Elinchrom Quadra or Ranger?

Watched a fair bit of the third day of the Zack Arais CreativeLive workshop video yesterday - besides being very useful, it was very funny to see Zack getting really annoyed with the ABs because of their shot-to-shot variability

mickeyjuice wrote in post #10717518
Watched a fair bit of the third day of the Zack Arais CreativeLive workshop video yesterday - besides being very useful, it was very funny to see Zack getting really annoyed with the ABs because of their shot-to-shot variability

When I was watching it live I noticed that as well.

sc0rp wrote in post #10717300
This looks like a great solution and a hell of alot cheaper then the new RRS QR flash bracket coming out.

yeah, I looked at the RRS and other camera brackets, I liked the Manfrotto b/c it's $64. And it extends to 17 inches and can pivot laterally for directional light.

Anyone know how I can attach this RRS L plate to the Manfrotto?
I shoot in portrait mode and L plate would make it easier to hold my camera.

http://reallyrightstuf​f.com …sp?ic=BMBD10%2D​LB&eq=&Tp=

pnmd wrote in post #10717752
Anyone know how I can attach this RRS L plate to the Manfrotto?

Wouldn't you be better off attaching the Manfrotto to the RRS?

Sheldon N wrote in post #10717024
That is pretty sweet looking! I'm just imagining using it with a full size Ranger and a Maxispot. Now THAT would be some serious on-camera flash!

I think the Maxispot would be too cumbersome. I looked at the Alzo flip bracket with their softbox but decided it was too big:
http://www.alzodigital​.com …racket_digital_​camera.htm

If you like the Alzo Flip, check out Morris bracket which looks identical and it's only $56:
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ical_Horizontal​_Flip.html

mickeyjuice wrote in post #10717772
Wouldn't you be better off attaching the Manfrotto to the RRS?

Not sure how to do that. Spoke with RRS and they said I'd need quick release plate and clamp to work with the L bracket. Pic of the Manfrotto:

Holy smokes Peter... talk about portability... that would be a beast for club shoots

Interesting Peter... would it support your plastic beauty dish? ...that i'd like to see

It may support it but personally I would never want to be carrying a rig of that nature. Personal preference I guess.

Anyone here used or seen the Visico Strip Boxes that are on ebay? A strip box is the next thing on my list and these look like quite a cheap alternatives. I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience.

TwoShoes wrote in post #10718487
Anyone here used or seen the Visico Strip Boxes that are on ebay? A strip box is the next thing on my list and these look like quite a cheap alternatives. I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience.

Can you grid them?

telles75 wrote in post #10718009
Holy smokes Peter... talk about portability... that would be a beast for club shoots

you could light up the whole club

Rai33 wrote in post #10718334
Interesting Peter... would it support your plastic beauty dish? ...that i'd like to see

it does support the Kacey BD but it's heavy

TMR Design wrote in post #10718360
It may support it but personally I would never want to be carrying a rig of that nature. Personal preference I guess.

totally agree, a BD is way too big. A Strobella would be perfect lol!

http://cgi.ebay.com …ltDomain_0#ht_2​210wt_1137

Is what i was talking about, they seem OK?

The Visico boxes are ok. Not great, not terrible. The grids have much to be desired. Materials and build are ok.

TwoShoes wrote in post #10718487
Anyone here used or seen the Visico Strip Boxes that are on ebay? A strip box is the next thing on my list and these look like quite a cheap alternatives. I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience.

mickeyjuice wrote in post #10718589
Can you grid them?

I like the one I have, but it's not the one that you can have with a grid. They have two sizes and only one has a grid for it.