Elinchrom Quadra or Ranger?

got my system today..

the deep octa was a little fussy.. but i guess i had to learn it is pro equipment and can handle the firm stretching..

also got the battery on the charger already.. sweet !

looks light weight and pro like equipment !

the ring adapter was a must.. i can't wait to get a Kascey stick or a super light weight carbon stick for the mom's to hold.. haha..

Congrats Pham, I'm loving my set already with plenty to learn and buy

I'm just about to order an extension lead, is the 16.4' one long enough for all 2 head applications?

welcome to the light side!

Also I'm just about to order the 18cm Reflector and some Grids, I was wondering which degree grids are generally used most? As a few sets I've looked at around the place have different combinations.

delsol9400 wrote in post #10607721
On what date did you first order, and from where?

Thanks,

Joe

I ordered from Profot.de, the German distributor of Elinchrom in Cologne. They are only ~200km away from me.
But because I live in Luxembourg I could not use their webshop, no shipping possible, so I had to order through email.
For them it took a while to respond, I first contacted them on 20th July, they took few days to answer and then finally I placed order on Thursday 24 of July, and Monday I got the invoice, so pretty fast. ^^
Now hope the UPS comes today!

TwoShoes wrote in post #10609366
Also I'm just about to order the 18cm Reflector and some Grids, I was wondering which degree grids are generally used most? As a few sets I've looked at around the place have different combinations.

Depends on how tight you want to keep the beam

phamster wrote in post #10607949
the deep octa was a little fussy.. but i guess i had to learn it is pro equipment and can handle the firm stretching..

The Deep Octa is the hardest to put together out of all my Rotaluxes. It does get a little easier in time, but I'm not sure whether that is the fabric stretching, or the repeated practice!

Rudi wrote in post #10609926
The Deep Octa is the hardest to put together out of all my Rotaluxes. It does get a little easier in time, but I'm not sure whether that is the fabric stretching, or the repeated practice!

Yep, the MidiOcta is a fair bit easier to construct

Rudi wrote in post #10609926
The Deep Octa is the hardest to put together out of all my Rotaluxes. It does get a little easier in time, but I'm not sure whether that is the fabric stretching, or the repeated practice!

I agree lol, maybe its becuase my arm length is that of a toddler, but its so freakin deep!!

Yeah I agree, the first time was a near-death experience.
It's fairly easy once you have some practice but still a little annoying due to the depth of it.

I'm gonna have to get some arm lengthening surgery done for the upcomin 150cm Deep....

The Deep Octa is the toughest of them but it does get easier.

When I first got the 53" Octa it was tough and now I find it to be very easy. The Deep Octa has gotten easier but I don't expect it to get quite as easy as the larger octa's due to the shorter rods with more curvature when assembled.

hey fellas...

so i have the Deep Octa..

it has the double baffle thingy..

so what can i expect?


1. with out baffles.. most efficient.. slightly harsher light like a beauty dish?
2. with smaller inner baffle on, less efficient and softer light than # 1 option?
3. with larger baffle on only.. even softer light, but a more wide spray pattern?
4. with both baffles on.. most inefficient way to shoot, but creates the most soft light?

My deep octa had one of the ribs shoot all the way through the end pocket, just tore a hole after about a year of use. Fortunately I've a friend who has commercial sewing machines in his factory and will repair it for me, just got to get over there and do it. Yeah, it's tight, but it's also pretty amazing.

Well I pulled the trigger and will soon be the proud owner of a Ranger RX Quadra AS (2) A-head kit

phamster wrote in post #10612549
hey fellas...

so i have the Deep Octa..

it has the double baffle thingy..

so what can i expect?


1. with out baffles.. most efficient.. slightly harsher light like a beauty dish?
2. with smaller inner baffle on, less efficient and softer light than # 1 option?
3. with larger baffle on only.. even softer light, but a more wide spray pattern?
4. with both baffles on.. most inefficient way to shoot, but creates the most soft light?

Yep. Spot on. My fav setup is inner baffle only