Quantum Turbo Compact - How many shots per charge?

SOldBear · 07-19-2011, 02:56 PM

I just inherited a Quantum Turbo Compact.

For a full charge, I got a about 160 full-power strobes from a handle-mount Metz 45CT1. Is that reasonable or should I get more?

Another way to ask the question: if I re-cell the battery pack, will I get more strobes per charge? and if so, how many more?

Quantum's claim is 325 strobes. But I'm not sure if/how much the number is inflated.

Thanks.

Added: I just tested my Quantum Turbo and got 340 full-power strobes from the 45CT1. Quantum's claim is 350 so their numbers are good, no inflation. I guess I'll be looking for Quantum Turbo Compact re-celling.

Last edited by SOldBear; 07-19-2011 at 07:08 PM.

quantumhelp · 04-25-2012, 05:54 AM

You can get up to 350 full power flashes from a handle mount unit, such as the Metz 45CT-1 unit. Just because it is only 10 shots below what was recommended doesn't mean that you need new cells immediately. However, the original 160 you tested is 46% of capacity and that would be indicative of the need to get the cells changed.

07-19-2011, 02:56 PM	#1
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Quantum Turbo Compact - How many shots per charge? I just inherited a Quantum Turbo Compact. For a full charge, I got a about 160 full-power strobes from a handle-mount Metz 45CT1. Is that reasonable or should I get more? Another way to ask the question: if I re-cell the battery pack, will I get more strobes per charge? and if so, how many more? Quantum's claim is 325 strobes. But I'm not sure if/how much the number is inflated. Thanks. Added: I just tested my Quantum Turbo and got 340 full-power strobes from the 45CT1. Quantum's claim is 350 so their numbers are good, no inflation. I guess I'll be looking for Quantum Turbo Compact re-celling. Last edited by SOldBear; 07-19-2011 at 07:08 PM.

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04-25-2012, 05:54 AM	#2
quantumhelp New Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 2	You can get up to 350 full power flashes from a handle mount unit, such as the Metz 45CT-1 unit. Just because it is only 10 shots below what was recommended doesn't mean that you need new cells immediately. However, the original 160 you tested is 46% of capacity and that would be indicative of the need to get the cells changed.

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