580EX II and Quantum Turbo 2x2

[SoaringUSAEagle]

I cannot seem to get these to work together as I did with my 580EX I. I havent done anything different.

If there is something I am completely missing let me know. I am so frustrated because I dont really want to have to use AA batteries all the time.

I have no problems with 4 AA batteries installed. Maybe this flash just isnt meant for a battery pack.

???

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Ah well I didnt know that. Thank you. I will definitely check into that. But I just really dont like lugging it around for a wedding anymore..... It seems to get in the way too much between the thing being on my hip and the cord.

[cdifoto]

Ah well I didnt know that. Thank you. I will definitely check into that. But I just really dont like lugging it around for a wedding anymore..... It seems to get in the way too much between the thing being on my hip and the cord.

How is that any different from the Quantum?

[SoaringUSAEagle]

How is that any different from the Quantum?

I'm sorry if my statement confused you.

I meant I would look into the update quantum posted on their site. I tried looking before, but somehow skipped the main page where it is, but finally did find the information I was after.

But I meant I am just tired of lugging the pack around, period.

It just doesnt bother me to buy $8 worth of batteries that will last for a few hundred shots.

[cdifoto]

Ohhh ok gotcha. I thought you meant you'd not like a CP-E3/4 but don't mind a Quantum.

The CP-E3 is good enough for me. I don't like to shoot a wedding with my primary on AAs only in the flash...it's not about the longevity though. Recycle times are too long for my taste. In the 2nd it's fine since I don't use it nearly as much.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Ohhh ok gotcha. I thought you meant you'd not like a CP-E3/4 but don't mind a Quantum.

The CP-E3 is good enough for me. I don't like to shoot a wedding with my primary on AAs only in the flash...it's not about the longevity though. Recycle times are too long for my taste. In the 2nd it's fine since I don't use it nearly as much.

Okay well I will sit and rethink then... :confused: Deal with the cord being a pain sometimes or buying hundreds of dollars in batteries because I sold my unit that would last a hell of a long time lol. That's kinda why I got it..... spend $550 now and save later :lol:

[cdifoto]

Well if recycle times don't bother you, just get a couple sets of NiMH and change them out as needed. They're a one-time expense until they're totally shot and won't take or hold a charge.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Rght... So I think I will just stick with my battery pack. No sense in spending money on batteries if there's no need to.... Well, besides the occasional switches I will have to do with the batteries that run the flash unit itself even with the pack. But they last a real long time.

[cdifoto]

You can disable recycling using those batteries when a Quantum is plugged in anyway, so they'll last even longer still...only running the LCD.