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

On that I agree with you - I hate the way some people make their Flash websites so unfriendly it actually turns you off them...

May 27, 2009 at 04:16 AM

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

Saw it today in real life, what a tiny and light package...amazing!

I didn't get it - yet - but I did get the new grid for the 70cm x 70 cm softbox

May 27, 2009 at 06:21 PM

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

evertdoorn wrote:

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I didn't get it - yet - ......

YET??

So you will be getting it in the future??

This drip drip information is killing me!!! I want somebody to do a real world review that shows the pros and cons of this product.

........Although I am pretty much 99.9% sure I'm gonna get it once it hits the states.

So.........anybody else in this forum got one? A mini-review maybe? Something to tie me over before it arrives...........

May 27, 2009 at 08:57 PM

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

I walked into the TFC and bought one today, didn't have a chance to play with it in details. If you are looking for review google British Photographic Journal

I think will be using it more often then the Ranger RX speed AS. The weight is amazing, when you charge the battery make sure the 20A fuse is connected. I spent 10mins figuring out why the battery is not charging.

May 27, 2009 at 09:52 PM

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

tonghc wrote:
I walked into the TFC and bought one today, didn't have a chance to play with it in details. If you are looking for review google British Photographic Journal

I think will be using it more often then the Ranger RX speed AS. The weight is amazing, when you charge the battery make sure the 20A fuse is connected. I spent 10mins figuring out why the battery is not charging.

...... I already linked that article on the 2nd page of this thread

In any case......can you use the battery while it's plugged and charging?

Thanks!!

May 27, 2009 at 11:27 PM

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

Or at least can you charge the extra battery separately while the main is in use like with the Ranger RX batts?

Ditto thanks!

May 27, 2009 at 11:34 PM

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Carmen Miranda wrote:
Or at least can you charge the extra battery separately while the main is in use like with the Ranger RX batts?

Ditto thanks!

I thought of that since I will be getting the kit for sure. However, there might be days when I will not be in the mood of carrying the extra battery......unless of course it is really tiny. I heard somebody say that you can keep the ranger plugged in but can't sync via Skyport while in the studio....but since the skyport is built in the quadra, I figure you can keep synching while its charging.

May 28, 2009 at 12:13 AM

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Carmen Miranda wrote:
Or at least can you charge the extra battery separately while the main is in use like with the Ranger RX batts?

Ditto thanks!
Based on this photo I would be 100% certain that it is a yes.

It also makes it likely you could charge it whilst shooting as well.

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May 28, 2009 at 05:48 AM

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

tonghc wrote:
In any case......can you use the battery while it's plugged and charging?

Yes, no problem. As stated in the manual, the charging time will be somewhat longer when you are using the battery while charging.

Carmen Miranda wrote:
Or at least can you charge the extra battery separately while the main is in use like with the Ranger RX batts?

Yes, the connector to charge the battery is located in the battery, not in the generator box.

tonghc wrote:
when you charge the battery make sure the 20A fuse is connected. I spent 10mins figuring out why the battery is not charging.

Same here

evertdoorn wrote:
what a tiny and light package...amazing!

Yes, I completely agree on this. The weight/performace ration of the Quadra is incredible good. And the integrated Skyport rocks.

BTW, the units and batteries are actually produced in Switzerland, not in Asia!

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May 28, 2009 at 06:41 AM

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

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YET??

So you will be getting it in the future??

Love to - but I'm not doing that much shooting on location at this moment. For now I'll stick to the heavy innovatronix with a regular head. As soon as I do more and more stuff on location, which I'd like to do in the future, it would definitely be a good investment!

May 28, 2009 at 06:43 AM

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

Oh crap, I just walked into a trap.

I went to my local camera store to check out a mic for my 5D2 and they were having a demo day. I have read the specs and seen the Fran Doorhorf photo of the model holding the Quadra lights and pack, but was not until I held them myself that I got to fully appreciate their size and weight.

It is no longer a case of "if" and it is now just a "when" (and "where" as I might buy them is Switzerland next month).

One sad thing for me was that Elinchrom distributer knew me when I mentioned my name. Not good being remembered by distributers when you are a amateur

Oh yeah, he said that they will have stock next week and not every unit is preordered.

May 28, 2009 at 10:38 AM

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

martin.egger wrote:
tonghc wrote:
In any case......can you use the battery while it's plugged and charging?

Yes, no problem. As stated in the manual, the charging time will be somewhat longer when you are using the battery while charging.

Carmen Miranda wrote:
Or at least can you charge the extra battery separately while the main is in use like with the Ranger RX batts?

Yes, the connector to charge the battery is located in the battery, not in the generator box.

Thanks Martin!!! That's mainly what I wanted to know. Now the waiting game begins. I wonder if anybody knows a place in NYC that are taking names for pre-order? Gotta start making some phone calls......

May 28, 2009 at 11:15 AM

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

rudiphoto wrote:
Why doesn't anyone check the manufacturer's website any more?

The Skyport will sync up to 1/1000th as well. See here: www.elinchrom.com

Hmm, indeed it does say 1/1000 once I figured out where to look. Not sure where my misinformation came from but apologies for spreading it. May have been a reviewer that did not know what they were doing... irritating since this is the only reason I have PWs.

EDIT - found it, it was in the sales lit, but I was confused by the odd wording. Apologies. What I reas was

"up to 1/250 for focal plane shutter*
*speed dependent upon camera model and capabilities"

but it also says 1/1000 for an electronic shutter, in other words they seem to be repeating the camera specification, and the trigger itself is 1/1000. Darn it, I am a fool.

May 28, 2009 at 12:18 PM

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

Frank Updated his review:

http://www.doorhof.nl/blog/index.php?topic=2469.0

In a nutshell, nice quality light with the kit reflector. Might be too fragile to handle large modifiers - I wonder how large he is talking about...... hmmmm.......

May 28, 2009 at 01:55 PM

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

Unboxing pics in China? Asia......... How did it get there so fast?

http://www.dchome.net/redirect.php?tid=699039&goto=lastpost

.........load for page is a bit slow.

May 28, 2009 at 07:05 PM

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p.4 #16 · 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 #17 · 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!!

Best,
Michael

May 28, 2009 at 08:45 PM

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p.4 #18 · 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 #19 · 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 #20 · 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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