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Quantum Instruments Battery Pack - Turbo SC Slim & Compact Battery with 100/240 VAC Universal Charger

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The Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack ("S" for Slim and "C" for Compact) provides typical all-day flash shooting capacity like the standard Turbo, yet weighs less than 1 lb and fits easily in a shirt pocket.

State-of-the-art NiMH batteries power the Turbo SC for lightning-fast recycling times and high capacity. Despite its mini proportions, it provides up to 225 full-power flashes with Quantum's Qflash units, or 400 shoe mount flashes, on a single 1.5-hour charge. And, like all Quantum batteries, the Turbo SC features a computerized "fuel gauge" that clearly displays the amount of power remaining and monitors charging progress.

Compatible with all Quantum "C" and "CC-Series" flash cables.
Power monitor "fuel gauge" tells you exactly how much power remains, and a red warning light for when power gets low.
Includes a removable belt clip.
Please click here for Flash/Camera Compatibility & Module Selection Chart.
Battery Type High-Voltage NiMH battery pack (no memory)
Recycle Time Based on full power:
1.4 seconds with shoe mount flash
1.8 seconds with handle mount flash
3.0 seconds with Qflash
Number of Flashes [rated at full power flash, thousands in fully automatic mode]
400 with shoe mount flash
325 with handle mount flash
225 with Qflash
Recharging Time 1.5 hrs
Remaining Power Indicator 4-Led Display (Full, 3/4, 1/2 and 1/4)
Dual Flash Capability No
Belt Clip Yes
Shoulder Strap Optional
Dimensions 5.14 x 3.6 x 1.3" (150 x 91 x 33mm)
Weight 15 oz (422 g)
Quantum Instruments Battery Pack - Turbo SC Slim & Compact Battery with 100/240 VAC Universal Charger
  • Charger for Turbo Compact & SC Battery with US/Canada Plug
  • Limited 1-Year Warranty
  • REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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    Quantum InstrumentsTurbo SC Battery Pack
     
    4.8

    (based on 158 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (128)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (25)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (3)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (1)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (1)

    98%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Fast charge (137)
    • Reliable (123)
    • Long-lasting (116)
    • Easy to install (72)
    • Lightweight (68)

    Cons

    • Pricey (18)

    Best Uses

    • Digital photography (60)
    • Professional cameras (58)
    • Travel (51)
    • Photography (48)
    • Portrait photography (42)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Pro photographer (81), Semi-pro photographer (35), Professional (28), Photo enthusiast (8)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (60)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Quantum Turbo SC Battery

    I have been using this with my Canon Speedlite 580 EX II for a little over a year now. This product works well if you read the literature and fully understand the indicators on the...Read complete review

    I have been using this with my Canon Speedlite 580 EX II for a little over a year now. This product works well if you read the literature and fully understand the indicators on the battery pack, how to connect and power up the unit, and most importantly how to set up the custom functions on your flash. For the Canon Speedlite 580 EX II you have to set the C.FN 12 to 1 for recycling with an external power source. Most people know this, but there was also a notice by Quantum that states you should set C.Fn 01 to 1 to disable the flash going to sleep mode. C.Fn 01 is a great feature if running on straight AA batteries, but if the flash goes to sleep the Quantum Turbo SC loses it's connection to the flash. You can determine if the Quantum Turbo SC has detected the connection to the flash by checking the yellow LED with the Flash symbol on the battery pack. If the LED is steady on you have a good connection to the flash. If the yellow LED is flashing it means that the high voltage has shutdown because the connection to the flash has not been detected. I am embarrassed to admit how long it took me to figure out why I wasn't getting the flash to fire as often as I was expecting it to when connected to the Turbo SC. Hopefully this will help somebody else out down the road.

    VS

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    Small but lacks Battery power

    I purchased this product a couple weeks ago to shooting weddings with. The size of the battery is great, it slips onto your belt and you hardly notice the weight. The bad things were...Read complete review

    I purchased this product a couple weeks ago to shooting weddings with. The size of the battery is great, it slips onto your belt and you hardly notice the weight. The bad things were that the battery died about half way through the wedding and the flash recharge time isn't great, especially indoors when using a full flash. I missed a few shots because the battery was recharging.

