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Portable power that is affordable?
I just saw this link on my RSS feeds and knew folks would be interested. http://www.innovatronix.com/explorerXT.asp It got a rave reveiw at DIY Photography http://www.diyphotography.net/portable- … uct-review I am thinking that is is a good thing, but would love to hear if anyone has tried their products before. Sep 08 08 10:07 am Link Seems to be a very good deal. I use the Vagabond II which is the same price. I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with mine which just goes to prove that reliable portable power is attainable within the $250 to $300 price range. Sep 08 08 10:12 am Link That looks like a great answer. I use a Honda EU2000 generator, only because I already had it. Never had any problems but it cost a lot more. Sep 08 08 10:16 am Link I have the Innovatronix. It will run two lights sufficiently, so long as you aren't blasting them at full power all the time, and that you use the modelling light only when necessary. The battery life is good. I normally only use one light on location/outdoors anyway. Sep 08 08 10:19 am Link Vagabond ll. Its a great product. Looks great, and performs even better Sep 08 08 10:23 am Link J Gunmann Photos wrote: 1000 seems totally reasonable if it will run my profoto acute packs, any idea if it can handle the amperage draw from one or more packs? Sep 08 08 10:43 am Link I used it (Explorer XT) with a Profoto Compact 600 and I think it's underpowered. It worked but you can hear it struggling every time it recycled. Kind of funny, the fan starts to sputter as it spins to full speed, then it's fine again. I didn't try it with my pack though. Sep 08 08 12:40 pm Link I got the Vagabond II and will be putting it to use real soon. :-) Sep 08 08 02:34 pm Link I use the Tronix Explorer 1200 with my Profoto and Speedotron my results http://breganphoto.blogspot.com/2007/12 … 200ws.html I also use a Vagabond I with a 400 and 800. Sep 08 08 02:59 pm Link you get LONG recycle times at full power and it can be finiky with Profoto. the Dynalite inverter/battery is great, but $1000.00 i just use a Hensel Porty and Profoto 7bs or i get a honda gennie, but Profoto can be picky with the eu2000 Jim Sep 08 08 03:02 pm Link Seems to be more expensive and heavier than a vagabon II Sep 08 08 03:03 pm Link ive been using my vagabond II with 3 b800's no problem, it hasnt run out on me during any half-day shoots yet, i havent really tried to stretch it yet Sep 08 08 03:04 pm Link The Vagabond II seems to be the best bang for your buck for a reliable battery pack. I've used mine with both a Dyna-lite set and Bowens monolights. Works great. I've heard of people making their own for cheaper. But if you want a decent quality ready-made product, this seems to be about the best deal going. Sep 08 08 06:56 pm Link |
