Comments on: Your Questions on the Elinchrom Octabank http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759 Scoops, tips and comments published exclusively for friends of Scott Kelby Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:47:16 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: John http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759/comment-page-1#comment-199835 John Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:50:32 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759#comment-199835 Just to keep this blog going... I listen to the advice from both Joe and Scott. Many thanks to both of you for sharing. I love the octa with the Ranger RX (I use both A, and S style heads), and added the 39" mini octa to another Matthews stand with wheels - all from B&H - had to purchase the extension cable to allow me to place them some distance apart. This craving for more - knowledge to provide the best image possible does not stop. Several clients have stated that they look much younger in the image than what they see in the mirror - I believe its because the softness of the light smoothes their skin and eliminates imperfections. Any lights added are to refine the image even further. My pocket says says - hey I feel much lighter now, but my heart loves the light!. Thank You! Just to keep this blog going… I listen to the advice from both Joe and Scott. Many thanks to both of you for sharing. I love the octa with the Ranger RX (I use both A, and S style heads), and added the 39″ mini octa to another Matthews stand with wheels – all from B&H – had to purchase the extension cable to allow me to place them some distance apart. This craving for more – knowledge to provide the best image possible does not stop. Several clients have stated that they look much younger in the image than what they see in the mirror – I believe its because the softness of the light smoothes their skin and eliminates imperfections. Any lights added are to refine the image even further. My pocket says says – hey I feel much lighter now, but my heart loves the light!.

Thank You!

]]> By: craschworks » Blog Archive » links for 2009-07-15 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759/comment-page-1#comment-163853 craschworks » Blog Archive » links for 2009-07-15 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:01:24 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759#comment-163853 [...] Photoshop Insider Blog By Scott Kelby » Blog Archive » Your Questions on the Elinchrom Octabank Now, this rig certainly isn’t cheap, but I actually think it’s a bargain, because if you get this one rig, you’re pretty much set for portraits (you’ll wind up using this one light and a reflector, and that’s about all you need). The Ranger Kit at B&H Photo (which is the flash head, battery pack, a hard case, and accessories), goes for around $2,029, and then you need the 74? Octabank softbox itself, (which goes for around $1,100) and then I recommend a Matthews’s Hollywood C-stand to hold it all (for around $150, plus you should buy some wheels for it). (tags: octabank lighting photography) [...] [...] Photoshop Insider Blog By Scott Kelby » Blog Archive » Your Questions on the Elinchrom Octabank Now, this rig certainly isn’t cheap, but I actually think it’s a bargain, because if you get this one rig, you’re pretty much set for portraits (you’ll wind up using this one light and a reflector, and that’s about all you need). The Ranger Kit at B&H Photo (which is the flash head, battery pack, a hard case, and accessories), goes for around $2,029, and then you need the 74? Octabank softbox itself, (which goes for around $1,100) and then I recommend a Matthews’s Hollywood C-stand to hold it all (for around $150, plus you should buy some wheels for it). (tags: octabank lighting photography) [...]

]]> By: Jerry http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759/comment-page-1#comment-154326 Jerry Fri, 22 May 2009 19:21:43 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759#comment-154326 For the Matthews C-Stand, where can I buy wheels. I search on B&H and find nothing. It's wheels to support the 74" Octa. Thanks in advance for your time. - jerry For the Matthews C-Stand, where can I buy wheels. I search on B&H and find nothing. It’s wheels to support the 74″ Octa. Thanks in advance for your time. – jerry

]]> By: Tony http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759/comment-page-1#comment-142385 Tony Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:26:44 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759#comment-142385 What's a boy to do? What’s a boy to do?

]]> By: Stanley http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759/comment-page-1#comment-103782 Stanley Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:12:16 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759#comment-103782 Does Elinchrom octabank work with Broncolor head? Could you let me know the adapter for Broncolor? Thanks! Does Elinchrom octabank work with Broncolor head? Could you let me know the adapter for Broncolor? Thanks!

]]> By: Bob http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759/comment-page-1#comment-72494 Bob Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:56:47 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759#comment-72494 This might be just what I want; should work outside with no issues, which is where I'm need more light. What about the shape of the softbox . . why this shape vs. rectangular? How much does all of the weigh? This might be just what I want; should work outside with no issues, which is where I’m need more light. What about the shape of the softbox . . why this shape vs. rectangular?

How much does all of the weigh?

