Elinchrom Ranger Quadra - Using on Location (notes and images)

roanjohn wrote in post #8317158
RUDI - Thanks!!!

conserv - Yeah, I already changed the setting so it moves at 1/2 stop for each button press. I know that at 1/10th, it is hard to remember how many button press you did and so forth - so I kept looking at my readings to make sure I wasn't shooting at full power the whole day.

fivegallon - I actually got the impact empty weights from B&H (they were like $18 each) Double zipper on each sides and quite easy to pack. When I got there, just filled them with medium/flat rocks...... it worked great the whole day!! Had two of them to anchor a stand and portalux softbox.

Didn't know they were available, great idea. And i guess the more thrifty could just take some old empty cushion covers...

Here is a link from B&H:

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …mpty_Saddle_San​dbag_.html

It's a wonderful product and packs light!! Just like the Quadra.

I'm a little late to the party but wanted to add my pat on the back: Great series Roan.

I also wanted to mention that power increments can be adjusted in the non-Quadra RX world IF you're using the USB dongle and EL Skyport software:

Hi Dave!

It would be great if that adjustment could be made to the RX reciver and not the just for the USB dongle. Hopefully Elinchrom will take skyport a step further in the next incarnation. Something like Profotos air would be awesome.

Kindest

Thanks Dave!! I'm pretty sure that the new version of the big Rangers will have a skyport built in....... and maybe a new transmitter!! That would be awesome!! Maybe just in time for Photokina (?)

Paul - .........or like the Cyber Commander (ducks).

roanjohn wrote in post #8330442
Paul - .........or like the Cyber Commander (ducks).

Yea wouldnt i love a CG model of something that looks its from a 70's sci-fi movie..

Damn! Haters and non-believers everywhere! The end is coming, the end is coming...

roanjohn wrote in post #8330442
Thanks Dave!! I'm pretty sure that the new version of the big Rangers will have a skyport built in....... and maybe a new transmitter!! That would be awesome!! Maybe just in time for Photokina (?)

Paul - .........or like the Cyber Commander (ducks).

Sadly, photokina is only every 2 years...so that'd mean 2010.

Paul - Agreed. Luap needs to hire a good designer to do an overhaul of his products......maybe somebody from Apple, make everything look sexy and drool worthy!!

Cathpah - didn't realize Photokina is every 2 years.......... So what is the next big show coming up? I know there is a big expo here in NYC sometime in October.......