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Power pack for Metz 54

 
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Jan 05, 2011 14:05 |  #1

I am looking for a power alternative for a Metz 54 flash gun. Preferably one that it rechargeable but also could be one that has the ability to use AA or D batteries. I see that canon and Nikon have ones that have 4-6 batteries.
Thanks for looking, any help would be appreciated


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Jan 05, 2011 16:32 |  #2

Quantum Turbo


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Jan 05, 2011 16:43 |  #3

Wilt wrote in post #11580284 (external link)
Quantum Turbo

I second that suggestion although it may not necessarily be a cheap alternative. :)


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Jan 05, 2011 17:09 |  #4

PacAce wrote in post #11580338 (external link)
I second that suggestion although it may not necessarily be a cheap alternative. :)

Purchased used, they can be fairly inexpensive, as Quantum batteries have lost favor with the current generation of photographers because of battery pack by Canon for Canon flash. Considering the expense of periodic replacement of NiMH battery sets, the lead acid self-replaceable battery life of the Quantum Turbo is very inexpensive.


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Jan 05, 2011 17:31 |  #5

Thanks but it appears that used does not exactly mean inexpensive. A quick search seems to eat a hole in the pocket rather quickly. Nothing less than 200.00 out there and the chord is aground 40.00.
Anyway, thanks again.


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Jan 05, 2011 17:35 |  #6

CP-E4 for the Canon 580EX costs (admittedly, for a new product) about the same (with batteries) ! This hobby is not cheap


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Jan 05, 2011 17:38 |  #7

Well I'm still looking, now on ebay.


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Jan 05, 2011 19:17 |  #8

When we used Metz flashes to shoot graduations we used RC car batteries. I googled it and found this photo on flickr. It was sort of like this. http://farm4.static.fl​ickr.com …66533106_222a79​41f2_o.jpg (external link)

I don't know about 54s in particular though.


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