Acute ringflash transport solution

[Raphael]

Hi everyone,

It might be a little offtopic, but does anyone have a recommendation for packing an acute ringflash with a  soflight reflector for transport? I can't seem to find a dedicated case.

thanks for your input.

R.

[Sean Reginald Knight]

Check out drum and cymbal cases for the reflector. It is safest to pack the ringflash in a case like the Versaflex with your power pack.

[perbernal]

Hi everyone,

It might be a little offtopic, but does anyone have a recommendation for packing an acute ringflash with a  soflight reflector for transport? I can't seem to find a dedicated case.

thanks for your input.

R.
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Hi Raphael,

You should look into the Pro Ring Diffuser from Profoto. Depending on how you use your ring flash, main or fill light, it´s an good alternative to the regular ringflash reflector with similar effect. It goes on top of the ring light and packs nicely in a aircase from Tenba. I have a version of this bag that packs two Acute 1200´s or two Acote 600B´s plus two heads with two grid reflectors and the ring flash itself. And it comes in just under 50 lbs when you travel:)

[paul_jones]

I used a Tenba car case for that setup for in town use and by pulling off the camera mount could fit it in a pelican case for tougher protection.
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i have my acute ring flash packed in a pelican 1650 case in a seperate compartment with a my acute lights. its got 2 inches of foam around it, but i have still smashed the glass at the front twice!
the tubes been ok, just the protection glass. so what ever you do, make sure it has quite a bit of very soft foam around it.

paul

[clawery]

Here are a couple of Tenba Car Cases that we carry and I'm checking on a dedicated one for your
Acute ring flash.


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[James R Russell]

Here are a couple of Tenba Car Cases that we carry and I'm checking on a dedicated one for your
Acute ring flash.
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Chris Lawery
Sales Manager
chris@captureintegration.com
Capture Integration, Phase One Dealer of the Year

877-217-9870 | National  Atlanta / Miami
404-234-5195 | Cell 
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I doubt if those Tenba cases will cut it.  We transport our Ring flash in an Anvil case that I am positive will survive the next Russian attack and we've still busted the protective glass.

It is one of the few items I rent when traveling and it's cheaper than replacing the front glass and paying american airlines, $22,000 for baggage overage.

JR



JR

[Raphael]

thank you all for the replies.
Chris , if you did find a dedicated case, let me know.

cheers,

R.

[clawery]

thank you all for the replies.
Chris , if you did find a dedicated case, let me know.

cheers,

R.
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I talked with MAC and they do not have a specific case for the ring flash.  James is correct.  The car cases are good for location to location transport, but flying may be a bit different.  Tenba does offer the Aircase line, but it is not as robust as an Anvil style case or even a Storm case.  With all of the new luggage charges, it is getting more difficult to take your own personal equipment on location.

Chris Lawery
Sales Manager
chris@captureintegration.com
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[TMARK]

I'd rent when you get there.  I have my ring in a Pelican 1550, foam cut to fit.  First time on a plane the glass broke.  

With the baggage restrictions now I roll really really light.  If I fly I rent.