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W3C
3rd of March 2008 (Mon), 01:46
Hi,

I would like to know is the cable (Quantum Cable CCZ) long enough? if not what other option do I have i.e. from pocket or waist to flash cable? Many thanks
joepineapple
3rd of March 2008 (Mon), 13:26
I've had turbo cables since the early 90's for my Metz flashes. Now I have the 580 EX and the cable (CZ) is 3 feet long coiled. These cables have been plenty long, no need to worry about having the battery in your pocket, waist, camera bag or even on the floor. It will reach!
PacAce
3rd of March 2008 (Mon), 14:30
I've had turbo cables since the early 90's for my Metz flashes. Now I have the 580 EX and the cable (CZ) is 3 feet long coiled. These cables have been plenty long, no need to worry about having the battery in your pocket, waist, camera bag or even on the floor. It will reach!
From the descriptions on the Quantum website, the CZ cable is longer than the CCZ cable which is what the OP was asking about. According to the description, the CCZ cable is only 1.5 ft long and supposedly made short for a reason, so that it doesn't get in the way.
joepineapple
3rd of March 2008 (Mon), 21:47
From the descriptions on the Quantum website, the CZ cable is longer than the CCZ cable which is what the OP was asking about. According to the description, the CCZ cable is only 1.5 ft long and supposedly made short for a reason, so that it doesn't get in the way.

Seems kind of a waist to get the Turbo SC Slim if you have such a short cable. I had considered this battery because it is smaller than the Turbo Z, and it looked like it could tuck easily in a shirt pocket. It wasn't that small, so I continue to use the Turbo Z hanging from a strap or clipped to my beltl. Sorry for the assumption.
PacAce
4th of March 2008 (Tue), 10:20
Seems kind of a waist to get the Turbo SC Slim if you have such a short cable. I had considered this battery because it is smaller than the Turbo Z, and it looked like it could tuck easily in a shirt pocket. It wasn't that small, so I continue to use the Turbo Z hanging from a strap or clipped to my beltl. Sorry for the assumption.

Actually, now that you brought it up (about the CZ cable), it looks like the Turbo SC Slim can take both the Cx and the CCx cables so if the CCZ is too short for the OP's liking, he can always get the longer CZ cable. :)
W3C
23rd of March 2008 (Sun), 19:37
Thanks for the info. I may get the CZ cable with it.
Rodreguez
29th of July 2008 (Tue), 14:17
Can this be used for a camera too? I'm looking for extra power for 8-16 hours for extra long star trail exposures.....
PacAce
29th of July 2008 (Tue), 15:05
Can this be used for a camera too? I'm looking for extra power for 8-16 hours for extra long star trail exposures.....

Check the link below to see if your camera is listed. Click on Canon at the top first.

http://qtm.com/CompatibilityChart/?contenykey=CompatibilityChart&res_set=yes&res=128&resh=1050
Rodreguez
29th of July 2008 (Tue), 15:09
Check the link below to see if your camera is listed. Click on Canon at the top first.

http://qtm.com/CompatibilityChart/?contenykey=CompatibilityChart&res_set=yes&res=128&resh=1050

Ah thanks it's 5D compatable. Does anyone know how long this is likely to be able to charge a 5D? I need 16 hrs + constant..