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    5.0

    Great Battery Pack

    By ProfessorX

    from Houston,TX

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Fast Recharge
    • Long-Lasting
    • Reliable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Digital Photography
      • Photography

      Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

      This is a small yet powerful battery pack that I love to use with my Quantum Trio. Provides great power in any situation. Turns a dark room shot into a brilliantly lighted photo. Love this pack

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      4.0

      Works as expected

      By Tom

      from Boston

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy to Install
      • Fast Recharge
      • Reliable
      • Solid Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Digital Photography
        • Photography

        Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

        I used this battery pack to power my Nikon SB800 flash during an event. The flash held more than enough charge throughout the event and plenty in reserve.The recycle time is good. You cannot shoot continuously (what can) and it recycles in just over a second.Make sure you buy the Quantum cable for it. If you buy a third party, Quantum has a bright pink note on the flash itself that tells you to only use Quantum cables as others may cause damage. B&H's website does not give any indication of that!

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        • No

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        5.0

        "Walk softy but carry a big stick"

        By Manny

        from Tampa, Florida

        About Me Pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Install
        • Fast Recharge
        • Long-Lasting
        • Reliable
        • Solid Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Digital Photography
          • Photography
          • Portrait Photography
          • Travel

          Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

          It might be small but it carries a ton of power. Before this I carried the power pack for the Metz 60 series flashes. When I switched over to these (I have 2) life became easy. I have taken over a thousand photos (ISO 400) in one session and none of the charge indicator lights went out. Great design. I still can't get over how compact this unit is. Quantum is all about quality

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          • No

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          5.0

          Time saver

          By Mancon001

          from Salt Lake City, UT

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy to Install
          • Fast Recharge
          • Long-Lasting
          • Reliable
          • Solid Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Photography
            • Portrait Photography
            • Travel

            Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

            I do events, and this battery pack could not be any better tool to have in you case or backpack. It saves you money and time in changing batteries or flashes. This baby worked all night with out leaving me behind or waiting to recharge my flash. If you shoot events and don't have this in your gear you are missing out.

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            • No

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            5.0

            This is my third

            By GrizzlyAK

            from Anchorage, AK

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Fast Recharge
            • Long-Lasting
            • Reliable
            • Solid Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Back Up
              • Digital Photography
              • Photography
              • Portrait Photography
              • Travel

              Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

              Excellent battery. My third. I use them on location to power my Nikon SBs, and more and more often, in the studio just because it is so easy, and with the iTTL, adjustment of eaach flash from camera position, is just too convenient to overlook. Won't replace studio lights if you need the power, but will work even better in a 'whole lot' of situations. These are lightweight, long lasting, and powerful.

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              • No

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              5.0

              Great Battery Pack!

              By Paul

              from Coral Gables, FL.

              About Me Pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy to Install
              • Long-Lasting
              • Reliable
              • Solid Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Digital Photography
                • Photography
                • Portrait Photography
                • Travel

                Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                I shoot a lot of Corporate events and weddings. It will last you all night long, no more going crazy replacing AA batteries on my flash.

                Great buy, Great performance!

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                5.0

                Portable and Powerful

                By Moments in Digital Photography

                from Edmonton, Alberta

                About Me Pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy to Install
                • Fast Recharge
                • Solid Construction

                Cons

                • No strap included

                Best Uses

                • Digital Photography
                • Photography
                • Portrait Photography
                • Travel

                Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                As a wedding and event photographer, we are always looking to reduce the load we are carrying without sacrificing features or functionality. The Turbo SC offers us a great combination of portable power in a lightweight battery. We also like the battery level indicator which will tell us when the battery is getting low and needs to be recharged.

                So far it's only seen limited use as wedding season is just starting here but in the limited testing we've done so far it seems to recycle quickly and provides adequate power for the times we'd need it on a typical wedding day.

                My only knock against it is that it didn't come with a shoulder strap. They included a mail-in card for a free strap but the offer isn't available in Canada.

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                5.0

                All the power I need and more!

                By Paul

                from Boston

                About Me Pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy to Install
                • Fast Recharge
                • Long-Lasting
                • Reliable
                • Solid Construction

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Photography
                  • Special Event Photography

                  Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                  This is just perfect...and adds to the length of power and number of images and quickness of recycle time...love it!

