Elinchrom Ranger Quanta

phoakm · 22nd April 2009

Hi, saw this. Looks promising.

Any Elinchrom user here can advise the potential of its lightings?

coffee3in1 · 4th May 2009

Woah, I really like the idea of LED modeling light.

phoakm · 5th May 2009

Originally Posted by coffee3in1

Woah, I really like the idea of LED modeling light.

Yap, cut down the power consumption and make the system lighter.

LiOnElLiN · 5th May 2009

imagine using an adapter and attaching a large softbox. might be really off-balance?

btrenkel · 5th May 2009

Very nice - but not much cheaper than today's solution. Although certainly 'lighter' on your shoulder...which speaking of experience is worth a lot.

Complete kit - battery, 2 heads, etc. 2799 USD !!!

http://www.vistek.ca/store/ProPhotoL...-case-set.aspx

At 400 Ws, not super strong. But good enough for quite a bit.

phoakm · 5th May 2009

Originally Posted by btrenkel

Very nice - but not much cheaper than today's solution. Although certainly 'lighter' on your shoulder...which speaking of experience is worth a lot.

Complete kit - battery, 2 heads, etc. 2799 USD !!!

http://www.vistek.ca/store/ProPhotoL...-case-set.aspx

At 400 Ws, not super strong. But good enough for quite a bit.

Er...

.....I would expect a $3K or less.

btrenkel · 5th May 2009

Don't get me wrong - it's certainly a great kit. But only if you shoot a lot with flash.

And I must admit I've not used mine enough, to make the investment I've made, worth it...

Just don't have the time for outdoor/evening shoots

phoakm · 5th May 2009

Originally Posted by btrenkel

Don't get me wrong - it's certainly a great kit. But only if you shoot a lot with flash.

And I must admit I've not used mine enough, to make the investment I've made, worth it...

Just don't have the time for outdoor/evening shoots

I will be using it most of the time for strobing. Currently holding a Jinbei RD600, which the weight of the system is killing me and also the cost of transporting the stuff to and flow.

This system seems to be lighter, which I can dump everything into a bag and maybe with camera system.

I am also considering the Profoto Acute series.

coffee3in1 · 5th May 2009

Originally Posted by phoakm

Er........I would expect a $3K or less.

SGD? Cathay Photo is the local distri... I wonder when can go and hands on the units...

drumma · 5th May 2009

it does look impressive but 400ws.. is abit limiting for me!

phoakm · 5th May 2009

Originally Posted by coffee3in1

SGD? Cathay Photo is the local distri... I wonder when can go and hands on the units...

Base on the oversea news, it will be available in May. I also want to go and molest the units if available.

phoakm · 5th May 2009

Originally Posted by drumma

it does look impressive but 400ws.. is abit limiting for me!

yap!

coffee3in1 · 5th May 2009

Originally Posted by drumma

it does look impressive but 400ws.. is abit limiting for me!

bring the lights closer, if possible.

The 2 head combi is good for the classic clamshell setup w hair light.

All time favourite.

ungku · 7th May 2009

Pretty good system. Can learn preflashes!?!

phoakm · 1st July 2009

Some review on the lightings.

Review

lifestyle1881 · 1st July 2009

This looks very promising for lightweight portable shoot. I was waiting for this for quite some time (ever since it launched) to come here from local distri...but i was told CP a few days ago they are not bring in huge quantity as think it will be too costly for its customers but will consider individual orders.

Anyone want to do MO?

Originally Posted by coffee3in1

SGD? Cathay Photo is the local distri... I wonder when can go and hands on the units...

Sausage · 1st July 2009

Wow.. I had no idea it was sold in a single-head package as well. But I'm keen on picking up the 'ready-to-go' suitcase set with 2 heads. Anyone else interested?

lifestyle1881 · 1st July 2009

Yes i prefer the 2 head kit.

phoakm · 16th July 2009

Interesting video by Scott Kelby on the product.

Scott Kelby Introduction

Quandra with Think Tank

sprewell · 17th July 2009

For this new kit, you are essentially trading more power, weight for something portable yet delivering quality lights.

Just for a comparison, Profoto is running a promo for their 600w pair of compact series for 2k.

But somehow I just seem to like the quanta more.

22nd April 2009	#1
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4th May 2009	#2
coffee3in1 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Simei Posts: 582	Re: Elinchrom Ranger Quanta Woah, I really like the idea of LED modeling light. __________________ flickr

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LiOnElLiN Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 813	Re: Elinchrom Ranger Quanta imagine using an adapter and attaching a large softbox. might be really off-balance? __________________ Zelesjen - Makeup & Photography http://www.zelesjen.com

5th May 2009	#5
btrenkel Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paris & Singapore Posts: 222	Re: Elinchrom Ranger Quanta Very nice - but not much cheaper than today's solution. Although certainly 'lighter' on your shoulder...which speaking of experience is worth a lot. Complete kit - battery, 2 heads, etc. 2799 USD !!! http://www.vistek.ca/store/ProPhotoL...-case-set.aspx At 400 Ws, not super strong. But good enough for quite a bit.

5th May 2009	#7
btrenkel Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paris & Singapore Posts: 222	Re: Elinchrom Ranger Quanta Don't get me wrong - it's certainly a great kit. But only if you shoot a lot with flash. And I must admit I've not used mine enough, to make the investment I've made, worth it... Just don't have the time for outdoor/evening shoots

5th May 2009	#10
drumma Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,823	Re: Elinchrom Ranger Quanta it does look impressive but 400ws.. is abit limiting for me! __________________ weddings . Blog

7th May 2009	#14
ungku Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Posts: 164	Re: Elinchrom Ranger Quanta Pretty good system. Can learn preflashes!?!

1st July 2009	#15
phoakm Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CCK Posts: 5,401	Re: Elinchrom Ranger Quanta Some review on the lightings. Review __________________ OIC - New Evolution My Flickr

1st July 2009	#17
Sausage Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: At home Posts: 1,075	Re: Elinchrom Ranger Quanta Wow.. I had no idea it was sold in a single-head package as well. But I'm keen on picking up the 'ready-to-go' suitcase set with 2 heads. Anyone else interested? __________________ Singapore anime news Machine Mess

1st July 2009	#18
lifestyle1881 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 262	Re: Elinchrom Ranger Quanta Yes i prefer the 2 head kit.

16th July 2009	#19
phoakm Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CCK Posts: 5,401	Re: Elinchrom Ranger Quanta Interesting video by Scott Kelby on the product. Scott Kelby Introduction Quandra with Think Tank __________________ OIC - New Evolution My Flickr Last edited by phoakm; 16th July 2009 at 10:34 PM.

17th July 2009	#20
sprewell Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Serangoon Central Posts: 784	Re: Elinchrom Ranger Quanta For this new kit, you are essentially trading more power, weight for something portable yet delivering quality lights. Just for a comparison, Profoto is running a promo for their 600w pair of compact series for 2k. But somehow I just seem to like the quanta more.