I bought one of the SP packs last year. Worked fine with all my flashes but
not with the one for which I needed it -- ironically a Quantum T2. Returned
it to B&H for that reason and that reason only. BTW, at that time the
distributor had a more knowledgeable person answering the phone who knew it
was incompatible with the Quantum brand flashes even if he didn't know why
they weren't. Too bad I didn't call *before* having B&H ship one.
Based on my limited use of it, I can second Chuck's assessment of it.
ScottGee1
On 4/5/06, Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I'm pretty sure the someone was me. What I pointed to was this:
> <
> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=294330&is=REG&addedTroughType=search
> >
>
> This might be a pretty good seller if the distributor had a clue that
> what he is selling is 100% compatible with the Quantum Turbo Battery. I
> discovered it from some other source now forgotten. I called the
> disributor about this and they don't know that it's compatible and don't
> seem to care. As far as the distributor is concerned the power pack is
> made for their own brand of portable lights. They don't even seem to
> know who Quantum is. The SP Systems power pack is $123.95. The Quantum
> Turbo three times as much at $377.
> <
> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=43375&is=REG&addedTroughType=search
> >
>
> The SP Systems pack has nearly identical controls, takes all Quantum
> cables and has a common and easily changed Panasonic compatible 12 volt
> VCR lead acid battery. It powered my Sunpak 422 the other night through
> about 300 full power shots over an 8 hour time period and used about 1/3
> of its capacity. At its current power level it can still recharge the
> 422 in about 1-1/2 seconds. It's somewhat larger and heavier than the
> Quantum since it has a larger battery. The lightweight plastic case is
> not as rugged as the Quantum but I don't think it needs to be. It comes
> inserted into a nice padded cloth case with shoulder strap and belt clip
> if you prefer. I think it's too large and heavy for the belt and prefer
> the strap.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> Bill Pearce wrote:
> >
> > Not that I'm not still a fan of the Sunpak, but damn, the Quantum is
> nice! I
> > love the power, the controls are buttons and a lcd panel, not a crappy
> > slider that seems always about to break, and I always have prefered lead
> to
> > nicads.
> >
> > That said, for the same money, you can have a Quantum or four Sunpacks.
> > There also is another battery pack option that someone on the list
> mentioned
> > several months ago.
>
>
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