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                  • No

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                  4.0

                  plenty power in a small package

                  By Starpix

                  from Greater NY area

                  About Me Pro Photographer

                  See all my reviews

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy to Install
                  • Fast Recharge
                  • Reliable
                  • Solid Construction
                  • Very Portaable

                  Cons

                  • High price

                  Best Uses

                  • Back Up
                  • Digital Photography
                  • Good For Slave Unit
                  • Photography
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                  This is a great battery for location shoots. When new, they will provide ample power for an entire job, convenient to wear on your belt or on a small strap or hung on a tripod.
                  This is my second SC, I don't need any larger pack with two of these on hand.
                  I power my Quantam flash and have purchased a CKE cord to power my Nikon flashes as well. This battery with a Nikon SB800 or SB900 makes for an ideal setup for event photography where mobility is important.
                  The price is a little steep, but the performance is dependable.

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                  5.0

                  Top notch products!

                  By Dick

                  from Fresno, CA

                  About Me Casual Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Fast Recharge
                  • Reliable
                  • Solid Construction

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Digital Photography

                    Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                    I replaced my old Quantum Turbo battery with the SC. The size reduction is a real plus for me.

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                    • No

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                    2.0

                    ehhh, probably ok for a casual shooter

                    By Katie

                    from Boston, MA

                    About Me Pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy to Install
                    • Long-Lasting
                    • Solid Construction

                    Cons

                    • Not Reliable
                    • Slow Recharge

                    Best Uses

                    • Portrait Photography
                    • Travel

                    Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                    This was going to be the back up/second for my Turbo 3 so that when I had a very flash heavy day I could use this while the 3 was charging. I used it for one afternoon and noticed quickly it did not produce the same power to my quantum flash as the turbo 3. I did a bunch of tests and found its recycle time to be poor and it just did not produce the same light quality as the other model. I very quickly returned it and will just purchase a second turbo 3 but felt that it would be a fine battery for a beginner and someone not doing events. it works and lasts a long time but just isn't as advanced as the other models.

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                    • No

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                    5.0

                    The Little Turbo That Could

                    By JLK

                    from Virginia Beach, VA

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Fast Recharge
                    • Lightweight
                    • Long-Lasting
                    • Reliable
                    • Solid Construction

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Digital Photography
                      • Photography
                      • Portrait Photography
                      • Travel
                      • Weddings

                      Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                      This little guy does the job. I can shoot a wedding with this and generally never have to go to my backup.Power is consistent throughout the night, even when on 1 LED.The universal charger makes it easy to take abroad.Yes, I would buy another.

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                      5.0

                      Great piece of kit

                      By Wedding Snapper

                      from Melbourne

                      About Me Pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Fast Recharge
                      • Reliable
                      • Solid Construction

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Digital Photography
                        • Photography
                        • Portrait Photography

                        Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                        Really reliable battery pack. Lightweight, sleek AND does the job!

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                        • No

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                        5.0

                        Light with plenty of power

                        By Junie

                        from San Jose, CA

                        About Me Pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Photography

                            Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                            A must have for any wedding photographer.

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                            • No

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                            (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            great pack

                            By psd

                            from ny,ny

                            About Me Pro Photographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Fast Recharge
                            • Long-Lasting
                            • Reliable
                            • Solid Construction

                            Cons

                            • No strap in box

                            Best Uses

                            • Photography
                            • Portrait Photography
                            • Travel

                            Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                            for a product which costs over 500.00 they could have thrown in a strap.I think it's a great product and the second one I bought .light fast great

                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • Yes

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                            5.0

                            Dont wait another day!

                            By Sugar Shane

                            from Washington DC

                            About Me Pro Photographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy to Install
                            • Fast Recharge
                            • Long-Lasting
                            • Reliable
                            • Solid Construction

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Strobists
                              • Wedding

                              Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                              I am a full time wedding pro, I put this off for so long cause of the price thinking I would just keep using my old nikon double a battery pack and that it was good enough. I was dead wrong - I never miss any thing from outshooting and better yet I shoot 10 hour weddings and strobe and flash the entire time and still have yet to drain this beast.

                              Well let me demystify one benefit to this turbo pack - it has no fall off as it gets low on juice- it is as strong at 1 green light left as it is on 4 lights. Unlike double A's as they get drained they take longer and longer to recharge the flash.

                              Go get this thing , you will be glad you did.

