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Does anyone have one and what do you think of it.

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Oh, just curious, why are Quantum so cheap pre owned, is it perhaps they are ott when new.
 
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I have a Quantum Turbo 2x2 which I bought about 3 years ago.

I bought it after covering an awards ceremony where, due to the speed of the event the winners became ever more orange as each award was given out and the flash unit couldn't recycle quickly enough.

It cost a small fortune, but I've never regretted it.
 
I have three Quantum Turbos, all have been excellent workhorses, although I tend to use one most of the time, and the others as and when I need to.
As for being cheap on ebay, I've found there is a reason behind that. If you buy a cheap Turbo, you tend to need to replace the battery not too long after. Having said that, there's a few places that will replace the battery and mail it back to you for around £55 all in. I've replaced the batteries in all three of mine over the years. Had one for just over five years, one for four years and the final one was bought about three and a half years ago.
 
From the look of it its just a speedlite with a battery pack so you could do alot better for alote cheaper :).

You can get some really decent, cheap battery packs for speedlites and then splash out on an all singing all dancer Canon 580EXII & then grab 1 or a couple External Battery packs
 
kiteninja said:
From the look of it its just a speedlite with a battery pack so you could do alot better for alote cheaper :).

You can get some really decent, cheap battery packs for speedlites and then splash out on an all singing all dancer Canon 580EXII & then grab 1 or a couple External Battery packs
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Not for the 45 series, and not everyone uses Canon flash, hence the Turbos, which is what I want for my 45 digital.

You also need to remember that the Turbo connects to the high voltage input NOT the battery input this is why it reduces receycling by so much.

I have a standard Quantum Battery 2 which is superb but occasionally I need fast recycling.
 
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JSER said:
Not for the 45 series, and not everyone uses Canon flash, hence the Turbos, which is what I want for my 45 digital.

You also need to remember that the Turbo connects to the high voltage input NOT the battery input this is why it reduces receycling by so much.

I have a standard Quantum Battery 2 which is superb but occasionally I need fast recycling.
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Keep your hair on, I was giving you another options and noticed you use a 60D hence refering too the 580EXII you can use any flash gun with those battery packs and the recycle time is exactly the same as your precious Turbo2.

If your using a High voltage output surely you can just use a trigger but seeing as though you've bought it doesn't really matter.


Sorry for trying to help :).
 
kiteninja said:
Keep your hair on, I was giving you another options and noticed you use a 60D hence refering too the 580EXII you can use any flash gun with those battery packs and the recycle time is exactly the same as your precious Turbo2.

If your using a High voltage output surely you can just use a trigger but seeing as though you've bought it doesn't really matter.


Sorry for trying to help :).
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What do you mean keep your hair on I was simply responding to a comment, blimy :shake: and pointing out the difference, anyone would think I had been rude or done it it capitals, sheesh :eek:

How have I bought one, again you are wrong, I said I had the Battery TWO NOT the Turbo.
 
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Depends if you want speed/capacity or just capacity.

The turbos do both and unless you have newer flashguns, they will eventually melt the internals.

I use a mixture if 2x2 and turbo 3. Both never let me down and would recommend either, although the 3 does have better connections and buttons.
 
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Depends if you want speed/capacity or just capacity.

The turbos do both and unless you have newer flashguns, they will eventually melt the internals.

I use a mixture if 2x2 and turbo 3. Both never let me down and would recommend either, although the 3 does have better connections and buttons.
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Interesting, it is in fact a Metz 45 CL4 Digital, I use the Quantum battery 2 which is superb, and I would never be without it, BUT and this is it, shooting wildlife as I do, it does 2fps on recharge at 3.5 seconds, and you know for birds that is not enough, hence the need I believe for a Turbo, am I right, you will know.

I am told the Turbo can cut that in half.
 
Sounds like the turbo for you
Try and get a 2x2 or newer as they gave different cells than the old turbo.
A second hand one is worth the risk as new cells aren't that much and you can DIY
 
I have a turbo 2x2 that I am about to pop up on flebay which has had new cells installed about 4 months ago and only been used a couple of times since. - interested make me an offer.
 
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I have a turbo 2x2 that I am about to pop up on flebay which has had new cells installed about 4 months ago and only been used a couple of times since. - interested make me an offer.
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Its mainly for my disabled teenage son, so as his only income is DLA the price is all important, how will I know which is yours Sir.
 
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Sounds like the turbo for you
Try and get a 2x2 or newer as they gave different cells than the old turbo.
A second hand one is worth the risk as new cells aren't that much and you can DIY
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You say DIY, how do you know what batteries!

Thanks
 
dpurslow said:
I have a turbo 2x2 that I am about to pop up on flebay which has had new cells installed about 4 months ago and only been used a couple of times since. - interested make me an offer.
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When will you be putting it on, thanks.
 
Thanks I will look into that, I have seen recelling on ebay, will check the instructions on Google
 
Thanks, that is a superb insight into the quantum battery and now printed off, and for that they charge £80ish, wow, this is a DIY job I would enjoy doing
 
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