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Problems with Canon Speedlite 430ex
Hi Everyone,Just bought a speedlite 430ex today and i'm having some problems. When I turn it on the LCD starts blinking and the flash will not fire. I've read the manual and it says that I need to retract the wide panel but it isn't down. Anyone know how to fix it? Thanks for your help.
January 07, 2006
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Jane Albert |
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Hi Kesh, I just bought the 430ex and am having the exact same problem. Did you ever get the problem resolved. Jane
October 22, 2006
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Mike Rubin |
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Just a thought. Take the batteries out, then pull out the panel and push it back in, then reinstall the batteries and try it. I hope it works for you.
October 22, 2006
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Jane Albert |
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Thanks Mike. I'll try that, but I think the batteries are making a connection since the LCD screen on the unit is reading. It's just that it will not flash. No test flash nothing. But I will try your suggestion tonight. Thanks. Jane
October 23, 2006
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Mike Rubin |
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I agree that the battery contacts are fine. I was thinking that the flash may have "locked up" and by removing the batteries , then waiting before you re install them you will be reintializing the flash. Sort of like when a PC locks up and you need to reboot.
October 23, 2006
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