Elinchrom Users Only (Mark III) [Abandon hope all ye who enter]

Lichtwerk wrote in post #13042568
Hey now, I haven't been away from the office in months. I've earned it. I think.

Guys, help me decide... do you think the D650 boom is worth getting over the D600? (for an A5042CS)

Lichtwerk wrote in post #13043515
I was thinking that the D600 might be a little on the short side at 7' (keeping in mind the larger stand footprint of 4 1/2' in diameter).
The D650 also weights double... oh well, think I might have to just go get the D650 and deal with the weight of that combo...

I dunno, that's a pretty freaking huge boom. I've always thought that the D600 was big, can't imagine the D650. Why don't you get one of those all-in-one boom stands that Brendan has?

sigma pi wrote in post #13042792
Simon the elinchrom ring with a mola attached is on the way

How much did shipping end up costing? More than the dish?

Lichtwerk wrote in post #13044624
Chancellor Logistics Intl. checking in from Dubai.
Just wanted to say we take pride in personal delivery.

I hope that your checked luggage consists of 45 different Elinchrom Modifiers.

They had fast med and slow boat. I picked medium which was 3-5 business days. With Insurance it was $93.43

No paddle boat ?

Was this usps/fed/ups?

Sounds about same much as my stand from B&H with UPS. But Mola can't be that heavy? 5kg?

Not too bad, and still quite a good deal for Simon considering UK prices.

Csae wrote in post #13046347
No paddle boat ?

Was this usps/fed/ups?

US PS

fexex and UPS were a few hundred.

Sheldon N wrote in post #13046411
Not too bad, and still quite a good deal for Simon considering UK prices.

How much are they there?

Ok. Don't tell anyone in the AB thread, but I'm feeling the pull away from my AB/Einstein setup. I use my strobes for both in studio and on location and would prefer to go with a three or four light system that'll allow me clean, powerful light (the ability to overpower the sun with a single strobe, etc) as well as be durable enough to be used and carried location that aren't just outside my house or in the local park.

What do you guys think? I've been brought up in AB terminology, so if I'm off about any of this, my apologies. In addition to Elinchrom, I'm currently researching Profoto, etc.

sigma pi wrote in post #13046445
How much are they there?

I'm not sure, I think a lot. Was never very good at figuring out the proper calculation for USD -> bob/quid/tuppence/ha'p​enny/farthing.

John Schell wrote in post #13046540
Ok. Don't tell anyone in the AB thread, but I'm feeling the pull away from my AB/Einstein setup. I use my strobes for both in studio and on location and would prefer to go with a three or four light system that'll allow me clean, powerful light (the ability to overpower the sun with a single strobe, etc) as well as be durable enough to be used and carried location that aren't just outside my house or in the local park.

What do you guys think? I've been brought up in AB terminology, so if I'm off about any of this, my apologies. In addition to Elinchrom, I'm currently researching Profoto, etc.

You're safe here. It's going to be okay. The first thing you need to do though is go take a shower and wash off that awful smell.

j/k

On a serious note, I think the main thing to think about is the line of modifiers you plan on buying. That will have a big influence on the cost of the system and which way you want to go. Once you figure in the cost of several modifiers, Profoto starts to get really expensive.

Were you wanting to overpower the sun with hard light or soft light? From up close or far away/full length shots? That's should give you some indication whether you should be looking at a smaller pack like the Quadra or Acute B 600, or if you need more power like a Ranger or 7B.

Sheldon N wrote in post #13046155
I dunno, that's a pretty freaking huge boom. I've always thought that the D600 was big, can't imagine the D650. Why don't you get one of those all-in-one boom stands that Brendan has?

The A4050CS is on my list, but I really love the junior rollers.

Sheldon N wrote in post #13046155
I hope that your checked luggage consists of 45 different Elinchrom Modifiers.

Not quite.. I did however bring a 53" and a 39" DO for personal delivery.
Also a B+W ND for Oskar

John Schell wrote in post #13046540
Ok. Don't tell anyone in the AB thread, but I'm feeling the pull away from my AB/Einstein setup. I use my strobes for both in studio and on location and would prefer to go with a three or four light system that'll allow me clean, powerful light (the ability to overpower the sun with a single strobe, etc) as well as be durable enough to be used and carried location that aren't just outside my house or in the local park.

What do you guys think? I've been brought up in AB terminology, so if I'm off about any of this, my apologies. In addition to Elinchrom, I'm currently researching Profoto, etc.

What's pulling you away from AB? Is there something in particular or do you just want to change things up a bit/upgrade for the heck of it?

Do you want battery power for location use?

Something from today. Shooting with an old friend of mine. 6:7 crop btw

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/kokakaste2/6109​854451/

Lichtwerk wrote in post #13046610
Also a B+W ND for Oskar

Thanks!

John Schell wrote in post #13046540
Ok. Don't tell anyone in the AB thread, but I'm feeling the pull away from my AB/Einstein setup. I use my strobes for both in studio and on location and would prefer to go with a three or four light system that'll allow me clean, powerful light (the ability to overpower the sun with a single strobe, etc) as well as be durable enough to be used and carried location that aren't just outside my house or in the local park.

What do you guys think? I've been brought up in AB terminology, so if I'm off about any of this, my apologies. In addition to Elinchrom, I'm currently researching Profoto, etc.

Einstein is a good strobe. On location though the Ranger is hard to beat. Profoto is great too. You will only get a win win out of either of those two.

SamFrench wrote in post #13046082
That's cool - to be able to check on how many times the tube has been triggered on a used strobe when you're looking at buying it......

Yes! But by then, it's in your studio??? I see that function as a peace of mind, but that's all... It won't deter you from buying a Style 600rx that has been triggered over 400,000 times.

kokakaste2 wrote in post #13046638
Something from today. Shooting with an old friend of mine. 6:7 crop btw

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/kokakaste2/6109​854451/
Ilian by Oskars Lablaiks, on Flickr

Thanks!

Nice! You're making good use of your Quadra.... But where is the flare???

Kemzo wrote in post #13046752
Nice! You're making good use of your Quadra.... But where is the flare???

I really dunno.