The Quadra Hybrid RX Pack with Lead-Gel Battery pack delivers an impressive 400Ws of power in a small package that weighs in at only 6.6 lb. while offering has portability, flexibility and professional convenience features you would expect from a company of Elinchrom's stature. The powerful pack can recycle in 0.41 to 2.26 seconds at 115V with full power flash durations as short as 1/3,000 sec. with the S (Standard) head and 1/5,700 with the A (Action) head. The Quadra Hybrid RX has a 6.6 stop power range that's variable in 1/10 stops and can distribute power in a fixed 2:1 asymmetrical ratio (66 - 33%) or 100% through one head.
The pack has a built-in ELS Skyport Receiver with 8 channels that can handle 4 distinct groups of flashes and not only allows you to trigger your pack at distances up to 393' but gives you control of power, on/off, modeling light functions and HyperSync activation. Free software for Mac and PC computers is available with the transmitter to add additional features a they become available. Add an optional USB Wi-Fi module for computer control and software that allows you to use specially designed apps that allow full remote control via your for iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
The full-functioning miniaturized S flash head which is ideally mated to the 400Ws Ranger Quadra Hybrid battery-powered pack. At only 0.6 lb and measuring only 5.9 x 3.3 x 3.1", the head not only packs well and is eminently portable, but is mountable in situations that would be impossible for a full-sized flash head.
The "S" designation for Standard, might look like the head is an under-performer as compared to its "A" counterpart, but on the contrary, the Standard is capable of very fast flash durations as short as 1/3,000 sec - perfectly adequate for nearly all applications. The Hybrid S Head does away with conventional halogen modeling lamps in favor of a low-draw LED lamp that produces the tungsten equivalent of 50W, and ships with a standard 5.3" umbrella reflector. Elinchrom also offers the EL-RQ adapter for those who want to use standard full-sized accessories and reflectors. The head comes with a removable 8.2' head cable. Optional 5.0' and 11.5' cables are available.
The Elinchrom Skyport SPEED Transmitter can control basic functions of Elinchrom units such as the BXRI 250/500, Ranger Quadra and D-Lite-it with their built-in ELS Receiver, and Elinchrom RX units to which a Transceiver RX (not included) is attached. The Skyport remote control system works at distances up to 196' (60m) indoors and up to 393' (120m) outdoors and syncs at up to 1/250 sec. It can control flashes in 4 selectable workgroups, and there are 8 frequency channels for interference-free operation.
The Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Hybrid RX Pack With Lead-Gel Battery pack delivers an impressive 400W/s of power in a small package that weighs in at only 6.6 lb. But that's just the beginning. It has portability, flexibility and professional convenience features you would expect from a company of Elinchrom's stature. Besides power it has speed and can recycle in 0.41 to 2.26 seconds at 115V at flash durations as short as nearly 1/6,000 sec. But what's power without control? The Quadra Hybrid has a 6.6 stop power range that's variable in 1/10 stops and can distribute power symmetrically or asymmetrically.
It also has a built-in EL-Skyport Receiver with 8 frequency channels that can handle 4 distinct groups of flashes. The optional transmitter not only allows you to trigger your pack at distances up to 393' but gives you control of power, on/off, modeling light functions and Speed Sync activation. Free software for Mac and PC computers is available with the transmitter, adding additional features such as Flash-Delay for strobing effects. Add an optional USB Wi-Fi module for computer control and software that allows you to use specially designed apps that allow full remote control via your for iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Power, impressive features and performance and lightweight make the Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Hybrid RX pack hard to beat.
The RQ Hybrid S Flash Head by Elinchrom is a powerful, full-functioning miniaturized flash head which is perfectly mated to the 400W/s Ranger Quadra Hybrid battery-powered pack. At only 0.55 lb and measuring a mere 5.9 x 3.3 x 3.1", the head not only packs well and is eminently portable, but is mountable in situations that would be impossible for a full-sized flash head.
The "S" designation for Standard, might look like the head is an under-performer as compared to its "A" counterpart, but on the contrary, the Standard is capable of very fast flash durations as short as 1/3,000 sec. - perfectly adequate for most applications. The Hybrid S Head does away with conventional halogen modeling lamps in favor of a low-draw LED Pilotlight that produces the tungsten equivalent of 50-60W, depending on your choice of the standard, included 70 degree or optional 55 degree reflector. Elinchrom also offers the EL-RQ adapter for those who want to use standard full-sized accessories and reflectors. The head comes with a removable 8.2' head cable, while optional 5.0' and 11.5' cables are available.
Using the Elinchrom Skyport SPEED Transmitter you can control basic functions of Elinchrom units such as the BXRI 250/500, Ranger Quadra and D-Lite-it with the built-in ELS Receiver, and Elinchrom RX units to which a Transceiver RX (not included) is attached. To control all RX functions of Style RX, Ranger RX, Ranger Quadra RX (only Ranger Quadra RX with serial numbers from 4001 onwards) and Digital RX from a computer, the USB Transceiver RX 19354/19348 (not included) and the latest EL Skyport software (not included) are required. With this software, additional features are available such as Strobing, Counter and more.
