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Some people have problems with calculations :-)
The Quadra has :
400Ws, two heads, two accus (both app 150flashes on full power and MANY more below), recycling is fast, remote controlled and skyport.
Modellinglight, and videolight, stands, nice reflector and an option for a convertor ring so you can fit your Elinchrom boxes.
Now let's see what a system costs that is equal.
2x 580EX (SB900) but you than have 65ws (so you would need app 4 to get close)
2x Quantum propacks (to get the 150 flashes) but they are a LOT slower than the quadra. Actually you would need 4 because the quadra is delivered with 2 accupacks)
1x trigger
1x receiver
2x stands
But than you:
Don't have the speed, the video and modelling light, remote control for output, POWER, flashduration is incredibly fast (app 1/5400 with both heads connected).
But you do have:
E-TTL (TTL), smaller units
Options are plenty for both systems, with Elinchrom of course their own sets and with system strobes Lastolite.
I think that when you have a WORKING setup the difference between the both systems are not that much.
NOW.....
You start adding a ringflash for app 300-400 Euro and you have a system that will probably be cheaper than the classic "strobist" solution.
Remember this is when buying all new.
Both have their own market, but the Quadra is by no way more expensive than a good classic strobist setup but gives you a LOT more options.
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