Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Slim & Compact Battery Pack Kit, with 100/240 VAC Universal Charger & CZ Dedicated Flash Cable: for Canon 430EZ, 480G, 540EZ, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, MT-24EX & MR-14EX Flashes

Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Slim & Compact Battery Pack Kit, with 100/240 VAC Universal Charger & CZ Dedicated Flash Cable: for Canon 430EZ, 480G, 540EZ, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, MT-24EX & MR-14EX Flashes:

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.

Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Slim & Compact Battery Pack Kit, with 100/240 VAC Universal Charger & CZ Dedicated Flash Cable: for Canon 430EZ, 480G, 540EZ, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, MT-24EX & MR-14EX Flashes:

I just purchased this battery to improve performance with the Canon 580EXII for outdoor sports and lifestyle shooting and to carry something lighter than the Jack Rabbit. I've read many reviews that rave about this battery but I gotta tell ya, what a disappointment! Yes it is light. Yes it recharges fast but the recycle time in ETTL and manual is maybe 25% faster than a fresh pair of AA's. For the price I expected much better performance. The Jack Rabbit runs circles around the Turbo SC and is significantly faster in recycle time and the charge lasts longer. Very overpriced underperforming battery!

Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Slim & Compact Battery Pack Kit, with 100/240 VAC Universal Charger & CZ Dedicated Flash Cable: for Canon 430EZ, 480G, 540EZ, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, MT-24EX & MR-14EX Flashes:

Great slim pack and has all the info in led that you need. Use the leather shoulder strap (not included) to hang from stands and also has a strong belt clip attached.

Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Slim & Compact Battery Pack Kit, with 100/240 VAC Universal Charger & CZ Dedicated Flash Cable: for Canon 430EZ, 480G, 540EZ, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, MT-24EX & MR-14EX Flashes:

Used at wedding and event receptions. Keeps my Canon 580EX II Speedlight ready to fire and recycling as fast as with fresh internal batteries. After 3 hour party still had 3/4 charge left.

Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Slim & Compact Battery Pack Kit, with 100/240 VAC Universal Charger & CZ Dedicated Flash Cable: for Canon 430EZ, 480G, 540EZ, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, MT-24EX & MR-14EX Flashes:

I have used this to take fast action shots of indoor basketball games. This battery pack allows me to not miss shots as it recharges the flash instantly and allows me to keep shots focused. A must for indoor sports photography.

Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Slim & Compact Battery Pack Kit, with 100/240 VAC Universal Charger & CZ Dedicated Flash Cable: for Canon 430EZ, 480G, 540EZ, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, MT-24EX & MR-14EX Flashes:

Just Picked this up. Hooked up to Speedlite 580EXII. It is excellent for indoor basketball fast action shots. Hardly lost any shots as opposed to using the speedlite without it, which took too long to charge for a fast action sport like basketball. Excellent piece.

Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Slim & Compact Battery Pack Kit, with 100/240 VAC Universal Charger & CZ Dedicated Flash Cable: for Canon 430EZ, 480G, 540EZ, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, MT-24EX & MR-14EX Flashes:

Given the necessity for a cable to connect the battery to the flash unit, and considering the price of buying the two items separately, this kit makes sense for the value. It should be noted that the battery does to include a shoulder strap, but currently Quantum offers a free strap for registering the product online.

Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Slim & Compact Battery Pack Kit, with 100/240 VAC Universal Charger & CZ Dedicated Flash Cable: for Canon 430EZ, 480G, 540EZ, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, MT-24EX & MR-14EX Flashes:

I am an IndyCar photographer. For the shots of drivers in car in helmet...you NEED a flash. This recycles amazingly fast and is way lighter and smaller than the original Turbo I have. I use this with my 580EX II Flash...and you MUST disable the custom function 01 in the flash to enable this to work. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT! If it makes a difference I shot with a EOS-1Ds Mark III...but battery pack is hooked to the flash unit.

Comments about Quantum Instruments Turbo SC Slim & Compact Battery Pack Kit, with 100/240 VAC Universal Charger & CZ Dedicated Flash Cable: for Canon 430EZ, 480G, 540EZ, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, MT-24EX & MR-14EX Flashes:

If you shoot events, weddings, news or rely heavily on flash in your photography then you should seriously consider having one of these battery packs in your kit.

Simple to use, light (compared to other battery packs) and recharges in just 2 hours. It holds enough power for several hundred flash bursts. I have never come close to draining mine, even after a 10+ hour shoot.