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Equipment & Techniques => Medium Format / Film / Digital Backs – and Large Sensor Photography => Topic started by: minicoop1985 on January 28, 2016, 02:00:10 pm

Title: Leaf Aptus Quantum battery?
Post by: minicoop1985 on January 28, 2016, 02:00:10 pm

So I understand there's a Quantum battery that's capable of powering a Leaf Aptus back. If I just have the back, what do I need to make this happen? And what battery model is it? Thanks, folks.

Title: Re: Leaf Aptus Quantum battery?
Post by: Hank Keeton on January 28, 2016, 03:24:02 pm

I use a Quantum 2x2 with a Quantum 5D-16 cable specifically designed to provide the correct voltage for the Aptus backs.

I've been using my batteries on an Aptus-65 for 7-8 years now. I keep 2-batteries fully charged, but 1-battery will last all day (500+ actuations).

I also cobbled together an adapter which connects directly to the battery-slot on the bottom of the back. That way, I never have to swap batteries! I just plug-into with a short jumper cable.

Good luck!

Cheers,

Hank

Title: Re: Leaf Aptus Quantum battery?
Post by: minicoop1985 on January 28, 2016, 05:32:47 pm

Why thank you, sir. Looks like something I'll have to invest in, then, as the stock batteries are basically worthless IIRC.

Title: Re: Leaf Aptus Quantum battery?
Post by: yaya on January 29, 2016, 02:50:27 am

Get one of these (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/839350-REG/Mamiya_192_00009_DC_to_FireWire_400.html) and hook it up to any 12V DC battery. Or look for an SB-L160 compatible pack...they come in single, double and even triple sizes...

BR

Yair

Title: Re: Leaf Aptus Quantum battery?
Post by: minicoop1985 on January 29, 2016, 09:42:28 am

Also a reasonable solution. I plan on getting new batteries anyway, as the ones that come with it are of unknown age to me.