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                              5.0

                              Great product

                              By Chicago Bob

                              from Chicago

                              About Me Pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Lightweight

                              Cons

                              • Too Expensive

                              Best Uses

                              • Digital Photography

                              Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                              Very lightweight and holds a charge for a long time. One big drawback is it's price. Very expensive.

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                              • No

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                              5.0

                              Wow, wish I would have known sooner!

                              By Big-C

                              from Gresham, Oregon

                              About Me Pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy to Install
                              • Fast Recharge

                              Cons

                              • Lost the beltclip 1st use

                              Best Uses

                              • Digital Photography
                              • Sports photography

                              Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                              I have the Turbo and use it during sporting events. I purchased the Turbo SC and was surprised by its compact size and its reduced weight. I will purchase another if I get a chance. I can still shoot the Turbo SC and Nikon SB-800 for over 400 shots and in 1 1/2 hours its charged and ready to go. No longer do I need to wait over night for the Turbo to charge.

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                              • No

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                              4.0

                              Great product!

                              By JSPhoto

                              from Pittsburgh, Pa

                              About Me Pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy to Install
                              • Fast Recharge
                              • Long-Lasting

                              Cons

                              • Bulky

                              Best Uses

                              • Digital Photography
                              • Photography

                              Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                              I used this Turbo SC Battery Pack with my Canon Speedlite 580 to photograph weddings; after using it for the first time last week I dont think I can live without it anymore. The design is not that slim and compact as they advertiste.

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                              • No

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                              5.0

                              very handy

                              By Ultracolor

                              from Los Angeles, CA

                              About Me Pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy to Install
                              • Fast Recharge
                              • Reliable
                              • Solid Construction

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Digital Photography
                                • Photography
                                • Portrait Photography

                                Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                This is a very light, sleek, reliable and handy battery.

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                                REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

                                by PowerReviews
                                Quantum InstrumentsTurbo SC Battery Pack
                                 
                                4.8

                                (based on 158 reviews)

                                Ratings Distribution

                                • 5 Stars

                                   

                                  (128)

                                • 4 Stars

                                   

                                  (25)

                                • 3 Stars

                                   

                                  (3)

                                • 2 Stars

                                   

                                  (1)

                                • 1 Stars

                                   

                                  (1)

                                98%

                                of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

                                Pros

                                • Fast charge (137)
                                • Reliable (123)
                                • Long-lasting (116)
                                • Easy to install (72)
                                • Lightweight (68)

                                Cons

                                • Pricey (18)

                                Best Uses

                                • Digital photography (60)
                                • Professional cameras (58)
                                • Travel (51)
                                • Photography (48)
                                • Portrait photography (42)
                                  • Reviewer Profile:
                                  • Pro photographer (81), Semi-pro photographer (35), Professional (28), Photo enthusiast (8)
                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                  • No (60)

                                Most Liked Positive Review

                                 

                                Quantum Turbo SC Battery

                                I have been using this with my Canon Speedlite 580 EX II for a little over a year now. This product works well if you read the literature and fully understand the indicators on the...Read complete review

                                I have been using this with my Canon Speedlite 580 EX II for a little over a year now. This product works well if you read the literature and fully understand the indicators on the battery pack, how to connect and power up the unit, and most importantly how to set up the custom functions on your flash. For the Canon Speedlite 580 EX II you have to set the C.FN 12 to 1 for recycling with an external power source. Most people know this, but there was also a notice by Quantum that states you should set C.Fn 01 to 1 to disable the flash going to sleep mode. C.Fn 01 is a great feature if running on straight AA batteries, but if the flash goes to sleep the Quantum Turbo SC loses it's connection to the flash. You can determine if the Quantum Turbo SC has detected the connection to the flash by checking the yellow LED with the Flash symbol on the battery pack. If the LED is steady on you have a good connection to the flash. If the yellow LED is flashing it means that the high voltage has shutdown because the connection to the flash has not been detected. I am embarrassed to admit how long it took me to figure out why I wasn't getting the flash to fire as often as I was expecting it to when connected to the Turbo SC. Hopefully this will help somebody else out down the road.

