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By: Jared

Jared — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:13:34 +0000

Scott, I noticed that you said you can plug your Ranger in while working in the studio, is there and accessory that needs to be purchased in order to do that? I had read on another site that you cannot power it off of normal ac power. I am in the process of deciding between the ranger and the new bxri 500 set you reviewed recently, but if I can plug the ranger in for studio use, then I think I will go with it. Thanks so much for everything you do.

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By: Dan Carr

Dan Carr — Sun, 04 May 2008 05:54:57 +0000

The style Rx and the Ranger RX systems are very different beasts. I dont think it would be redundant to own both of them. I myself only own the Ranger RX but I work almost entirely on location. The style RX600s recycle from full power MUCH quicker than the ranger which takes some time. In a studio situation, the quick recycle would be much appreciated.

Scott , I think you have done a great job this week with these posts but the one thing i think is misleading people here is the statement that ‘When youâ€™re not shooting on location, it makes a killer studio strobe that plugs into a standard electrical outlet”

Correct me if i’m wrong (and i’d love to be) but as someone has already pointed out running the Ranger from AC is extremely limiting. Youd be much better to just leave it unplugged and charge it up at the end of the shoot. That said, the RX600s will probably stand up much better to a fast-paced shooting situation where you are firing away very quickly. In some circumstances the Ranger would be hard pressed to keep up without overheating if you were using it alongside the RX600s.

Great recommendations though all round. I’m glad to see someone else flying the Elinchrom flag. I know a lot of pros are using the profoto system but if portability is a necessity, the Elinchrom is half the size and the same power. Its weather sealing is also fantastic, mine is almost always soaking wet and ive never had any trouble with it.

By: Rock Photo Star RH

Rock Photo Star RH — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:37:07 +0000

If I am following this right, you’ve advised getting 1-2 Elinchrom RX600 for in studio because of being able to control wirelessly with the Skyport RX’s … but for location, you recommend a totally separate 2 grand plus system.

Can’t one of the RX600’s be used with the power pack?

Or can the Skyport RX’s wirelessly control the settings, incl. power, of the Ranger RX strobe of your portable kit.

By: Bill R

Bill R — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:17:49 +0000

Robert, Scotty, et al:
The instruction manual (downloadable from the Elinchrom website) for the Ranger RX states that the unit is usable with the charger plugged in to AC voltage if you want to wait 50-60 seconds between flashes.

Bill R

By: Brad Vautrinot

Brad Vautrinot — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:29:10 +0000

Excellent series, Scott.

Can you use the Skyports to trigger the SB-800 units?

Brad

By: drazen

drazen — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:00:44 +0000

Hi,

I have exacty the same question as a couple of readers above:
1. If I bought this on-location system, would I still be able to use it as my main studio system as well? Do you have both systems? Would it be redundant to have both?
2. what’s the best price performance strobe to illuminate the inside of the lastolite hilite….

keep up the good work….

DRazen

By: Sharlene

Sharlene — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:50:59 +0000

Hi,

Great info! In deciding between the 53″ and 74″ octabanks, how many people would you say they each cover in a group portrait? Any other considerations to help choose?

Thanks, Sharlene

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By: Scotty Graham

Scotty Graham — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:22:01 +0000

Scott, I have a similar question as Robert and Charles. If I bought this on-location system, would I still be able to use it as my main studio system as well? Do you have both systems? Would it be redundant to have both?

I liked Kramon’s line…”I think this is a hot post!”….he is so right. Each day, I couldn’t wait to get on-line to read your next post…and I really am on the “other side of the world”…in Indonesia!!

Thanks again, Scott for a great week of posts!!

Scotty

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