freefalle 0 #1 June 6, 2009 I just picked up a 580ex2. I am considering getting a quantum power pack or something similar to provide fast recycle times. However, I'm not sure what to get, I see several on the market varying in price etc. Anybody have any advice? Thanks Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #2 June 6, 2009 QuoteI just picked up a 580ex2. I am considering getting a quantum power pack or something similar to provide fast recycle times. However, I'm not sure what to get, I see several on the market varying in price etc. Anybody have any advice? Thanks Chuck It all depends on what you want to do, but I have the quantum turbo 2x2 .. and all I can say is.. you dont want to ever work without it. Its the difference between a 1fps camera or a 5fps camera.. do you want your flash to be ready when YOU want to take the shot, or do you want to wait till the flash is ready for you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
videointhesky 0 #3 June 6, 2009 Also look at the Quantum Turbo SC Quantum Turbo SC at B&H Photo http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart&A=details&Q=&sku=467222&is=REG You will also need to get the Quantum CZ connection cable for the Canon 580EX II Quantum Turbo SC http://www.qtm.com/?page=3141&qmode=c Quantum Turbo Recycle Chart http://www.qtm.com/?page=3102&qmode=c&back_one=&clear_qpower_features=&back_one=&clear_qpower_features=&back_one=&clear_qpower_features=&back_one=&clear_qpower_features=&back_one=&clear_qpower_features=&back_one=&clear_qpower_features=&back_one=&clear_qpower_features=&back_one=&clear_qpower_features= Notice: Current Owners of Canon 580EX II ( TYPE II ONLY) and Turbo 2x2, Turbo SC, Turbo C Important Operating Notice Solution: Set Flash Custom Function #01 Auto power off to Disable (1) Problem The custom function on the Canon 580EX II is set to (0)enabled when shipped. This function enables the flash go to sleep after a predetermined time of idling. If custom function 01 is not turned off the flash will go to sleep and the Turbo Batteries will shut down. If C.Fn 01 is not disabled you must turn the Turbo OFF and then ON otherwise it will not wake-up when the flash awakes. Disabling this function will prevent the above Turbos from shutting down. Connecting Procedure for Canon System / Canon 580EX II with above Turbos If the procedure below is not followed the Turbo with not operate. Mount flash to camera. Connect Turbo long CZ/short CCZ flash cable between 580EX II & Turbo 2x2, Turbo SC or Turbo C. Turn on camera and flash. Turn on the Turbo last. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #4 June 6, 2009 Thanks guys, I'll add one of these to my shopping list. I'm picking up a couple of more lenses I want the canon 2.8 70-200L and the sigma 50-500. That should A) break be for a while and B) be everything I need to do what I want for now. Thanks for the advise Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #5 June 7, 2009 Strongly recommend the IS version of the 70-200Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