                                VS

                                Most Liked Negative Review

                                 

                                Small but lacks Battery power

                                I purchased this product a couple weeks ago to shooting weddings with. The size of the battery is great, it slips onto your belt and you hardly notice the weight. The bad things were...Read complete review

                                I purchased this product a couple weeks ago to shooting weddings with. The size of the battery is great, it slips onto your belt and you hardly notice the weight. The bad things were that the battery died about half way through the wedding and the flash recharge time isn't great, especially indoors when using a full flash. I missed a few shots because the battery was recharging.

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                                5.0

                                Great Battery Pack

                                By ProfessorX

                                from Houston,TX

                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Fast Recharge
                                • Long-Lasting
                                • Reliable

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Digital Photography
                                  • Photography

                                  Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                  This is a small yet powerful battery pack that I love to use with my Quantum Trio. Provides great power in any situation. Turns a dark room shot into a brilliantly lighted photo. Love this pack

                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                  • No

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                                  4.0

                                  Works as expected

                                  By Tom

                                  from Boston

                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easy to Install
                                  • Fast Recharge
                                  • Reliable
                                  • Solid Construction

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Digital Photography
                                    • Photography

                                    Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                    I used this battery pack to power my Nikon SB800 flash during an event. The flash held more than enough charge throughout the event and plenty in reserve.The recycle time is good. You cannot shoot continuously (what can) and it recycles in just over a second.Make sure you buy the Quantum cable for it. If you buy a third party, Quantum has a bright pink note on the flash itself that tells you to only use Quantum cables as others may cause damage. B&H's website does not give any indication of that!

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                                    • No

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                                    5.0

                                    "Walk softy but carry a big stick"

                                    By Manny

                                    from Tampa, Florida

                                    About Me Pro Photographer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Easy to Install
                                    • Fast Recharge
                                    • Long-Lasting
                                    • Reliable
                                    • Solid Construction

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Digital Photography
                                      • Photography
                                      • Portrait Photography
                                      • Travel

                                      Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                      It might be small but it carries a ton of power. Before this I carried the power pack for the Metz 60 series flashes. When I switched over to these (I have 2) life became easy. I have taken over a thousand photos (ISO 400) in one session and none of the charge indicator lights went out. Great design. I still can't get over how compact this unit is. Quantum is all about quality

                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No

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                                      5.0

                                      Time saver

                                      By Mancon001

                                      from Salt Lake City, UT

                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Easy to Install
                                      • Fast Recharge
                                      • Long-Lasting
                                      • Reliable
                                      • Solid Construction

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Photography
                                        • Portrait Photography
                                        • Travel

                                        Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                        I do events, and this battery pack could not be any better tool to have in you case or backpack. It saves you money and time in changing batteries or flashes. This baby worked all night with out leaving me behind or waiting to recharge my flash. If you shoot events and don't have this in your gear you are missing out.

                                        • Was this a gift?:
                                        • No

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                                        5.0

                                        This is my third

                                        By GrizzlyAK

                                        from Anchorage, AK

                                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Fast Recharge
                                        • Long-Lasting
                                        • Reliable
                                        • Solid Construction

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Back Up
                                          • Digital Photography
                                          • Photography
                                          • Portrait Photography
                                          • Travel

                                          Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                          Excellent battery. My third. I use them on location to power my Nikon SBs, and more and more often, in the studio just because it is so easy, and with the iTTL, adjustment of eaach flash from camera position, is just too convenient to overlook. Won't replace studio lights if you need the power, but will work even better in a 'whole lot' of situations. These are lightweight, long lasting, and powerful.

                                          • Was this a gift?:
                                          • No

                                          Share this review

                                           
                                          5.0

                                          Great Battery Pack!

                                          By Paul

                                          from Coral Gables, FL.

                                          About Me Pro Photographer

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Easy to Install
                                          • Long-Lasting
                                          • Reliable
                                          • Solid Construction

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Digital Photography
                                            • Photography
                                            • Portrait Photography
                                            • Travel

                                            Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                            I shoot a lot of Corporate events and weddings. It will last you all night long, no more going crazy replacing AA batteries on my flash.

                                            Great buy, Great performance!