The Skyport remote control system works at distances up to 196' (60 m) indoors; up to 393' (120 m) outdoors, and up to 1/250s shutter speed. It can control flashes in 4 selectable workgroups, and there are 8 frequency channels. With 40-bit security, you get interference-free operation.
The Transmitter synchronizes remote flash units when each is fitted with either a "Universal" receiver (not included) that fits all flash brands or the Transceiver RX (not included) fitting Style RX, Digital RX and Ranger RX units or units with EL-Skyport Transceiver built-in (BXRi 250/500 & Ranger Quadra AS). The RX Transceiver also provides control over the power and modeling lamp of all Elinchrom RX flash units, directly from the Skyport Transmitter Speed. This transmitter uses a 3V lithium battery (CR2430).
Maximum Watt/Seconds | 400 |
Guide Number | f/64.5 @ 3.3' (1.0 m) @ ISO 100, with 48° reflector |
Output | Power range A (100%): 25-400W/s Power range B (33%): 8.2-132W/s |
Flash Variability | 6.6 f/stop (8.2 - 400W/s) in 1/10 stop increments |
Flash Ready Indicator | Audible beep, LED visual |
Distribution | Symmetrical/Assymetrical |
Recycle Time | Fast 100% A or A+B output: 0.41 sec. min. power, 2.26 sec. max. power Slow 100% A or A+B output: 0.95 sec. min. power, 7.8 sec. max. power Fast 33% A output: 0.18 sec. min. power, 7.8 sec. max. power Slow 33% B output: 0.37 sec. min. power, 2.7 sec. max. power |
Flash Duration | Flash duration at t0.5, Quadra Hybrid-S flash head: Outlet A (100%): 1/1,200 sec. Outlet B (33%): 1/3,000 sec. Outlet A+B (100%): 1/1,500 sec Flash duration at t0.5, Ranger Q-A flash head Outlet A (100%): 1/2,800 sec. Outlet B (33%): 1/5,700 sec. Outlet A+B (100%): 1/4,000 sec |
Battery Life | Flashes out of one charged battery at min power Slow / Fast: 2,000 / 1,500 Flashes out of one charged battery at max power Slow / Fast: 150 /110 |
Charging | 90-260VAC charger Recharging time: 2.0 hours to full charge from depleted battery |
Triggering | Included sync cord Optical slave Built in EL-Skyport wireless receiver (requires transmitter) |
Sync Voltage | 5.0V |
Overvoltage Protection | Fuse |
Voltage Stabilization | ± 0.5% |
Flash Ready Indicator | Ready light, Switchable audible beep, dimming while recycling |
Operating Voltage | 90-260VAC, 50/60Hz |
Sync Voltage | 5.0VDC |
Triggering | Sync cord (3.5 mm), optical slave, built-in Skyport receiver Receiver range: up to 393' (120 m) outdoors, 131' (40 m) indoors |
Circuit Protection | Fuse |
Fan Cooled | Yes |
Auto Dump | Yes |
Dimensions | Pack including battery: 8.2 x 6.0 x 3.3" (21 x 15 x 8.5 cm) Battery: 6.0 x 3.5 x 3.3" (15 x 9.0 x 8.5 cm) |
Weight | Pack: 6.6 lb (3.0 kg) with battery Battery alone: 3.7 lb (1.7 kg) |
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Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 10.5 x 8.0 x 8.0" |
Maximum Watt/Seconds | 400 |
Photometrics | f/16.5 @ 6.56' (2.0 m) ISO 100, with RQ 5.3" (13.5 cm) 70° reflector f/22.4 @ 6.56' (2.0 m) ISO 100, with RQ 7.0" (18 cm) 55° reflector f/32.4 @ 6.56' (2.0 m) ISO 100, with RQ adapter and EL-HP 48° reflector |
Flash Duration | @ t0.5 Outlet A (100%): 1/1,200 sec. Outlet B (33%): 1/3,000 sec. Outlet A+B (100%): 1/1,500 sec. |
User Replaceable Flashtube | Yes |
Changeable Reflector | Yes |
Circuit Protection | Yes |
Cable Length | 8.2' (2.5 m) |
Modeling Light Wattage | 20W LED Pilotlight (50-60W tungsten equivalent) |
Modeling Light On/Off Switch | Yes |
Fan Cooled | No |
Dimensions | 5.9 x 3.3 x 3.1" (15 x 8.5 x 8.0 cm) |
Weight | Head: 0.55 lb (0.25 kg) Cable: 0.4 kg (0.88 kg) |
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Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.0 x 8.0 x 5.5" |
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