]]> By: Andra Howard http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759/comment-page-1#comment-41989 Andra Howard Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:03:28 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759#comment-41989 Scott, What is the best light kit setup for doing weddings? I need a good light kit for doing weddings. Thanks Scott,
What is the best light kit setup for doing weddings? I need a good light kit for doing weddings.

Thanks

]]> By: luis http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759/comment-page-1#comment-39213 luis Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:47:54 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759#comment-39213 wait...i'm a bit confused, let's say i'm just in studio, do i need the battery pack, or can i just buy the free lite S and octabank??? wait…i’m a bit confused, let’s say i’m just in studio, do i need the battery pack, or can i just buy the free lite S and octabank???

]]> By: Jamie Jones http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759/comment-page-1#comment-36890 Jamie Jones Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:55:09 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759#comment-36890 Hi Scott I stumbled across your web page while doing a google search on 'Elinchrom Ranger Users' I am a press photographer based in the Midlands area (UK) and have used Elinchrome for 15 years and always been very impressed with them. But I have never used the Ranger series, and on location away from power sockets I have been using a number of Canon flashguns with pocket wizards that has given me some very good results. But I always want more quality for my features stuff. Recently I have been considering getting a ranger set with a couple of batteries and three heads to use for all my location work. But seeing that I already have 7x mains flash heads I am very much in two minds. (I currently have 3x Classic 500's & 3x Style 600 & 1x Classic 1000 head) I mainly use the Style 600 heads which replaced the Classic head, but I couldn't bring myself to sell them on. As I don't know anyone with a Ranger set I was wondering if you didn't mind me asking you what your views and experiences, good & bad are with this equipment? What Items would you recommend? I often find that I use a three head set up for indoor work (one with a softbox on the subject, one 3/4s backlight with honeycomb softbox and one light into the background) Do you have a preferences regarding the “A” or “S” heads? Is there anything to be gained by having the Speed battery packs over the standard packs? Do you carry spare batteries and if so how many per pack? How long does it take to set up and take down the Octa on location? I look forward to your reply Regards Jamie Hi Scott

I stumbled across your web page while doing a google search on ‘Elinchrom Ranger Users’

I am a press photographer based in the Midlands area (UK) and have used Elinchrome for 15 years and always been very impressed with them.

But I have never used the Ranger series, and on location away from power sockets I have been using a number of Canon flashguns with pocket wizards that has given me some very good results. But I always want more quality for my features stuff.

Recently I have been considering getting a ranger set with a couple of batteries and three heads to use for all my location work. But seeing that I already have 7x mains flash heads I am very much in two minds.

(I currently have 3x Classic 500’s & 3x Style 600 & 1x Classic 1000 head)

I mainly use the Style 600 heads which replaced the Classic head, but I couldn’t bring myself to sell them on.

As I don’t know anyone with a Ranger set I was wondering if you didn’t mind me asking you what your views and experiences, good & bad are with this equipment? What Items would you recommend?

I often find that I use a three head set up for indoor work (one with a softbox on the subject, one 3/4s backlight with honeycomb softbox and one light into the background)

Do you have a preferences regarding the “A” or “S” heads?

Is there anything to be gained by having the Speed battery packs over the standard packs?

Do you carry spare batteries and if so how many per pack?

How long does it take to set up and take down the Octa on location?

I look forward to your reply

Regards

Jamie

]]> By: Alex V http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759/comment-page-1#comment-25531 Alex V Tue, 25 Dec 2007 07:04:11 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759#comment-25531 Anyone have preferences regarding the "A" or "S" heads? Anyone have preferences regarding the “A” or “S” heads?

]]> By: Brandon http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759/comment-page-1#comment-23054 Brandon Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:12:41 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759#comment-23054 Do you only use the 74" softbox, or can I get a 53"? What is the difference? Especially in the interest of portability such as use for weddings. Do you only use the 74″ softbox, or can I get a 53″? What is the difference? Especially in the interest of portability such as use for weddings.

]]> By: Mike http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759/comment-page-1#comment-20473 Mike Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:57:09 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2007/archives/759#comment-20473 Has anyone with the 600RX's used them with a Vagabond or Tronix Explorer? I've read where one will work at a time but not two. I just can't see paying the price for the Ranger battery pack. Has anyone with the 600RX’s used them with a Vagabond or Tronix Explorer? I’ve read where one will work at a time but not two. I just can’t see paying the price for the Ranger battery pack.

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