Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

If you have any standard Elinchrom light modifiers you really should have this adapter. It makes the Quadra so much more versatile. It's especially nice when you want to boost the Quadra's output with reflectors like the Maxilight or silver beauty dishes.

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

Does the job. I only wish Elinchrom had a more substantial locking system. Either way this will work. Should have been included with the QUADRA SYSTEM. Don't leave home with out it!

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

I purchased a few of these to use in conjunction with the ranger quadras so I may use the Rotalux line of modifiers as well as use heavier umbrellas and other larger modifiers.
They have worked decently for over a year, however the weak link in this product tends to be within the plastic frame itself as the connector/spud receiver is a simply an aluminum sleeve inserted into the plastic housing, which will crack after prolonged use.
Connecting a 60" umbrella or 22" Beauty dish seems to have weakened the structure faster.
While these are necessary for using quadras with most modifiers, the pricepoint and weakness barely justify the price.

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

Do it job as i expected. I can use most of the standard softboxes or octas (whithin Elinchrom limitation of size and weigth). A metal base unit may be better…

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

First, I love my Quadra set up. I have two of these adaptors as they were necessary to accommodate anything other than the handful of Quadra specific modifiers. Within the first week, the plastic base cracked. I took these to a machine fabricator to have the bottom part made out of aluminum. Ended up costing me about [$] each more but I don't have to worry about anything breaking near the mount anymore.

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

I bought this for a specific use case on location; the ability to leverage my small and mid-size elinchrom softboxes with my speedlites instead of bulkier AC packs/Quadra etc. I mount the boxes with this adaptor to a nano stand and use the Manfrotto articulated arm (single) to position a 580EX II speedlite behind it (just fits). This is a plastic adapter and while well-made, it is a bit pricey IMO... If this were a metal base or perhaps a bit heavier constructed I would give it 5 stars. ...trade off is always weight though and most people probably prefer lighter vs heavier for Quadra/location kits.

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

I use this so i can attach Rotalux softbox to my Ranger Quadra.

- it does the job
- no problems with adaptor

-price is on the high side

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

Very durable! I think it would hold more weight than advertised.

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

Once you've the Deep Octa with a Ranger Quadra, it's not likely you'll ever want to use another brand of light modifier again. The Reflector Adaptor is the only way to use both. If you need two, get three. For those rare but almost inevitable times that wind or humanity knocks your light stand to the ground, the adapter seems to sustain the most damage. Better the adapter than the light itself.

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

A must have if you want to use regular modifiers. I used this with a 39" Deep Octa to mount the Quadra A-head. You have to watch the sharp edges inside when mounting the head. I can see why some people breaks the arm (there's a Manfrotto mod on the net) as the material can get weaken from repeated use or over tightening.

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

I am not sure if it is as flimsy as some of the other reviews suggest, but it is not as sturdy as the light modifier mounts on studio strobes.

It is a little awkard to attached the Quadra head onto this mount and there is no protection or cover for the flash tube when no softbox or reflector is attached (which you have for the quadra head in the standard reflector.

It would have just been easier if Elinchrom just made the mount part of the quadra head, instead of the smaller mount that fits the very limited number of modifiers specific to the Quadra Ranger.

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

I use it to attach my Quadras to my Photoflex LiteDome soft boxes. Seems a little pricey, though, for what it is. But if you have to have it...

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

This is an important item to have to use other Elinchrom modifiers along with the Ranger Quadra system.

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

A little too expensive, but it necessary for adding reflectors to the Quadras. Has a sturdy mount for putting on booms or light stands.

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

Does the job - holds my 39" Deep Octa or a 27" Maxisoft without issues so far. I agree with other reviews out there that it seems a little flimsy. If Elinchrom could have just made it sturdier they'd have a great solution for the small size of the Quadra and the need for big modifiers sometimes. Only had it for a couple weeks now so we'll hope it lasts. Expensive for what it is though!

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

An essential add-on to the Ranger Quadra so you can use their wide variety of light modifiers.

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

I use this for teh 39" Deep Throat Rotalux and that is the limit for this adapter as far as size/weight goes. It just seems to flex more than it should for what you pay for it.

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

This is a must have for the Quadra in order to use a long throw reflector. It's not quick and easy to set up and loosing screws is too easy.

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

The Rangers are great lights and the ability to use modifiers is essential. These adapters very simply allow for the mounting of modifiers...not too much to review. The one thing I will say is that they are not easy to remove. Attaching them isn't bad, but it's a struggle to remove them.

Comments about Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Reflector Adaptor for EL Reflectors:

This is my first review as I felt compelled. First, let me say this is a necessary item if you wish to use any light modifiers except for the small soft box made for the quadra head. It's a fairly simple product and is pricey for what it is. I used it only a handful of times and it worked fine. While setting up for an assignment and planning to use a mid sized Elinchrom octa, I was securing this adapter to my c-stand and the tightening screw literally ripped the plastic housing off the aluminum underneath leaving me no way to secure the adapter to my light stand. This is something I never expected, but it appears to be a poor assembly issue. I have yet to contact Elinchrom. [...] This piece should be bulletproof and apparently it's not. SO..I would recommend as it's necessary until another option arrives, but be very careful with it as it can break without notice.