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Instruments

Qflash T2 & X2


The Qflash Studio Quality, 
High Power,
TTL Flash.

Designed with the professional in mind.

The Qflash Model T2 is powered by the Quantum Turbo or Turbo Z Battery for Guide No. 160 (ISO 100) auto flash power. The Qflash Model X2 can be powered by the new Qpaq-X. It can also be powered by a Lumedyne or Norman pack, for up to 400 watt-seconds (GN 220, ISO 100 film) of auto-flash power. 

Qflash uses parabolic reflectors for softer, cleaner light. The reflectors are removable for bare-bulb lighting. The flash head bounces and swivels. Flash control is either automatic, TTL (with optional adapters), manual, or stroboscopic. Automatic exposure control covers a nine stop range, adjustable every 1/3 stop, for a total of 25 automatic settings! Manual power can be adjusted from full to 1/64 power in 1/3 stop increments. Flash power can be precisely what you need. Stroboscopic mode can be adjusted for flash power, and number and frequency of bursts. Program lets you store up to 4 of your favorite settings (e.g. auto @ f8, f16 manual @ 1/4 power) and switch between them at a push of a button.

Qflashes can be ganged together to produce flexible lighting setups with thousands of watt-seconds of automatic or manual flash power. Qflash mounts on a camera bracket, tripod, or lightstand and weighs no more than a conventional flash.

Studio quality reflectors - To avoid harshness that can be produced by rectangular reflectors, Qflash uses a parabolic reflector. Angles of coverage : Normal position 55°, Wideangle 70°, with diffuser (included) 90°, or remove the reflector for bare-bulb 360° coverage.

Accurate auto ranges - LCD shows minimum & maximum flash distance range for each auto setting. Qflash has both an audible and visual indication of correct exposure, displaying "OK" & beeping once. Or you get three beeps right away and an "UNDR" or "OVER" in the display, telling which way to adjust the Qflash. The beeping can be turned off, or you may use the included earphone.

TTL Mode - With Quantum's optional adapters for popular TTL cameras, you can control the Qflash exposure through-the-lens. TTL operation indicates proper and over and under exposure visually and audibly.

Slave Mode (for most flexible lighting setups) - One Qflash can control the exposure of an unlimited number of Qflash "slaves" connected to it. Use this feature to increase lighting power, or light difficult subjects the way you want with multiple flash heads. They can be controlled via a TTL adapter or their own auto setting. You can also set each Qflash independently - to its own automatic, manual, or stroboscopic exposure to get precise lighting ratios and light control.

Stroboscopic Mode - lets you select a strobe rate of one to 50 flashes per second. You can also select the power level and the total number of flashes from one to 20.
(The number of bursts that can be set depends on the power level setting).

Remote Sensor - This accessory lets you put Qflash where you want and read the light at the camera position. Placement of Qflash can be up to 100' away (cable extensions required).

Lighted LCD - The lighted LCD panel shows Mode (Program, Automatic, Manual, TTL, Slave, Reflector Position, or Stroboscopic), F#, flash distance range, Guide #, ISO, flash ready, "OK", and Under as well as Over exposure checks. The Qflash controls are intuitive and easy to learn in minutes. Readouts can be converted between feet or meters.

Modeling light for Qflash model X2 - A 35 watt modeling lamp for this model lies inside the flashtube at the focal point. It provides an illumination pattern true to the flash pattern, and also serves as a focusing aid.

More Features of the Qflash T2/X2:

Program Mode - Lets you program up to four of your favorite settings. You can then switch between them with a button push. For example, instantly switch from f/16 @ 10ft. manual to f/8 (2.2-20ft.) automatic to TTL! Set any combinations you like!

Enhanced Manual Mode - An enhanced LCD display shows f/stop and distance to help you choose the manual power level you want. The Manual Mode also displays the relative manual setting, and it calculates the Guide No. for you.

Options Display - Pushing the Options button opens a display. Set the reflector indicator to Normal, Wide, or Diffuser so that all Qflash distance readouts are calibrated to the selected reflector position. You can also turn the audible indicator on or off, and change between Feet and Meters readouts for Guide No., film speed, and distance.

Infinite Memory - When you program your most frequently used mode, f/stop, film speed, and other settings into Qflash model T2 or X2, they retain these settings until you change them. Even after shutting off the power indefinitely.

Specifications

QFlash Model X2

QFlash Model T2

Weight:

28 ounces (800 gm.)

31 ounces (880 gm.)

Power:

200 or 400 watt-seconds
(depends on pack)

150 watt-seconds

Power Supply:

Quantum Qpaq-X, Lumedyne, Norman 200B, 200C, or 400B power pack. Requires a QF40, QF41, or QF42 power cable to fit one of the power packs (except Qpaq-X).

Quantum Turbo or Turbo Z Battery

Capacity:

See Qpaq-X capacity chart; Qflash X2 has same capacity as Norman or Lumedyne manual head when used with above power packs.

225 full power flashes

Recycling:

See Qpaq-X recycle chart; Qflash X2 has same recycling as Norman or Lumedyne manual head when used with above power packs.

2.5 seconds

Includes:

reflector, diffuser, modeling lamp, removable flashtube, 1/4-20 mounting thumbscrew, and earphone.

6' (2m) coiled power cord, reflector, diffuser, removable flash tube, 1/4-20 mounting thumbscrew, and earphone.

Dimensions of flash alone : 3.2 x 3.5 x 6.5 inches (8 x 9 x 16.5 cm.)

