shatterkiss wrote:
Didn\'t see that anywhere in your post...I might have just overlooked it.
Right in the middle of my (rather long) OP.
Since this is the heart of my query / quandary, and others may have also missed it, let me clarify my thoughts:
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If a manufacturer were to commit to this idea, one combined control/battery pack per light, and a REQUIRED dedicated master controller, (wireless) then:
1: The pack cost could be knocked down considerably:
One output connector. No need for asymetrical outputs. No need for switches to choose between max output vs flash duration, etc, etc, etc
You would also only need simple read-outs. Granted, you\'d probably want to carry a spare controller, but a pro would do that anyway, so why put redundant controlls on the packs?
2: The packs could be smaller and still be optimized for fast recycle times.
3: Super-fine control with a pack-head is now feasible, as the head is dedicated to the pack.
4: The wireless receiver could be simplified, as it would only have to deal with one channel / one light.
5: The system could come with a 7-8\' cable instead of 20\', saving a little more cost, and making it slightly more portable & easier to manage. Elinchrom is already doing this with the Quadra.
Maybe even include a hook into the pack-handle, for using it as a stand-ballast.
shatterkiss wrote:
Didn\'t see that anywhere in your post...I might have just overlooked it.
Right in the middle of my (rather long) OP.
Since this is the heart of my query / quandary, and others may have also missed it, let me clarify my thoughts:
--------------------------------------------------
If a manufacturer were to commit to this idea, one combined control/battery pack per light, and a REQUIRED dedicated master controller, (wireless) then:
1: The pack cost could be knocked down considerably:
One output connector. No need for asymetrical outputs. No need for switches to choose between max output vs flash duration, etc, etc, etc
You would also only need simple read-outs. Granted, you\'d probably want to carry a spare controller, but a pro would do that anyway, so why put redundant controlls on the packs?
2: The packs could be smaller and still be optimized for fast recycle times.
3: The wireless receiver could be simplified, as it would only have to deal with one channel / one light.
4: The system could come with a 7-8\' cable instead of 20\', saving a little more cost, and making it slightly more portable & easier to manage. Elinchrom is already doing this with the Quadra.
Maybe even include a hook into the pack-handle, for using it as a stand-ballast.
May 12, 2009 at 08:58 PM
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