Quantum Instruments Q-Flash Model X2 Flashes
Quantum Instruments Q-Flash Model X2 Flashes
USER REVIEWS
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[Jan 07, 2005]
jftphoto
Professional
Strength:
great modeling light. light weight, good looks, easy to use.
Weakness:
well you figure it out. I have read the reviews and cant see the hoop and joy over this light source. I power my x2 now an x2d with Lumedyne 400ws and 200ws packs and they are reliable and cheep to replace cells. Before buying the x2 i was using lumedynes ACM Auto Control Module for years and have had great results, without thinking about my exposures. Set it f11 and you will get perfect whites and color balance. Before I went to Lumedyne I was using Vivitar 283 Armato style. They were on and were reliable. The only draw back was 120 g/n and with bare bulb it is more like 90+ g/n. So 5.6 is an option. I decided to purchase an X2 because it looks better then my ACM. I set the ASA to 400 my aperture to f8 loaded some portra and shot in and out doors. Wow I was hoorified at what i got lucky I have a 35mm back for my SQAI. You got to think of every shot you take the X2 wants to light every thing in its path. I want to think of my clients and not every lighting situation. Yes i sent the x2 in its a D series now. So it sits in the box if you are interested ill take $500.00 for it, its like new. Customer Service Good, Lumedyne Guys are great, and so are Vivitars. When I complained to Quantum about the flaw this flash has they said I should sell it on ebay. Hahahahah, They said the new features in the new Dx2 will correct the problem. Similar Products Used: Lumedyne A+, Vivitar A+, Canon 550 EX A+ great if you set your camera correct for it. |
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[Mar 30, 2003]
Paul Navas
Professional
Strength:
THE ABILITY TO HAVE THE POWER WHEN NEEDED WITH DURABILITY AND RELIABLE.
Weakness:
REALLY NONE, ITS BIG, BUT ITS 400WATTS WHEN YOU NEED IT SO IT CAN NOT BE SMALL. WHAT CAN I SAY. THIS IS A SUPER FLASH WITH EXCELLENT LIGHTING. I USE THE 400WS FOR WEDDINGS WITHOUT OUT A FLAW. YOU REALLY APPRECIATE THIS FLASH WHEN YOU BLOW UP PICTURES 20X30. YOU REALLY NOTICE THE PERFECT EVEN SKIN TONES. NOT CHEAP, BUT I BELEIVE ITS WORTH IT. Customer Service GREAT, NO PROBLEM RESPONDING WHEN LEAVING AMESAGE. Similar Products Used: VIVITAR 283, METX 40MZ2, METZ 45CL4, HASSY D-40, SINGER GRAFLEX 350 & 250 |
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[May 18, 2000]
Glen Frisco
Professional
Model Reviewed:
Q-Flash Model X2
Strength:
Powerful, smooth, even light. Automatic mode is very accurate and is field adjustable.
Weakness:
None This light is worth every penny! Wish I had bought it years earlier. If you can swing it, get the Qpak battery too! Customer Service Great! Similar Products Used: Metz CL-4. Smoother light than the "box" |
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[Jan 14, 2000]
Robert Ochsen
Professional
Model Reviewed:
Q-Flash Model X2
Strength:
Powerful flash
Weakness:
No problems. Expensive but worth it.Changing settings can be Customer Service Quantum customer service Similar Products Used: Metz 45 series |
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[Mar 07, 2001]
Andry Sander
Intermediate
Strength:
Expandable to 800 WS, TTL, many accessories.
Weakness:
Expensive, no on flash compensation, small modelling light. The X2 that i bought is the 400 WS system. It is really suitable for locational work since it is relatively light. The flash output is really flattering......but unless you are a professional or Richie Rich, Canon's 550 EX flash i once used which is $700 cheaper is good enough. Customer Service None Similar Products Used: 550 EX |
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[Nov 17, 1999]
Lance Karp
Professional
Model Reviewed:
Q-Flash Model X2
Strength:
There are no automatic heads for the Lumedyne system that do so much. The flash can be used on manual, allowing you to power down to 1/32 rather than the packs 1/4 power.This allows you to shoot with the newer ISO 400 films at wider openings. It give you a range of 3 more fstops that you can possibly shoot at. Also, you have automatic settings that really work. They are accurate and a pleasure to use. If you shoot with a camera that offers TTL, plug in the cord and bingo, your off, and X2 offers more power than any factory strobe for a 35mm!
Weakness:
I had a connecting cord short out after the warranty expired, they fixed it no charge. It is expensive but well worth it. I use it to shoot weddings with my Hasselblad and other assignments with my Nikon N90S. The TTL is great and the auto settings are dead on. Because it can power down, I can do so much more with it that I could with a normal Lumedyne head. Customer Service First class, they fixed my problem no charge, and gave me a new updated cord. All within 24 hours. Similar Products Used: Nothing like it. |