Just ordered an Elinchrom Style RX 1200 unit - Page 3

Darkwand · 11th of May 2012 (Fri)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xArk3meGY1U

Everything connected up

dseelig · 11th of May 2012 (Fri)

I had one sold it to big for my tastes . I got the 1200 rx packs and a 3000 n heads. I also got a dynalite battery pack the fastest recycle possible. nice system I do have 2 rx 600 with two mini lithiums for lighter weight kit. but slower recycle. the 1200 rx pack without model lights recycles in under 2 seconds at full power.

Darkwand · 11th of May 2012 (Fri)

Depending on things i might get a 1200 pack or 2400 pack as my next flash.
I know i will get at-least something RX as i have a skyport receiver left over and i can't leave it all alone.

K.C. · 11th of May 2012 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkwand

It's at home it's working and it charges when connected to the XT SE, even though the XT SE makes some funny noises from working hard.

Listen carefully to make sure it's not the light making those sounds when you're using the Tronix. I just returned one because my Profoto D1s made that high pitched sound when they started recycling on it. Plus the built in Pocket Wizards on Profoto Acute 2R 1200s and Compact 300/600 Rs would stop working after a dozen pops. Both symptoms that the Tronix converter can't handle the initial demand for current even though it was rated to handle those lights.

Darkwand · 12th of May 2012 (Sat)

No the recycling sound is the Tronix.

K.C. · 12th of May 2012 (Sat)

OK, well that's good. It's got fans on it to cool the converter. They may just be slowing down and then speeding up from the initial high current demand.

sigma pi · 12th of May 2012 (Sat)

Good looking oout KC!

Darkwand · 15th of June 2012 (Fri)

I just got a D-lite it 2/4 starter kit in the mail, i can power those with the Explorer XT SE in addition to the 1200 RX with no problems at all. Also the more advanced Skyport Speed trigger all the flashes without a hitch

windpig · 15th of June 2012 (Fri)

Hi Adrian

Have fun with your lights. Let's see some images!

please post any skyport issues.

Darkwand · 15th of June 2012 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by windpig

Hi Adrian

Have fun with your lights. Let's see some images!

please post any skyport issues.

My skyport issues have disappeared.
I just think the receiver is sensitive to being plugged into the RX 1200 if it's on.

windpig · 15th of June 2012 (Fri)

Give it some time. I've had issues with every combo I have. Ranger RX Speed AS, DLites and BXRi500.

Darkwand · 15th of June 2012 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by windpig

Give it some time. I've had issues with every combo I have. Ranger RX Speed AS, DLites and BXRi500.

I would rather say that the Skyport system is sensitive, if one knows things it don't like it works reliably, but that is a whole bunch of things.

windpig · 15th of June 2012 (Fri)

In my opinion Elinchrom has dropped the ball with the reliability of the Skyport system. I've used it extensively in Studio for a couple of years and have had enough instances of mis-firing. Shutting off and turning back on lights tends to reset. Currently I'm having an issue with the BXRi firing when I'm triggering a different channel.

i'm just requesting you post any issues.

11th of May 2012 (Fri)	#31
Darkwand Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Åkersberga, Sweden Posts: 1,769 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Just ordered an Elinchrom Style RX 1200 unit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xArk3meGY1U Everything connected up __________________ Adrian My Flickr Canon 7D, Canon 500D, Canon 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 IS, 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM, 50mm f/1.4 USM, 85mm f/1,8 USM, Sigma 70-200mm HSM Macro, 10-20mm f/4-5,6 Manfrotto 055 CXPRO4 + 498RC2, Manfrotto 410 Junior, Elinchrom: RX1200, 2x BRX250 , Dlite-it 4 and 2, Canon 580EXII

11th of May 2012 (Fri)	#32
dseelig Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 144	Re: Just ordered an Elinchrom Style RX 1200 unit I had one sold it to big for my tastes . I got the 1200 rx packs and a 3000 n heads. I also got a dynalite battery pack the fastest recycle possible. nice system I do have 2 rx 600 with two mini lithiums for lighter weight kit. but slower recycle. the 1200 rx pack without model lights recycles in under 2 seconds at full power.

11th of May 2012 (Fri)	#33
Darkwand Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Åkersberga, Sweden Posts: 1,769 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Just ordered an Elinchrom Style RX 1200 unit Depending on things i might get a 1200 pack or 2400 pack as my next flash. I know i will get at-least something RX as i have a skyport receiver left over and i can't leave it all alone. __________________ Adrian My Flickr Canon 7D, Canon 500D, Canon 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 IS, 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM, 50mm f/1.4 USM, 85mm f/1,8 USM, Sigma 70-200mm HSM Macro, 10-20mm f/4-5,6 Manfrotto 055 CXPRO4 + 498RC2, Manfrotto 410 Junior, Elinchrom: RX1200, 2x BRX250 , Dlite-it 4 and 2, Canon 580EXII

12th of May 2012 (Sat)	#35
Darkwand Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Åkersberga, Sweden Posts: 1,769 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Just ordered an Elinchrom Style RX 1200 unit No the recycling sound is the Tronix. __________________ Adrian My Flickr Canon 7D, Canon 500D, Canon 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 IS, 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM, 50mm f/1.4 USM, 85mm f/1,8 USM, Sigma 70-200mm HSM Macro, 10-20mm f/4-5,6 Manfrotto 055 CXPRO4 + 498RC2, Manfrotto 410 Junior, Elinchrom: RX1200, 2x BRX250 , Dlite-it 4 and 2, Canon 580EXII

12th of May 2012 (Sat)	#36
K.C. Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 319	Re: Just ordered an Elinchrom Style RX 1200 unit OK, well that's good. It's got fans on it to cool the converter. They may just be slowing down and then speeding up from the initial high current demand.

12th of May 2012 (Sat)	#37
sigma pi Cream of the Crop Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,598	Re: Just ordered an Elinchrom Style RX 1200 unit Good looking oout KC! __________________ Don't try to confuse me with the facts, my mind is already made up. http://www.flickr.com/photos/themort...in/photostream

15th of June 2012 (Fri)	#38
Darkwand Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Åkersberga, Sweden Posts: 1,769 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Just ordered an Elinchrom Style RX 1200 unit I just got a D-lite it 2/4 starter kit in the mail, i can power those with the Explorer XT SE in addition to the 1200 RX with no problems at all. Also the more advanced Skyport Speed trigger all the flashes without a hitch __________________ Adrian My Flickr Canon 7D, Canon 500D, Canon 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 IS, 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM, 50mm f/1.4 USM, 85mm f/1,8 USM, Sigma 70-200mm HSM Macro, 10-20mm f/4-5,6 Manfrotto 055 CXPRO4 + 498RC2, Manfrotto 410 Junior, Elinchrom: RX1200, 2x BRX250 , Dlite-it 4 and 2, Canon 580EXII

15th of June 2012 (Fri)	#39
windpig Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Just South of Ballard Posts: 10,003 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Just ordered an Elinchrom Style RX 1200 unit Hi Adrian Have fun with your lights. Let's see some images! please post any skyport issues.

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