RIP SB600

[blacknstormy]

Sniff - I think my poor old SB600 finally bought it
Out in the field, shutter click, flash fired 3 - 4 seconds after the shot....
next shot, shutter click, again delayed flash ....
then....
zip


It thinks that it is still working (ie powers up, hit flash and the light goes out as though the flash fired), but 'thinks' doesn't help in the dark
I'll wack it back into a container with dessicant (just in case - like last time), but I think I was lucky to pull it back from the brink when I drowned it in a storm...... I'll put it in for a triple bypass, but not sure if it will survive

But.... Damian said I can order a SB800 from Birdy - the one good thing that has come out of the death of an old friend

Rel

[big pix]

Sorry to hear that Rel........ but glad to hear the good news........ happy shooting

[apsilon]

It's a longshot but FWIW my SB600 has exhibited those symptoms when I was using a set of batteries that weren't up to the task due to one cell being bad. Would fire late then after a couple of shots not fire at all.

You've probably already tried it but a check with a different set of batteries can't hurt.

[SteveGriffin]

Rel,
I have been waiting for you to post this message after your little dunking a while ago.
Have you ordered the 800 yet??

[Zeeke]

Rel, order the sb800, then if ur 600 comes back from the dead, you'll have 2 flashes!!

I hope it all works out for you..

Tim

[blacknstormy]

Thanks guys .....

Steve - I suppose I was really lucky to keep it going as long as I did !!

I had tried the batteries, put the flash back into a sealed container with silica beads again - and new batteries ... and zip Rang Anderson's, and he pretty much advised me not to bother sending it in, as replacing the electronics or the 'flash' part would be as much as a new flash - and it would have to be sent to Sydney for the repair.

Edit - confirming order with Birddog (thank you Birdy)

Hopefully, I'll be back taking shots soon (you are all probably hoping not )

Thanks for your replies guys - Bernie, Apsilon, Steve & Tim - this forum is really like extended family huh?

Hugs
Rel