vdschoor 0 #1 September 17, 2004 I am looking for a battery pack to reduce the recycle time on my flash (550EX) and I was wondering if anyone had tried the Canon one, "Transistor Pack E" Or should I just go the whole nine yards and get myself a Quantum battery pack? Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #2 September 17, 2004 I've never tried the Canon since I don't use Canon cameras but, I have tried a couple of different models of the Quantum battery packs and they all worked quite well. Just be careful how you run the cords from your helmet to the pack. Peace, Z Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #3 September 17, 2004 I've used the "E" and it works fairly well... I can't compare it with the Quantum though, since I have not used it... the "E" is light and and compact, you can mount it on the helmet (which is how I use it). JAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #4 September 17, 2004 That sounds nice - Both of the Quantum units I tried were too heavy to have mounted on the helmet. They fit best on a belt or in a pouch around my waist. The cycle time was freakin' awesome though. I just couldn't justify jumping with that much extra gear for the most part. With new batteries, my flash cycles quite fast so I just spend a few extra bucks on new ones when I want to use it. Peace, Z Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 September 17, 2004 I have a Quantum now and it works much better than the Canon unit ever did for me. If I had it to do over again I'd get the twin output Quantum unit. Oh and I've helmet mounted it just fine. (The Turbo z that is)---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #6 September 17, 2004 How big is that thing? I can't remember which units I tried - I borrowed them from a friend just to test - but they were both too big and heavy to helmet mount. As far as output goes it's was like pluggin' the flash into a freakin' car battery Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #7 September 17, 2004 The one I have. http://www.qtm.com/battery/turboz_main.html#specs---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #8 September 17, 2004 That looks like a much more appropriate sizeThanks, Z Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #9 September 17, 2004 This is new and seems like a neat deal..... http://www.qtm.com/battery/turbo_c_main.html#specs---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #10 September 17, 2004 QuoteI have a Quantum now and it works much better than the Canon unit ever did for me. If I had it to do over again I'd get the twin output Quantum unit. You know you could right? Sell me your Turbo Z, and buy yourself the 2x2. I am only going to use one flash, so I don't need the 2x2 I think. Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #11 September 17, 2004 A plus for the 2X2 is that is will also power the camera. When shooting ground events, one battery powers both units for high volume shooting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
videointhesky 0 #12 September 17, 2004 I have been using the Quantum Turbo Battery http://www.qtm.com/battery/turbo_main.htm With my Minolta 35mm 7Xi w/5400Xi flash, Canon 10D w/550EX flash and I will also be using it with my New Canon 20D w/550Ex flash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