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                                            5.0

                                            Portable and Powerful

                                            By Moments in Digital Photography

                                            from Edmonton, Alberta

                                            About Me Pro Photographer

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Easy to Install
                                            • Fast Recharge
                                            • Solid Construction

                                            Cons

                                            • No strap included

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Digital Photography
                                            • Photography
                                            • Portrait Photography
                                            • Travel

                                            Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                            As a wedding and event photographer, we are always looking to reduce the load we are carrying without sacrificing features or functionality. The Turbo SC offers us a great combination of portable power in a lightweight battery. We also like the battery level indicator which will tell us when the battery is getting low and needs to be recharged.

                                            So far it's only seen limited use as wedding season is just starting here but in the limited testing we've done so far it seems to recycle quickly and provides adequate power for the times we'd need it on a typical wedding day.

                                            My only knock against it is that it didn't come with a shoulder strap. They included a mail-in card for a free strap but the offer isn't available in Canada.

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                                            5.0

                                            All the power I need and more!

                                            By Paul

                                            from Boston

                                            About Me Pro Photographer

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Easy to Install
                                            • Fast Recharge
                                            • Long-Lasting
                                            • Reliable
                                            • Solid Construction

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Photography
                                              • Special Event Photography

                                              Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                              This is just perfect...and adds to the length of power and number of images and quickness of recycle time...love it!

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                                              4.0

                                              plenty power in a small package

                                              By Starpix

                                              from Greater NY area

                                              About Me Pro Photographer

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                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Easy to Install
                                              • Fast Recharge
                                              • Reliable
                                              • Solid Construction
                                              • Very Portaable

                                              Cons

                                              • High price

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Back Up
                                              • Digital Photography
                                              • Good For Slave Unit
                                              • Photography
                                              • Travel

                                              Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                              This is a great battery for location shoots. When new, they will provide ample power for an entire job, convenient to wear on your belt or on a small strap or hung on a tripod.
                                              This is my second SC, I don't need any larger pack with two of these on hand.
                                              I power my Quantam flash and have purchased a CKE cord to power my Nikon flashes as well. This battery with a Nikon SB800 or SB900 makes for an ideal setup for event photography where mobility is important.
                                              The price is a little steep, but the performance is dependable.

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                                              5.0

                                              Top notch products!

                                              By Dick

                                              from Fresno, CA

                                              About Me Casual Photographer

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Fast Recharge
                                              • Reliable
                                              • Solid Construction

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Digital Photography

                                                Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                                I replaced my old Quantum Turbo battery with the SC. The size reduction is a real plus for me.

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                                                2.0

                                                ehhh, probably ok for a casual shooter

                                                By Katie

                                                from Boston, MA

                                                About Me Pro Photographer

                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                • Easy to Install
                                                • Long-Lasting
                                                • Solid Construction

                                                Cons

                                                • Not Reliable
                                                • Slow Recharge

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Portrait Photography
                                                • Travel

                                                Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                                This was going to be the back up/second for my Turbo 3 so that when I had a very flash heavy day I could use this while the 3 was charging. I used it for one afternoon and noticed quickly it did not produce the same power to my quantum flash as the turbo 3. I did a bunch of tests and found its recycle time to be poor and it just did not produce the same light quality as the other model. I very quickly returned it and will just purchase a second turbo 3 but felt that it would be a fine battery for a beginner and someone not doing events. it works and lasts a long time but just isn't as advanced as the other models.

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                                                5.0

                                                The Little Turbo That Could

                                                By JLK

                                                from Virginia Beach, VA

                                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                • Fast Recharge
                                                • Lightweight
                                                • Long-Lasting
                                                • Reliable
                                                • Solid Construction

                                                Cons

                                                  Best Uses

                                                  • Digital Photography
                                                  • Photography
                                                  • Portrait Photography
                                                  • Travel
                                                  • Weddings

                                                  Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                                  This little guy does the job. I can shoot a wedding with this and generally never have to go to my backup.Power is consistent throughout the night, even when on 1 LED.The universal charger makes it easy to take abroad.Yes, I would buy another.

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                                                  5.0

                                                  Great piece of kit

                                                  By Wedding Snapper

                                                  from Melbourne

                                                  About Me Pro Photographer

                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                  Pros

                                                  • Fast Recharge
                                                  • Reliable
                                                  • Solid Construction

                                                  Cons

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • Digital Photography
                                                    • Photography
                                                    • Portrait Photography

                                                    Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                                    Really reliable battery pack. Lightweight, sleek AND does the job!

