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WOW congrats on the purchase

Suchy wrote in post #10728806
Ended up buying a Ranger Speed AS kit and the Quadra Rx 2-head kit. Picked up a deep octa, 135 cm Octa, 100x100 cm square softbox and a few other things like grids. Used the Quadras and Deep Octa in a shoot the other day and loved the results. Thanks for having such an open and useful forum!

Hah, that's a lot of stuff! Congrats

I just played around with the 50x130 strip box I bought for my buddy, and I have to say that while its got the usual Rotalux build quality, I'm seeing almost 1.5 stops difference from center to edge. Using a deflector with both diffusors helps a little, but not much.
How do other brand strip boxes compare here?

Suchy wrote in post #10728806
Hey Guys
Stumbeld across this thread and the Ranger vs Quadra thread awhile back. Found some very useful info that helped me decide to buy...............both​. Ended up buying a Ranger Speed AS kit and the Quadra Rx 2-head kit. Picked up a deep octa, 135 cm Octa, 100x100 cm square softbox and a few other things like grids. Used the Quadras and Deep Octa in a shoot the other day and loved the results. Thanks for having such an open and useful forum!

Stewart

I am interesting in knowing after a fair bit of use which system would be your favourite: Quadra or Ranger Speed?

TMR Design wrote in post #10727335
Every Rotalux modifier can just fold down ( a la umbrella-style) and do into its case. The rods stay in the locking collars of the speed ring and in the corner pockets of the modifier.

There's no reason to ever remove the rods or completely break it down unless you want to store it flat.

Im scared! It feels like its stretching the softbox too tight when I fold it up! Even with the rods invertered (flipped inwards to allow it to fold up more).

But if you guys say so... I guess Ive just gotta get over it and let it sit folded up.

ben_r_ wrote in post #10731820
Im scared! It feels like its stretching the softbox too tight when I fold it up! Even with the rods invertered (flipped inwards to allow it to fold up more).

But if you guys say so... I guess Ive just gotta get over it and let it sit folded up.

As long as the rods are in place it's a sturdy well constructed product. Don;t be afraid of putting some stress on it. Even the 1.75m large Octa goes nicely in it's case.

ben_r_ wrote in post #10731820
Im scared! It feels like its stretching the softbox too tight when I fold it up! Even with the rods invertered (flipped inwards to allow it to fold up more).

But if you guys say so... I guess Ive just gotta get over it and let it sit folded up.

Hi Ben,

I can't say I've experienced what you're describing but I can definitely tell you that everything is very tight when you first use a Rotalux Octa. I think that most people (even if they won't admit it) had some trouble either setting up or breaking down an Octa (the DO in particular) the first few times until they got the feel and hang of it.

I set up and break down my octas without even giving it a thought but I vividly remember struggling with it the first time for nearly 30 minutes, even taking a break to clear my head...lolol

TMR Design wrote in post #10731854
Hi Ben,

I can't say I've experienced what you're describing but I can definitely tell you that everything is very tight when you first use a Rotalux Octa. I think that most people (even if they won't admit it) had some trouble either setting up or breaking down an Octa (the DO in particular) the first few times until they got the feel and hang of it.

I set up and break down my octas without even giving it a thought but I vividly remember struggling with it the first time for nearly 30 minutes, even taking a break to clear my head...lolol

Oh yea, Im not afraid to admit my frustration, this thing really freaked me out the first time! I imagine had I started with the 69" I would have lost it! That thing HAS to be a bear to deal with! I should be getting the 39" DO in a couple weeks too, so Ill deal with that challenge soon. I guess I just gotta let this 53" loosen up more before itll start getting easier.

Thanks guys, as always I feel better after running it past you!

ben_r_ wrote in post #10731888
Oh yea, Im not afraid to admit my frustration, this thing really freaked me out the first time! I imagine had I started with the 69" I would have lost it! That thing HAS to be a bear to deal with! I should be getting the 39" DO in a couple weeks too, so Ill deal with that challenge soon. I guess I just gotta let this 53" loosen up more before itll start getting easier.

Thanks guys, as always I feel better after running it past you!

10 to 20 times of setting up and breaking down will make a difference in the feel but even after a few times you'll find those little tricks and ways to hold it and where to apply pressure.

The larger octas are actually easier because they're not under as much tension as the 39" Deep Octa. Do yourself a favor and get very comfortable with the 53" and then the DO won't seem like a Rubik's Cube

soooo there is no easy way to put this

i ordered a strobella.

I will take some macro shots of my nose and be sending it to who ever wants it after me. Any takers?

FJ Love looking your direction?

Let's not even go there.

TMR Design wrote in post #10732002
Let's not even go there.

that is what inspired this project

Robert do you want to be on the list ?

sigma pi wrote in post #10731917
soooo there is no easy way to put this

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i ordered a strobella.

fixed it

did you want a chance with it?

you know you want to see it in all its glory

So after adding nothing of technical value to this thread I thought I would at least try.

So I wanted to see how far the ELS Transmitter SPEED would go befre the 500 BXRi wouldnt fire. I ran out of road before that happened.

For all the tests it was my 17-55mm at 17mm
first test was pretty lame. I hand held it and well this is what I got

Please be specific about gear. What is 'the TX' ?