Dimensions of reflector : 4.7 inches (12 cm.) diameter

POWER LEVEL FLASH DURATION

Qflash X / X2
400 W/S

Qflash X / X2
200 W/S

Qflash T / T2
150 W/S

1/1
(Full Power)

1/250th
}of a second

1/400th
of a second

1/300th
of a second

1/2

1/500

1/1000

1/700

1/4

1/1000

1/2000

1/1300

1/8

1/2300

1/3600

1/2400

1/16

1/3600

1/5800

1/4000

1/32

1/5800

1/9900

1/6500

1/64

1/9900

Not available

1/9500


Accessories
QF21 Remote Sensor. Shoe Mount with Live Sync Contacts.
 
QF30 Replacement Flashtube for QFlash model T/T2.
QF30uv Optional UV Coated Tube for QFlash model T/T2.
QF32 Replacement Flashtube for QFlash model X/X2.
QF32uv Optional UV Coated Tube for QFlash model X/X2.
QF33 Replacement Modeling Lamp for QFlash model X/X2. 
 
QF60 Spare Reflector.
QF61 'Snoot' for Pinpoint Lighting.

QF62S

Matte Silver Bare Bulb Enhancer.

QF62G Light Gold Bare Bulb Enhancer.
QF63 Telephoto Reflector with QF63S Spacer.

QF63S

Flashtube Spacer for QF63.

QF67A

Wide Angle Diffuser.

 
QF64 Diffusing UV Filter Kit for QFlash.
QF65 Clear UV Filter Kit for QFlash.
QF66 7 assorted Hi-Temp Color Gels pre-cut for QFlash.

 

QF70

Quick Release 'L' Bracket.

QF72

Multi-Bracket

QF73

"L" Bar

Control Cables
QF50 Control Cable. To slave two QFlashes together.
20 foot (6 meters) long.
QF51 Control Extension Cable. Male to Female.
20 foot (6 meters) long.
To extend QF21, QF50, QF52, QF53, or TTL adapters. Maximum control length possible is 100 foot (30 meters) using 5 QF51 cables.
QF52 'Y' Connector Module.
Needed for the third QFlash connected, and each one thereafter. Also required for a TTL adapter or remote sensor when used with 2 or more QFlashes.
QF53 Hot Shoe Sync Adapter.
Syncs QFlash via the hot shoe on a camera.
536 Sync Cord, coiled, 18 inches (.5 meters) long.
PC to Household male plug.
537 Sync Cord, coiled, 5 foot (1.5 meters) long.
PC to Household male plug.
540 Household to Household straight cord.
Use when the Qflash is connected to the camera with a TTL adapter. Enables photographer to fire a remote flash with the Quantum Radio Slave 4 & 4i.
541 Household to Mini-Phone Jack.
Use when the Qflash is connected to the camera with a TTL adapter. Enables photographer to fire a remote flash with the Quantum Radio Slave 2.

Power Cables
QF40 Adapts QFX/QFX2 to work with Norman 200B or 200C.
QF41 Adapts QFX/QFX2 to work with Norman 400B.
QF42 Adapts QFX/QFX2 to work with Lumedyne power packs.
QF43 Extends power cable for model QFX/QFX2.
16 foot (5 meters) long.
Warning : Do not use other manufacturer's power cables !
You will damage the QFlash.
QT48 Dual power connector for powering two QFlash model T/T2's with one Turbo Battery.
QT49 QFlash Model T/T2 Extension Cord.
10 foot (3 meters) for extending Turbo power cable.

Remote Sensor

QF21

Shoe mount with live sync contact.

Note:
If a Remote Sensor is used in a multi-QFlash set up,
a QF52 'Y' connector is required for the QF21.


TTL Adapters

Note:
If a TTL adapter is used in a multi-QFlash set up,
a QF52 'Y' connector is required for the TTL adapter.

Camera Type

Model #

Bronica

ETRsi, SQAi

QF20

Canon

EOS-3, A2E, A2, A5, 1, 1n, 1n RS, 10, 10S, 600, 620, 630, 650, 700, 750, 850, 1000, 1000F, Rebel, Rebel_S, RT, T90, Elan, Elan2, Elan2e

QF13N

Contax

RTSII, RTSIII, MD137, MA137, 139, 159MM, 167MT, 645, G1, G2


645

QF15


QF24

Hasselblad

201F, 202FA, 203FE, 205FCC, 205TCC, 500ELX, 503CX, 503CXI, 503CW, 553ELX, 555ELD

QF19

Leica

R5, RE, R6, R6-2, R7


R8

QF16


QF23

Mamiya

645 Pro TL


645AF

QF22


QF25

Minolta X

X700, X500, X570, CLE
Maxxum-5000, 7000, 9000

QF11

Minolta Xi

Dynax & Maxxum -
3000i, 3700i, 5000i, 700i, 7000i, 8000i, 8700i, 3xi, 5xi, 7xi, 9xi, SPxi

QF14

Nikon

FA, FG, FE2, F100, F301, F4, F4S, F401, F401S, F5, F501, F601, F601M, F801, N2000, N2020, N4004, N6000, N6006, N8008, N8008S, N90, N90S


D1 (manual or auto mode only - no TTL capabilities)

QF12

Olympus

OM-2, 2N, 2SP, 4, 40, 707, 77AF, 88, 101

QF10

Pentax

SFX, SFXn, SF1, SF1n, SF7, SF10, Z1, PZ1, Z10, PZ10, LX_(with_finder_shoe), SUPER A, 645, 645N

QF17

Practica

BX20

QF10

Rollei

SL2000f, 3001, 3003, SL66e, SL66x, SL66se, SL6006, 6002, 6003, 6008, 6008i, 2.8GX

QF18