July 2007
New Canon Flash 580EX II is Compatible with Quantum Batteries
Available Now
Connect a Turbo, Turbo 2x2, Turbo SC or Turbo Z Battery to the Canon 580EX II using Flash Cable CZ. Use the Flash Cable CCZ between the 580EX and a Turbo Compact when it is attached to the bottom of a camera or bracket. You get ultra fast recycling and all day capacity.
Turbos put approximately 330 volts into the flashes capacitor/flash tube circuit, bypassing the TTL and LCD low voltage circuits. "AA" batteries still must be used to power these low voltage circuits. All power packs display power remaining and charge level using an LED "fuel gauge".
Use a Quantum Battery 1+ or Quantum Battery 1 Compact with a power module MB2 connected into the flashes battery compartment. Use a Bantam Battery or
Quantum Battery 1 Compact with a power module XB2. You get consistent recycling and typically 5 times the capacity of "AA" batteries.
Flash Cable CZ / Turbo, 2x2, SC, Z, Turbo AC
Flash Cable CCZ / Turbo Compact
Flash Cable MB2 / Quantum Battery 1+, 1c
Flash Cable XB2 / Bantam Battery, Battery 1 Compact
Notice: Current Owners of Canon 580EX II ( TYPE II ONLY)
and Turbo 2x2, Turbo SC, Turbo C
Important Operating Notice
Solution: Set Flash Custom Function #01 Auto power off to Disable (1)
Problem
The custom function on the Canon 580EX II is set to (0)enabled when shipped.
This function enables the flash go to sleep after a predetermined time of idling.
If custom function 01 is not turned off the flash will go to sleep and the Turbo Batteries will shut down.
If C.Fn 01 is not disabled you must turn the Turbo OFF and then ON otherwise it will not wake-up when the flash awakes.
Disabling this function will prevent the above Turbos from shutting down.
Connecting Procedure for Canon System / Canon 580EX II with above Turbos
If the procedure below is not followed the Turbo with not operate.
Mount flash to camera.
Connect Turbo long CZ/short CCZ flash cable between 580EX II & Turbo 2x2, Turbo SC or Turbo C.
Turn on camera and flash.
Turn on the Turbo last.
Quantum Compatibility for the Canon Rebel XTi (EOS 400D) Digital Camera
Quantum's QTTL D13wR adapter links the new Canon XTi to Quantum's Qflash. The D13wR adapter interfaces with the Qflash series 5d-R, 5d, 4d, 2D "Digital" flashes to provide full dedication to both digital and film professional cameras.
The following features are available with the Quantum D13wR QTTL Adapter:
| ETTL-2 | TTL Ratio / Fill-flash Rear curtain sync |
| ETTL | Auto Ratio / Fill-flash |
| Auto focus Assist | Pre-flash metering |
| Viewfinder ready indicator | Shutter speed control |
Remote Shutter Compatibility for:
Canon Rebel Xti (EOS 400D)
Use a FreeXwire FW44 two step remote shutter release cord to turn on, focus and fire the Canon Rebel XTi (EOS 400D) camera.
Put your secondary camera behind a soccer goal for a photo with a different perspective. In the studio, take away sync cords to trip over. Have freedom of movement when taking fashion portraits- no more standing behind your camera viewfinder. It's a must have photo accessory for portrait, sports or nature photographers.
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