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Equipment & Techniques => Medium Format / Film / Digital Backs – and Large Sensor Photography => Topic started by: Raphael on September 24, 2008, 03:04:23 pm
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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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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.
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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:)
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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
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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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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
[email protected]
Capture Integration, Phase One Dealer of the Year (http://www.captureintegration.com)
877-217-9870 | National Atlanta / Miami
404-234-5195 | Cell
Sign up for our Newsletter (http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1101868815210&p=oi) | Read Our Latest Newsletter (http://www.captureintegration.com/our-company/newsletters/)
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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
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thank you all for the replies.
Chris , if you did find a dedicated case, let me know.
cheers,
R.
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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
[email protected]
[a href=\"http://www.captureintegration.com]Capture Integration, Phase One Dealer of the Year[/url]
877-217-9870 | National Atlanta / Miami
404-234-5195 | Cell
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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.