Profoto Compact 600R's

d_tyme · 22nd of January 2009 (Thu)

Does anyone hear use the Profoto's? I would like some feedback...I had ordered some awhile back but the place I ordered them from sent the wrong ones (300R's) and I returned them. I have just been debating are they really worth the money?

TMR Design · 22nd of January 2009 (Thu)

If you haven't already invested in Profoto accessories or modifiers I'd take a good look at Elinchrom monolights and accessories.

d_tyme · 22nd of January 2009 (Thu)

How do you like Elinchrom? Are they about the same price as Profoto?

Rudi · 22nd of January 2009 (Thu)

The Profoto monoblocs, in their current form, are the weakest link in the Profoto food chain. Profoto packs and heads are a different matter. IMO, the best monoblocs on the market at the moment are the Elinchrom RX series (assuming you don't want to spend MUCH more for Broncolor), so if you haven't decided on a system, it might be a good idea to check them out.

Bumgardnern · 22nd of January 2009 (Thu)

I have to agree. You should check out the Elinchrom units are very good for the money. I personally do no like the Profoto monoblocs theydo not seem to be as well thought out as the pack and head systems from them

d_tyme · 22nd of January 2009 (Thu)

Thanks Rudi and Bumgardnern...What models would you guys suggest for a home studio 12x14 room, plus some location shooting?

sboerup · 22nd of January 2009 (Thu)

Yes, the Profoto monolights really aren't worth it. They don't have a wide range of power at all, it's pretty sad.

Elinchrom makes the best monolights out there. The new Ri lights look great, but the 600RX is a tried and tested light that is absolutely amazing in the studio.

Profoto owns the pack market, they are just great. Although Elinchrom makes great monolights, I lean towards Profoto light output being much more pleasing for portraiture.

eduardofrances · 22nd of January 2009 (Thu)

I have to say the same that you are already hearing, profoto's weakest link is their monolight line which is very expensive for the few things they are offering, their pack and head system is really something else, I worked in a studio that had the D4 and the 7b and they are joy to use, specially their reflector/speedring mounting system! my biggest complaint is that their reflectors' material -zoom reflector, grid reflector, umbrella reflector, etc.- are super flimsy!!! with the minimum effort they bend quite a lot (I have wondered if this is in order to absorb the shock with big hits but dunno) and for the money I would expect something a lot better :P....

As said before: Packs and head is Profoto's game but monolights isn't at all, they are pretty expensive and the competition offers better stuff IMHO.

d_tyme · 22nd of January 2009 (Thu)

Wow, I'm glad to find that out early!

Hermes · 22nd of January 2009 (Thu)

Agree with everyone - the three stop range on most of their compacts is ridiculous given how much they cost, as is the lack of digital controls.

d_tyme · 22nd of January 2009 (Thu)

With 3-stop vs 7, that's a big difference and the costs are similar.

eduardofrances · 22nd of January 2009 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hermes

Agree with everyone - the three stop range on most of their compacts is ridiculous given how much they cost, as is the lack of digital controls.

Amen

d_tyme · 22nd of January 2009 (Thu)

Thanks guys, I will be looking at the Elinchrom 600RX

22nd of January 2009 (Thu)	#1
d_tyme Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida U.S.A. Posts: 42	Profoto Compact 600R's Does anyone hear use the Profoto's? I would like some feedback...I had ordered some awhile back but the place I ordered them from sent the wrong ones (300R's) and I returned them. I have just been debating are they really worth the money? __________________ Have your gLasses on at all times so you can see! Last edited by d_tyme : 22nd of January 2009 (Thu) at 21:17.

