sanjoy_chatterjee

<p>I was looking for a suitable high voltage pack for my hand held flashgun, after my Quantum Turbo died of old age (circuit inside got corroded) . I love turbos but they are frightfully expensive in India. Actually, by adding 25% more to its price, one can buy a 1200ws power pack with 2 heads.<br /><br />After reading many a discussion threads here on Flickr and other sites, I decided to do my own bit of tinkering.<br /><br />So, here it is...<br /><br />Yongnuo SF-18 (8 cells) pack for Nikon SB-800 modified to accept 8v 3.2AmpHr SLA battery.<br /><br />This can be done to similar type battery packs from Nikon / Canon and/or other suppliers.<br /><br />As for the battery, do not go more than 9.6v for safe cruising, or else you might end up with a burned pack.<br /><br />Flash set to Manual full power - this set up recycles as fast as the Qunatum Turbo I had.<br />In other modes its blazing.<br /><br />Follow the images for instructions.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunofjoy/sets/72157629224576376/">www.flickr.com/photos/sunofjoy/sets/72157629224576376/</a><br /><br />Have fun.</p>

 

<p>I was looking for a suitable high voltage pack for my hand held flashgun, after my Quantum Turbo died of old age (circuit inside got corroded) . I love turbos but they are frightfully expensive in India. Actually, by adding 25% more to its price, one can buy a 1200ws power pack with 2 heads.<br /><br />After reading many a discussion threads here on Flickr and other sites, I decided to do my own bit of tinkering.<br /><br />So, here it is...<br /><br />Yongnuo SF-18 (8 cells) pack for Nikon SB-800 modified to accept 8v 3.2AmpHr SLA battery.<br /><br />This can be done to similar type battery packs from Nikon / Canon and/or other suppliers.<br /><br />As for the battery, do not go more than 9.6v for safe cruising, or else you might end up with a burned pack.<br /><br />Flash set to Manual full power - this set up recycles as fast as the Qunatum Turbo I had.<br />In other modes its blazing.<br /><br />Follow the images for instructions.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunofjoy/sets/72157629224576376/">www.flickr.com/photos/sunofjoy/sets/72157629224576376/</a><br /><br />Have fun. </p>

<p>I was looking for a suitable high voltage pack for my hand held flashgun, after my Quantum Turbo died of old age (circuit inside got corroded) . I love turbos but they are frightfully expensive in India. Actually, by adding 25% more to its price, one can buy a 1200ws power pack with 2 heads.<br /><br />After reading many a discussion threads here on Flickr and other sites, I decided to do my own bit of tinkering.<br /><br />So, here it is...<br /><br />Yongnuo SF-18 (8 cells) pack for Nikon SB-800 modified to accept 8v 3.2AmpHr SLA battery.<br /><br />This can be done to similar type battery packs from Nikon / Canon and/or other suppliers.<br /><br />As for the battery, do not go more than 9.6v for safe cruising, or else you might end up with a burned pack.<br /><br />Flash set to Manual full power - this set up recycles as fast as the Qunatum Turbo I had.<br />In other modes its blazing.<br /><br />Follow the images for instructions.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunofjoy/sets/72157629224576376/">www.flickr.com/photos/sunofjoy/sets/72157629224576376/</a><br /><br />Have fun. </p>

<p>Hi Subbarayan, its great to hear about the availability of ORWO film. I love the 400ASA film, lovely grain structure. I would love to have the dealer's phone number or the address in Bombay. That will be very great. I live in New Delhi.</p>