Question about Quantum 1+ with 580ex.....

[dan magnus]

I recently found a good deal on Ebay for a Quantum 1+ battery so I

couldn't pass it up. However, I discovered that the Quantum cord to

connect to my 580ex (MB5) is not ideal. If you're familiar with

this connector, it looks like 4 AA batteries and slides into the

battery compartment.

 

Unfortunately the cord prevents the battery door from closing. The

instructions note this and advise to velcro the door closed. I

don't like this idea, and I don't like the idea of modifying (ie.

mutilating) the already fragile battery door.

 

The 580ex does have a power port other than the battery

compartment...do you know of another cord that will allow the

Quantum 1+ to connect to this port, rather than the battery

compartment?

[bruce_rubenstein]

The other "port" is a high voltage input. The 1+ is a low voltage pack and can't be connected to it. You would need one of the Turbo packs to connect to the HV input.

[daniel_murtin1]

You might try Canon's Compact Battery Pack CP-E3. Here's a link:

 

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart&A=details&Q=&sku=348419&is=REG&addedTroughValue=348457_USA&addedTroughType=accessory_detail

[daniel_murtin1]

P.S I'm in the market for that MB5 cable. Let me know.

[daniel_murtin1]

P.S I'm in the market for that MB5 cable. Let me know.