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Dead SB800!??
Posted:
Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:55 pmby Laurie
I was using my SB800 on Thursday night, and it was getting extremely hot, mainly from the batteries.
After putting in the 3rd set of 5 batteries it would not fire, and when I hold down the 'shadow' button the bulb flashes almost invisibly.
Is my flash stuffed? I know for certain it isn't the batteries.
Is the bulb replaceable?
Help!
Cheers
Laurie
Posted:
Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:18 pmby PiroStitch
Before jumping to conclusions, have you tried using the flash again?
Posted:
Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:48 pmby Laurie
I havent tried it today, but it wasnt working yesterday.
that said, I am not sure if they batteries i am using are fully charged properly, I'm still getting used to charging eneloop batteries on the MH-C9000.
I will try them tonight
Posted:
Mon Dec 10, 2007 8:55 pmby Alpha_7
Where you popping the flash in quick succession a lot, or at full power. Most info says it needs time to cool down, particularly if your near full power. Extended use with no breaks, can burn the flash out.
Posted:
Mon Dec 10, 2007 9:48 pmby Laurie
I think i've burnt it out then
i was using it at 2+ and sometimes firing 3 times in a row.
I just put 4 brand new eneloop batteries and it didnt work.
where to from here? It's not under warranty.
Posted:
Tue Dec 11, 2007 11:20 amby Laurie
anyone? please?
Posted:
Tue Dec 11, 2007 11:33 amby ATJ
I would assume a telephone call to Nikon Australia (or the repair mob in Bondi) would tell you whether it can be repaired or not (at your expense). I would have to assume it is repairable as they'd only need to exchange the tube, but who knows what they'll charge?
Posted:
Tue Dec 11, 2007 12:14 pmby PiroStitch
ATJ has it right - call the service department. Just did a quick Google search and that seems to the be recommended course of action.
Posted:
Tue Dec 11, 2007 12:23 pmby Laurie
I rang them, guess I'll have to take a day off work to drop it in
thanks guys!
Posted:
Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:41 pmby Glen
Laurie, I sent mine via courier to Poraday at Bondi and had no hiccups.
Posted:
Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:43 pmby ATJ
Glen wrote:Poraday at Bondi
Damn! That's the name. All I could think of was Poorday.
Posted:
Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:48 pmby Glen
ATJ wrote:Damn! That's the name. All I could think of was Poorday.
After they had ten highly paid marketing guys to come up with the memorable name Poroday
Posted:
Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:04 pmby Laurie
Glen wrote:ATJ wrote:Damn! That's the name. All I could think of was Poorday.
After they had ten highly paid marketing guys to come up with the memorable name Poroday
Glen, Do they have a website or phone/email?
can't find anything!
Posted:
Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:06 pmby ATJ
Posted:
Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:08 pmby bwhinnen
Here is the TrueLocal listing
And from
Nikon Service
Edit: Ahh yes Andrew, I too used Google
Posted:
Tue Dec 11, 2007 6:05 pmby Glen
I just went to the post labelled - Poroday - it had their details:
http://www.dslrusers.com/viewtopic.php? ... ht=poroday
One thing to mention Laurie, if you are sending it by courier (I rang first) include your email as this is their normal method for letting peoiple know the repair is completed.
Posted:
Tue Dec 11, 2007 6:19 pmby ATJ
bwhinnen wrote:Edit: Ahh yes Andrew, I too used Google
You are too kind. I'm just a grumpy old bastard.
Posted:
Tue Dec 11, 2007 6:26 pmby bwhinnen
ATJ wrote:bwhinnen wrote:Edit: Ahh yes Andrew, I too used Google
You are too kind. I'm just a grumpy old bastard.
I was in a nice mood, it was getting close to knock off time
Posted:
Tue Dec 11, 2007 6:27 pmby Laurie
don't I look like a goose, thanks for the help guys, will send to Poraday tomorrow..
cheers
Posted:
Tue Dec 11, 2007 6:38 pmby bwhinnen
Laurie wrote:don't I look like a goose, thanks for the help guys, will send to Poroday tomorrow..
cheers
Na, some people spend more time on google than others. I use it all the time for a great number of things. Can be an interesting way to waste time...
Also it is Poraday too not Poroday
(sorry couldn't resist, cheeky I know)...