra, its so compact to carry around.

Jun 03, 2009 at 05:10 AM

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p.4 #20 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

With the right reflector, it doesn't take a whole lot of power.

Jun 03, 2009 at 05:18 AM

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p.4 #21 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

The camera smallest aperture will go to f22, but this photo setting is already at f20 sync speed 1/200, another 1/3 stop will not make a big different.

Is it physically possible to over power the sun at all?? or does it mean that if someone require to over power the sun they need 30x SB900 at f22 1/8000 to over power the sun?

Get a D40. I use my 580 EX II with it (Yes I know that's a Canon flash). Wired, it can easily sync at 1/4000th. Wireless, 1/1000th. You only need about f/5.6-16 at 1/4000th ISO 200 to give you different sunlight looks.

Get a 3-1 pc sync adapter, and you can slap together a few flashes.

For Canon, the 1D can do the same, though I had less luck with it's electronic shutter. The D40 is a gem though.

Max

Jun 03, 2009 at 06:09 AM

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p.4 #22 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

I got mine yesterday with two A heads and first impression was positive. Very compact and easy to handle.

Fits nicely (Ranger Quadra AS + one head) in the camera bag with other photo equipment (one pro body and few lenses).

Built quality could be better though (especially the umbrella fitting feels weak).

EDIT: here's link to one quick test shot

Ranger Quadra AS - test shot

Jun 03, 2009 at 02:35 PM

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p.4 #23 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

Do any of you guys who have the Quadra have a 580ex and a light meter? I'd be curious to know the full power readings with the standard refector on the Quadra v's the 580ex at wide and narrow zoom

Jun 03, 2009 at 02:49 PM

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p.4 #24 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

........i would be interested to see how much stop you gain with the maxi reflector attached to the quadra head.

.......also, are people having a hard time acquiring the speed ring attachment to the quadra? It seems that all the shots I've seen so far are with the kit reflector.

Jun 03, 2009 at 03:07 PM

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p.4 #25 · Elinchrom Quadra - got it yet?

roanjohnnyc wrote:
........i would be interested to see how much stop you gain with the maxi reflector attached to the quadra head.

I would like to know about the Quadra's 18cm reflector, but it seems like people are just getting the standard kits for the moment.

Jun 03, 2009 at 03:28 PM


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