Gear – Elinchrom Ranger Quadra lighting
When I first saw the new battery-powered Elinchrom Ranger Quadra pack and head, I thought it was a waste. All that money for a pack and head system that only delivers 400 WS of power. I wanted something bigger.
Now that I have been dragging hundreds of pounds of lighting gear to weddings (my battery alone weights 25 lbs), I am beginning to rethink my choices. I really do think the Elinchrom Quadra could be perfect a wedding photographer, especially one that does not have a full-time assistant. Imagine being a wedding photographer in the middle of a hot August. Even in Cleveland, you have to think about the summer and gear weight.
Here is a video from Scott Kelby with a basic run through of the features:
(video credit: Scott Kelby)
[UPDATE - About two days after writing the post below, I bought a Quadra two-head setup. I have to say that I love it. However, it also means a complete move away from Alien Bees. Being a wedding photographer, I could not resist the light weight, but power system. Next will be an Elinchrom Ranger RX AS two-head system for more power.]
If you have any experience with the Quadra as a wedding photographer, definitely let me know.
See y'all soon,
Hunter
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