
I want to sell all my Quantum flash gear that I’ve accumulated over the past 10 years. They were very reliable and worked well for me. But I want to upgrade further to a Profoto system for on-location lighting. So these have to go.
One of the main advantages of the Quantum over speedlights, is that they are very durable, and don’t over-heat and melt like speedlights do. Pretty much all speedlights do if you fire them rapidly or for long periods. The Quantums on the other hand, are work-horses. They just keep going.
All the equipment works. They show wear and tear from normal use, but I didn’t abuse these.
The large kit shown here at the top, is for local pick-up only. It’s heavy and shipping charges would be crazy.
I can take Paypal, or I can take credit card payments over the phone.
drop me an email if you’re interested.
Quantum kit of two T2 flashguns + extras, in a roller bag – $1,250

This was my main setup that I traveled with and shot many many weddings with.
The two Quantums are on the tall Red-Wing stands. (I think they are 11′ tall?). These light-stands automatically collapse when you lift them up. Just like the Cheetah stands do now. But these are much taller and sturdier.
To avoid having to hail these up and down the light-stand to adjust the power, I added the Q-flash Remote Flash Head with 8′ Extention Cable (B&H). (These cables sell for $178 each at B&H)
In the close-up shots you will see the brackets that hold the body of the Q-flash to the stand, as well as the Quantum Pole Mounting Clamp for battery packs (B&H). These battery clamps sell for $38 each at B&H. (The clamps are that holds the Q-flash to the light-stand were part of the extension cable kit.)
The Tenba 48″ Roller Case (B&H) that all this fits into, normally sells for $330 at B&H
Also included are two Quantum Turbo 2×2 battery packs (B&H), with a charger each. These aren’t available from B&H anymore, but I think they sold for $350 – $400 each? These two still hold their charge very well.
There are also the two umbrella clamps included to enable the Q-flashes’ heads to swivel.
Also included are the cables for PocketWizards to fire these.
There is also a bag with spares and back-ups: two Q-flash lightbulbs and a variety of cables. This is in a zip-up bag.
Finally, i am throwing in a zip-lock bag of all odds & ends and spare bits and pieces I accumulated. Some of it might be useful.
Local pick-up only for this set!
Have a look at the close-up shots for details:
unit on left-hand side:


This shows a little bit of the extension. You can easily reach 11′ or so with these flashes set up like this.







unit on right-hand side:






The bag of spare items:

Finally, the ziplock bag of odds & ends, and random loose pieces.

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Hi Neil,
Just sent you a FB message.
Thanks!
Comment by Mark — April 18, 2013 @ 10:40 am
Hi Neil:
I will take the Quantum T2 Flash and softbox…I have a Quantum Turbo SC battery so I am assuming that will work with it. Please let me know.
Thanks so much
Barb Deane
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Comment by Barb Deane — April 18, 2013 @ 10:46 am
If only I knew you were selling. Ive just purchased new Quantums this very day ! Oh Well.:(( Hope you get a good price.
Comment by Phil — April 18, 2013 @ 2:56 pm
Hi Neil,
I used to have a Canon Speedlite and HATED using it because it didnt produce the light I wanted. The pictures I took with it always seemed not to come out the right way. No matter what I did whether I bounced it or used various diffusion techniques it did not come out how I liked. One time I went to a convention center with high ceilings and it clearly wasnt powerful to bounce and when the flash head was turned on someone it looked rather ugly no matter what I put on the flash-head. I started only using Speedlites in emergencies trying to use high ISO and available light…
Then one day I discovered the Qflash. It was so much more powerful and where I couldnt bounce before…I could sure bounce now. The light coming from it was “to die for”. When I posted pictures online with the Qflash light I had so many positive comments it was unreal.
So I have no idea why you are getting rid of this system. I can imagine getting rid of the T2s, but I would never get rid of my T5DR. I sometimes use the T5DR as my on-camera flash and the rest of the time a Trio when I dont need that power.
I sold my Speedlites because I HATE them…HATE THEM. Maybe I wasnt working them right or doing something wrong, but one thing is for sure. When I post Facebook pictures with Qflash lit photos I get a lot of likes. Even professional photographers that I know give me great compliments on the pictures. They didnt do that before with the Speedlight photos.
I can imagine buying a monolight system, but I will never get rid of the T5DR which provides awesome portable flash that I can carry with me on a bracket.
Comment by Michael — April 29, 2013 @ 7:15 pm
Comment by Neil vN — April 30, 2013 @ 2:26 am
Hi,
Just wondering if you’re willing to sell 2 of your CKE cables? I’m in Australia though, would you be willing to send here?
Thanks.
Comment by RJ — June 16, 2013 @ 5:46 am
Comment by Neil vN — June 16, 2013 @ 1:15 pm