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bthatton
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p.1 #1 · RadioPoppers or Quadra


Hi Everyone--

I'm looking to kick my lighting up a notch this year. I don't necessarily need a gigantic amount of power. I really just like to give little touches of light especially outdoors. The flashy looking pix with dramatic darkish backgrounds in the middle of the day aren't my thing. I also prefer to have a stealthy footprint. One of my peeves is going to a wedding and all you see is 2 or 3 photographers and a lighting guy carrying a truckload of gear. That said, for some reasons some clients are wanting to hear that I come with an entourage.

I'm considering the two following systems:
SB-900s (I have two already, would get one more)
Radiopoppers
Lastolite EZYBOX

or

Elinchrom Quadra
Comes with it's own manual triggering system with on camera adjustment
Use it my existing light modifiers or EZYBOX

I'm attracted to both systems for different reasons. The speedlight setup seems like it would be super easy to implement. I already have two of them so I could just add another. High speed sync would be nice from time to time.

On the other hand, the Quadra could fill the void of both portable wedding kit as well as small studio kit. I have 3 Travelite monolights that I hardly use so perhaps I could get rid of those. Problem is, when I use them, I generally need that power.

So, I dont know. Any ideas would be welcome!

Thanks


Feb 07, 2010 at 04:48 PM
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p.1 #2 · RadioPoppers or Quadra


Q-Flash?

Feb 07, 2010 at 04:54 PM
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p.1 #3 · RadioPoppers or Quadra


Speedlights and Radio poppers would be my first choice based on your needs.


Feb 07, 2010 at 05:01 PM
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I've got a quadra and absolutely love it. A great way to get a sensible amount of light and I really love the look it gives. Love the skyports as well as a simple and effective way to trigger.

Saying all that though, based on your description of usage I'd be very tempted by the RadioPopper system. It will be much quicker to set up and use and if you're not needing much light it's a good option.

Alex


Feb 08, 2010 at 12:04 PM
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p.1 #5 · RadioPoppers or Quadra


elinchrom rangers are sooooo tempting right now.

Feb 08, 2010 at 04:59 PM
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p.1 #6 · RadioPoppers or Quadra


I have Quadras and absolutely love them - also have sb900s and sometimes use them together - The rangers have a learning mode where they can be set to monitor the pre flashes and fire with the main flash - Cheapest way to get an outfit is to buy te 2 head kit then buy a second pack.

Feb 08, 2010 at 06:56 PM
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p.1 #7 · RadioPoppers or Quadra


asparkes wrote:
elinchrom rangers are sooooo tempting right now.


Just bought a full ranger (not the Quadra) for a shoot last weekend. Really awesome but massive and heavy!



Feb 08, 2010 at 09:50 PM
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p.1 #8 · RadioPoppers or Quadra


I just saw the Quadras set up at Fotocare. They look great! I'd be curious to see examples of their usage in the field, preferably weddings, if possible.

Feb 08, 2010 at 11:40 PM
 



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p.1 #9 · RadioPoppers or Quadra


This one was taken with a Quadra in a gridded XSmall chimera softbox as main an an SB900 as the backlight.



This image is copyrighted by the owner




Let me know if you want to see more.

Alex


Feb 08, 2010 at 11:45 PM
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p.1 #10 · RadioPoppers or Quadra


Poppas!

Feb 08, 2010 at 11:46 PM
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p.1 #11 · RadioPoppers or Quadra


Tony-- Do you ever feel like you need more than your speedlight setup can give? And, are you ever shooting more than one speedlight on a stand? Like, two or three through an umbrella or softbox or... bare or whatever.

Feb 08, 2010 at 11:48 PM
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p.1 #12 · RadioPoppers or Quadra


bthatton,

You'll always want more power no matter which you go for. It's always the way, you'll think just one more stop of light then get that then just want one more stop. It's like cat nip, you can never get enough.

Saying that though I still stand by my original statement, if you want quick and portable go for the poppers.


Feb 08, 2010 at 11:52 PM
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p.1 #13 · RadioPoppers or Quadra


Light is like cat nip. I like that. haha

Alright I think I'm leaning towards the popper route. I really want to like the Pocketwizard TT1 TT5. I wonder how the Nikon implementation will work out.


Feb 09, 2010 at 12:06 AM
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p.1 #14 · RadioPoppers or Quadra


tell your clients they are sadly mistaken if they want an entourage of media personnel at their event. pack light. heard amazing things about poppers.

Feb 09, 2010 at 12:36 AM
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p.1 #15 · RadioPoppers or Quadra


RPs and a qbox.

Feb 09, 2010 at 08:26 PM
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