Meet my NEW STUDIO !!!

WhiteLight

Senior Member
So!!!
After a super long wait, here it is...
The whole idea started with getting a low cost solution to see what it was i wanted to do..but then after reading around i figured, sooner or later i would want a 'better' system.
This moved from the regular ad-hoc setups from various eBay/Chinese sites to Paul C Buff's Alien Bees
Didn't work out for me cos there is no presence outside the USA & the price that i would have had to pay even considering zero issues was not very economical.
If something had gone wrong, i would have to pay shipping costs from here to USA centres.

Thus, i decided to make a bold move & go in to a system that would support me for life.
i really don't like the idea of spending some & then investing again to improve...

So, cutting the story short, here is my studio gear:

1) Elinchrom Style RX 600 (2)
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2) Skyport System

This comprises of 1 Skyport Speed Transmitter, 2 Speed RX Transceivers, 1 Universal receiver (extra, for SB700) & I USB MKII

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3) Elinchrom Rotalux 100cm Deep Octa

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4)Elinchrom Rotalux 50x130cm Softbox

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5) Elinchrom Softlite White Reflector 70cm Beauty Dish (White)with Diffuser Sock

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6) Elinchrom Reflector 21cm

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with Full Grid Kit

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Barn Door

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And Snoot & Grid Kit

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7) Elinchrom PolyStand

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That's about it..
By far, this has been the most expensive investment i've ever made, but i think this will serve me well for any & every situation that i may come across.
i want to take a moment to thank MANY friends here who answered many queries of mine, specially @WayneF & @gqtuazon who were REALLY patient helping me out.
i don't think i would have learned the basics of lighting or the differences in equipment if it hadn't been the good nature of very many people here..
thank you :)

It took me a very long time to understand lighting, what was needed, choosing the system etc.
Elinchrom has a good presence in India, so with the worldwide name the brand carries, it was a good system to invest into.
did i say i was frigging flipping out looking at my gear???!!!!
 
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gqtuazon

Gear Head
Congratulations! That is a huge investment but with the Elinchrome, I am certain that it will provide similar or better quality and the local support that is available with their costumer service. So, when is the cargo going to arrive?
 

WhiteLight

Senior Member
Congratulations! That is a huge investment but with the Elinchrome, I am certain that it will provide similar or better quality and the local support that is available with their costumer service. So, when is the cargo going to arrive?

I just picked up all the modifiers & accessories today.
Was from a local dealer.
The heads will be home on Thursday.. He had stock of only one, so i told him i'll pick both together.
 

WhiteLight

Senior Member
I can't wait to see what you can do with this setup. Hope you have a nice BIG room for all of it.

haha.. honestly, i hope i can do justice to it..
The studio is the one i had discussed some time earlier in another thread.. my garage..
just beginning work on it in a day or 2.. should be completed in a couple of weeks tops
 

Moab Man

Senior Member
Congratulations, not for the equipment as much as having got the nerve together to jump in with both feet and go for it. Well done and I wish you the best.
 

WhiteLight

Senior Member
Congratulations, not for the equipment as much as having got the nerve together to jump in with both feet and go for it. Well done and I wish you the best.


"Do or do not. There is no try"
-Master Yoda

:)

i realised if i didn't give it a go, it would always bother me.
And now seemed to the perfect time too ;)
 

wud

Senior Member
Woooooooo!! Congratulations - or maybe, job well done are better! Beauty dish... mmmh. And that last PolyStand you are gonna LOVE. You almost cannot take a bad image with that one.

And quite a setup, its gonna be awesome!
 

Lawrence

Senior Member
Wow - that is some impressive equipment. Well done and best of luck - may it all bring you much happiness and a great return on investment.
Oh and thanks for letting me know who to turn to for lessons on lighting when I am ready.
 
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