22nd of January 2009 (Thu)	#2
TMR Design Cream of the Crop Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Huntington Station, NY Posts: 23,863	Re: Profoto Compact 600R's If you haven't already invested in Profoto accessories or modifiers I'd take a good look at Elinchrom monolights and accessories. __________________ Please call me Robert or Rob, not TMR Gear List & Feedback \| My Online Portfolio "Art is the elimination of the unnecessary." - Pablo Picasso

22nd of January 2009 (Thu)	#3
d_tyme Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida U.S.A. Posts: 42	Re: Profoto Compact 600R's How do you like Elinchrom? Are they about the same price as Profoto? __________________ Have your gLasses on at all times so you can see!

22nd of January 2009 (Thu)	#4
Rudi Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 3,686	Re: Profoto Compact 600R's The Profoto monoblocs, in their current form, are the weakest link in the Profoto food chain. Profoto packs and heads are a different matter. IMO, the best monoblocs on the market at the moment are the Elinchrom RX series (assuming you don't want to spend MUCH more for Broncolor), so if you haven't decided on a system, it might be a good idea to check them out. __________________ • Wedding Photographer - Sydney and Wollongong • Borrowed Moment (blog) Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.

22nd of January 2009 (Thu)	#5
Bumgardnern Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nashvegas Posts: 965	Re: Profoto Compact 600R's I have to agree. You should check out the Elinchrom units are very good for the money. I personally do no like the Profoto monoblocs theydo not seem to be as well thought out as the pack and head systems from them __________________ Nashville Photographer: Nick Bumgardner Follow Nick Bumgardner on Twitter My Gear Nashville Photographer Nick Bumgardner's Blog

22nd of January 2009 (Thu)	#6
d_tyme Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida U.S.A. Posts: 42	Re: Profoto Compact 600R's Thanks Rudi and Bumgardnern...What models would you guys suggest for a home studio 12x14 room, plus some location shooting? __________________ Have your gLasses on at all times so you can see!

22nd of January 2009 (Thu)	#7
sboerup Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 831	Re: Profoto Compact 600R's Yes, the Profoto monolights really aren't worth it. They don't have a wide range of power at all, it's pretty sad. Elinchrom makes the best monolights out there. The new Ri lights look great, but the 600RX is a tried and tested light that is absolutely amazing in the studio. Profoto owns the pack market, they are just great. Although Elinchrom makes great monolights, I lean towards Profoto light output being much more pleasing for portraiture.

22nd of January 2009 (Thu)	#8
eduardofrances Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 679	Re: Profoto Compact 600R's I have to say the same that you are already hearing, profoto's weakest link is their monolight line which is very expensive for the few things they are offering, their pack and head system is really something else, I worked in a studio that had the D4 and the 7b and they are joy to use, specially their reflector/speedring mounting system! my biggest complaint is that their reflectors' material -zoom reflector, grid reflector, umbrella reflector, etc.- are super flimsy!!! with the minimum effort they bend quite a lot (I have wondered if this is in order to absorb the shock with big hits but dunno) and for the money I would expect something a lot better :P.... As said before: Packs and head is Profoto's game but monolights isn't at all, they are pretty expensive and the competition offers better stuff IMHO. __________________ http://flickr.com/photos/eduardofrances/

22nd of January 2009 (Thu)	#9
d_tyme Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida U.S.A. Posts: 42	Re: Profoto Compact 600R's Wow, I'm glad to find that out early! __________________ Have your gLasses on at all times so you can see!

22nd of January 2009 (Thu)	#10
Hermes Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,375	Re: Profoto Compact 600R's Agree with everyone - the three stop range on most of their compacts is ridiculous given how much they cost, as is the lack of digital controls.

22nd of January 2009 (Thu)	#11
d_tyme Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida U.S.A. Posts: 42	Re: Profoto Compact 600R's With 3-stop vs 7, that's a big difference and the costs are similar. __________________ Have your gLasses on at all times so you can see!

22nd of January 2009 (Thu)	#13
d_tyme Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida U.S.A. Posts: 42	Re: Profoto Compact 600R's Thanks guys, I will be looking at the Elinchrom 600RX __________________ Have your gLasses on at all times so you can see!

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