Garball wrote:
Well, I'm at a disadvantage as I own neither Elinchrom or Buff lights.
From what I have researched it looks like the Elinchrom might have a circular ring used to attach to the head. If it's close to the Norman I can pop a couple of holes in the cage, perhaps shim it and be in business - this is total speculation on my part - I just want to obtain the best quality of light that the PLM2 can deliver. It seems sad to undue all your superb engineering by placing the head off center. Photographers aren't anal - naw!
From what I have researched it looks like the Elinchrom might have a circular ring used to attach to the head. If it's close to the Norman I can pop a couple of holes in the cage, perhaps shim it and be in business - this is total speculation on my part - I just want to obtain the best quality of light that the PLM2 can deliver. It seems sad to undue all your superb engineering by placing the head off center. Photographers aren't anal - naw!
This is what the PLM V2 Elinchrom cage looks like:
Inside diameter of the Elinchrom mounting ring is 117mm. Outside diameter is 139mm.
I think if I were you, I'd get one of these speed ring inserts:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/3 ... apter.html
separate the tripod legs of the PLM cage from the Elinchrom (or AB) mount,
drill 3 holes near the perimeter of the Norman speed ring insert, and bolt the PLM tripod to that. The flange of the Norman insert would have to be bent up a bit to match the angle of the tripod legs and the hub might need to be bent a bit as well.
I think this adaptation should be easy to do.
Dave F.