Comments on: Elinchrom Ranger Quadra S Pro Kit Review

By: Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Kit « Jr::.|Photography

Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Kit « Jr::.|Photography — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:07:01 +0000

[...] Yes…it works and expensive. Lot’s have been written about this kit but the quick and easy is right here on Terry White’s Blog. [...]

By: Terry White

Terry White — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:49:02 +0000

Cambridge, I think there’s a slight breakdown in terminology here. Yes, the Quadra has to run off battery! However, the battery pack can be plugged into the AC at the same time and not run down during long shoots. So the battery pack would have to first be charged enough to power the Quadra lights, then from there it can be running off AC. Hope that helps.

By: Cambridge Jones

Cambridge Jones — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:14:43 +0000

Hi Terry; I just chatted with the main UK supplier and they say that the system can’t in fact run on AC – just battery – did you get different views or experience?
Cheers
CJ

By: Cambridge Jones

Cambridge Jones — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:37:34 +0000

One question: presumably there is no way to run a third light light from teh system but would a speedlight or equivalent chime in OK does anyone think?
Cheers

By: Cambridge Jones

Cambridge Jones — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:32:33 +0000

Terry – really helpful – thanks. I wasn’t aware they could also run from the mains power which is a real bonus the amount I tend to shoot off in a longish session.

By: William Beem

William Beem — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:17:56 +0000

Nice review. I think I’d definitely want a separate battery for each light, based upon what you’ve described here. Not only to eliminate the cable length issue, but it seems that you’d need a different battery to vary the light output from each one.

By: matt

matt — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:58:22 +0000

thanks for including the links to your gear.

By: Otto Rascon

Otto Rascon — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:08:20 +0000

Thanks for your thoughts on this system Terry. I love how tiny this heads are! That softbox looks pretty darn cool as well.

So about the short cables. Is there an extension cord that will not kill a whole f-stop stop each time you daisy chain it? Thanks Terry!

By: Mark Astmann

Mark Astmann — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:52:44 +0000

Great overview of the Ranger Quadra Terry, thanks. There is always confusion on the difference between S and A heads. Remember that this is Swiss made and English is not their first language. It may be easier to remember that “S” stands for standard flash duration for things like portraiture, still live, landscape photography. “A” stands for action for sports or anywhere else you have to stop fast action.

By the way, there is also a 5′ cable for people who want to put the battery pack on their shoulder and shoot. This really come in handy for photographers who have the Ranger Ring flash. There is an adapter cable to run Ranger heads from the Quadra. Imagine being able to roam an event with a Ringflash and portable battery pack! Also, can be daisy chained together, however, you lose one F-Stop each time you connect another cable.

Mark Astman
Product Lighting Manager
Bogen Imaging, Inc.

By: Mike Kearns

Mike Kearns — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:52:42 +0000

Wow! What a cool blog…… informative , captivating, with fantastic pictures. Wow.

Sheree & I were talking about you & your family this morning. A great American success story of hard work, innovation, commitement & Family .

Mike