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                                                    5.0

                                                    Light with plenty of power

                                                    By Junie

                                                    from San Jose, CA

                                                    About Me Pro Photographer

                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                    Pros

                                                      Cons

                                                        Best Uses

                                                        • Photography

                                                        Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                                        A must have for any wedding photographer.

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                                                        • No

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                                                        5.0

                                                        great pack

                                                        By psd

                                                        from ny,ny

                                                        About Me Pro Photographer

                                                        Verified Buyer

                                                        Pros

                                                        • Fast Recharge
                                                        • Long-Lasting
                                                        • Reliable
                                                        • Solid Construction

                                                        Cons

                                                        • No strap in box

                                                        Best Uses

                                                        • Photography
                                                        • Portrait Photography
                                                        • Travel

                                                        Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                                        for a product which costs over 500.00 they could have thrown in a strap.I think it's a great product and the second one I bought .light fast great

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                                                        • Yes

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                                                        5.0

                                                        Dont wait another day!

                                                        By Sugar Shane

                                                        from Washington DC

                                                        About Me Pro Photographer

                                                        Verified Buyer

                                                        Pros

                                                        • Easy to Install
                                                        • Fast Recharge
                                                        • Long-Lasting
                                                        • Reliable
                                                        • Solid Construction

                                                        Cons

                                                          Best Uses

                                                          • Strobists
                                                          • Wedding

                                                          Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                                          I am a full time wedding pro, I put this off for so long cause of the price thinking I would just keep using my old nikon double a battery pack and that it was good enough. I was dead wrong - I never miss any thing from outshooting and better yet I shoot 10 hour weddings and strobe and flash the entire time and still have yet to drain this beast.

                                                          Well let me demystify one benefit to this turbo pack - it has no fall off as it gets low on juice- it is as strong at 1 green light left as it is on 4 lights. Unlike double A's as they get drained they take longer and longer to recharge the flash.

                                                          Go get this thing , you will be glad you did.

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                                                          5.0

                                                          Great product

                                                          By Chicago Bob

                                                          from Chicago

                                                          About Me Pro Photographer

                                                          Verified Buyer

                                                          Pros

                                                          • Lightweight

                                                          Cons

                                                          • Too Expensive

                                                          Best Uses

                                                          • Digital Photography

                                                          Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                                          Very lightweight and holds a charge for a long time. One big drawback is it's price. Very expensive.

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                                                          5.0

                                                          Wow, wish I would have known sooner!

                                                          By Big-C

                                                          from Gresham, Oregon

                                                          About Me Pro Photographer

                                                          Verified Buyer

                                                          Pros

                                                          • Easy to Install
                                                          • Fast Recharge

                                                          Cons

                                                          • Lost the beltclip 1st use

                                                          Best Uses

                                                          • Digital Photography
                                                          • Sports photography

                                                          Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                                          I have the Turbo and use it during sporting events. I purchased the Turbo SC and was surprised by its compact size and its reduced weight. I will purchase another if I get a chance. I can still shoot the Turbo SC and Nikon SB-800 for over 400 shots and in 1 1/2 hours its charged and ready to go. No longer do I need to wait over night for the Turbo to charge.

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                                                          4.0

                                                          Great product!

                                                          By JSPhoto

                                                          from Pittsburgh, Pa

                                                          About Me Pro Photographer

                                                          Verified Buyer

                                                          Pros

                                                          • Easy to Install
                                                          • Fast Recharge
                                                          • Long-Lasting

                                                          Cons

                                                          • Bulky

                                                          Best Uses

                                                          • Digital Photography
                                                          • Photography

                                                          Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                                          I used this Turbo SC Battery Pack with my Canon Speedlite 580 to photograph weddings; after using it for the first time last week I dont think I can live without it anymore. The design is not that slim and compact as they advertiste.

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                                                          5.0

                                                          very handy

                                                          By Ultracolor

                                                          from Los Angeles, CA

                                                          About Me Pro Photographer

                                                          Verified Buyer

                                                          Pros

                                                          • Easy to Install
                                                          • Fast Recharge
                                                          • Reliable
                                                          • Solid Construction

                                                          Cons

                                                            Best Uses

                                                            • Digital Photography
                                                            • Photography
                                                            • Portrait Photography

                                                            Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Battery Pack:

                                                            This is a very light, sleek, reliable and handy battery.

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