Battery packs for flash?

redman2 · 5th July 2003

Hi everyone, any idea whether Sigma EF-500 Super flash can be used with external battery packs? If can, any recommendations? How about Metz 40MZ3i and Canon 550EX... can they be used with external battery packs too? Thanks!

redman2 · 6th July 2003

anyone?

BraveHart · 6th July 2003

Best in the business is reportedly Quantum's Turbo series...but if you're looking for a compact and light solution...each brand name should have a dedicated power pack to help reduce the flash recycle time.

cyrilng · 6th July 2003

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redman2 · 7th July 2003

but read on Sigma website and no mention of external batt packs. cos i'm using sigma, so now trying to find out whether sigma can use with external batt packs... if cannot, may consider changing to other flash units...

thks!!!

cyrilng · 7th July 2003

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Originally posted by redman2
but read on Sigma website and no mention of external batt packs. cos i'm using sigma, so now trying to find out whether sigma can use with external batt packs... if cannot, may consider changing to other flash units...

thks!!!

You just need to have the correct Quantum cable that will fit the battery compartment of the flash to use it with the Underdog.

redman2 · 7th July 2003

oic... CP is distributor for underdog but quantum available in singapore?

cyrilng · 7th July 2003

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Originally posted by redman2
oic... CP is distributor for underdog but quantum available in singapore?

Fotoguide used to have them but not sure where to get Quantum now. By the way if you want to get the Underdogs, better to get direct from Jon Falk. The set that was at CP has been there for ages & is probably dead. Cheaper direct too.

redman2 · 7th July 2003

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Originally posted by cyrilng
Fotoguide used to have them but not sure where to get Quantum now. By the way if you want to get the Underdogs, better to get direct from Jon Falk. The set that was at CP has been there for ages & is probably dead. Cheaper direct too.

o really ah? even after paying the shipment also cheaper ah? will ask around for the quantum... anyone out there knows else where to get quantum?

swiftlancer · 7th July 2003

MS Color do sell the Quantum Batteries and accessories.

Why not give them a call?

redman2 · 7th July 2003

thanks! tt's really helpful... so i dun need to go around looking for it. will go straight there.

redman2 · 7th July 2003

MS color dun seem to know tt quantum can work with sigma flash units. they say cannot leh... but quantum website say can... so any where else to get? CP have?

cyrilng · 8th July 2003

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Originally posted by cyrilng
You just need to have the correct Quantum cable that will fit the battery compartment of the flash to use it with the Underdog.

You can always try first if they allow you.

clive · 8th July 2003

the truth is you actually dont really need battery packs

erwinx · 8th July 2003

my sigma 500 ef dg takes longer to recharge compared to the 550ex, so if you want fast recharge times, maybe you should upgrade to 550ex

swiftlancer · 9th July 2003

Redman2,

Your Sigma EF500 is compatible to Quantum Battery 1+ with 'MVI' connector.

Try calling 'Yip Chieng Trading Services' and look for Mr Chan. He would be able to advise you as he is the local agent for Quantum.

I have used the Quantum Battery 1+ for years and had just recently changed the rechargeable battery module. Used it for company functions, weddings, etc with good recharge times.

redman2 · 9th July 2003

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Originally posted by swiftlancer
Redman2,

Your Sigma EF500 is compatible to Quantum Battery 1+ with 'MVI' connector.

Try calling 'Yip Chieng Trading Services' and look for Mr Chan. He would be able to advise you as he is the local agent for Quantum.

I have used the Quantum Battery 1+ for years and had just recently changed the rechargeable battery module. Used it for company functions, weddings, etc with good recharge times.

thks!!! think tt'll be of great help. most people out there give me the blur n dum face when ask about batt packs for sigma, including MScolor n CP. TCW n 316 gave practical advise... but still feel helpless after tt. was about to order online liao... but here came ur advise. thks!!!

swiftlancer · 9th July 2003

Redman2,

Here is his number : 68447791.

Glad to share with you the info.

cyrilng · 9th July 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by swiftlancer
Redman2,

Your Sigma EF500 is compatible to Quantum Battery 1+ with 'MVI' connector.

Try calling 'Yip Chieng Trading Services' and look for Mr Chan. He would be able to advise you as he is the local agent for Quantum.

I have used the Quantum Battery 1+ for years and had just recently changed the rechargeable battery module. Used it for company functions, weddings, etc with good recharge times.

Great info. Thanks

5th July 2003	#1
redman2 Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: East Posts: 198	Battery packs for flash? Hi everyone, any idea whether Sigma EF-500 Super flash can be used with external battery packs? If can, any recommendations? How about Metz 40MZ3i and Canon 550EX... can they be used with external battery packs too? Thanks!

6th July 2003	#2
redman2 Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: East Posts: 198	please help... anyone?

7th July 2003	#5
redman2 Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: East Posts: 198	Thanks but read on Sigma website and no mention of external batt packs. cos i'm using sigma, so now trying to find out whether sigma can use with external batt packs... if cannot, may consider changing to other flash units... thks!!!

7th July 2003	#11
redman2 Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: East Posts: 198	Thanks thanks! tt's really helpful... so i dun need to go around looking for it. will go straight there.

6th July 2003	#3
BraveHart Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 322	Best in the business is reportedly Quantum's Turbo series...but if you're looking for a compact and light solution...each brand name should have a dedicated power pack to help reduce the flash recycle time.

6th July 2003	#4
cyrilng Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern Singapore Posts: 1,949	http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...&highlight=dog

7th July 2003	#10
swiftlancer Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bukit Batok Posts: 105	MS Color do sell the Quantum Batteries and accessories. Why not give them a call?

8th July 2003	#14
clive Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,573	the truth is you actually dont really need battery packs

8th July 2003	#15
erwinx Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,492	my sigma 500 ef dg takes longer to recharge compared to the 550ex, so if you want fast recharge times, maybe you should upgrade to 550ex

9th July 2003	#16
swiftlancer Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bukit Batok Posts: 105	Redman2, Your Sigma EF500 is compatible to Quantum Battery 1+ with 'MVI' connector. Try calling 'Yip Chieng Trading Services' and look for Mr Chan. He would be able to advise you as he is the local agent for Quantum. I have used the Quantum Battery 1+ for years and had just recently changed the rechargeable battery module. Used it for company functions, weddings, etc with good recharge times.