Mobile power pack for studio strobes

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Hi everyone,

I'm in need of some options of powering my studio lights on location.

I would normally mount double speedlites for extra power and flexibility but I'd like to start using my studio lights as I feel more comfortable with them.

I'm using elinchrom lights, so what's the best option for batteries etc?
 
Innovatronix or Godox :thumbs:
 
Yip that ^
Not cheap though
 
yeah i had a look.... not cheap at all?!

are there cheaper alternatives bar just using speedlites lol
 
There's the recent bare bulb speed lights that give lots more power than a std speedlight (from about £350 OTTOMH, godox Lencarta and others), then there are purpose built portable studio lights, from about £500 see ilux, lencarta, bessel.

But the inverter is probably cheaper if you want to use your current heads and if they're powerful enough.
 
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weight is more of an issue for me then price for location. Particularly if you need a lot of portability. The bare build speed lights give much more power then speed lights. I have one and generally I'm pretty happy with it. I don't think it has enough power to overcome ambient, but I knew this before I bought it. Purpose built lights are more powerful, but cost lots more. I'd be considering rangers as we'll as @Phil V 's list depending on your priorities.
 
Muss said:
Hi everyone,

I'm in need of some options of powering my studio lights on location.

I would normally mount double speedlites for extra power and flexibility but I'd like to start using my studio lights as I feel more comfortable with them.

I'm using elinchrom lights, so what's the best option for batteries etc?
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I got a 300w/s studio strobe with a battery pack you wear around your shoulder like a sling on Ebay from Quantuum, a Polish firm. It's good. Excellent for weddings. Just a normal studio strobe taking Bowens S modifiers which you can also use outside. A bit like this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Portable-...raphy_Flash_Lighting_Kits&hash=item4858d75657


Also on Ebay are strobes from Hong Kong with embedded batteries like this one~: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Portable-...K_Photography_Flash_Heads&hash=item5d48f5c9de

No idea how good or reliable they are but they look very portable.
 
Ah Rooster. Now you have done it! I like the look of the first link a lot. Going to have a look at quantum stuff now.

I've seen those lights in the second link melt in your hands, literally!
 
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Ah Rooster. Now you have done it! I like the look of the first link a lot. Going to have a look at quantum stuff now.

I've seen those lights in the second link melt in your hands, literally!
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Mind that's Quantuum with two U's. Had a quick look for their website but it seems to be under construction or something. I paid £200 for mine, it's a good solid piece of kit. If you have an assistant at a wedding they can act as a human light stand and follow you about. This is an old listing for the one I got: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOBILE-St...Pack-MOBILE-Lamp-BOWENS-fit-NEW-/250901101669
 
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