LS + SB800

[Geoff]

Just wondering if it's just my flash or can the LSPJII only be used on the flash when the angle is either straight up or parallel to the lens? I find if I put it on at say 45degrees, it falls down to the parallel position - anyone experienced this and if so, how have u overcome it?

[sheepie]

You have a limp flash I'm afraid Geoff

I'd watch where you use it in public

[Laurie]

the SB800 should lock into different degrees of positions?
if its not locking it might be faulty or worn out?

[Oscar]

Geoff, Leon took a photo of Des with his and it stayed up

[Geoff]

Hmm...it moves easily without the need to press the button on the side.
Anyone hazzard a guess what maxwell's would say if I took it out to them it being grey and all? Would they service it or just say bugger off?

[losfp]

Geoff, Leon took a photo of Des with his and it stayed up

In this thread - http://www.dslrusers.net/viewtopic.php? ... highlight=

It is JUST light enough to stay in that position - if yours has lost its locking power, then it won't stay.

[owen]

I notice my SB600 does the same thing. ALthough it doesn't drop down, it doesn't require the button pressing in to move it, except when it is pointed as if aimed straight at the subject. Wasn't sure if this was the design or if it was faulty.

[Geoff]

ok...so if in position at say 45, 60 or 75 degrees DOES the button HAVE to be pressed (in a normal functioning unit) to move the flash head?

[Laurie]

Geoff, i dont have mine in front of me but from memory yes.
i could be wrong. otherwise it might just be worn out

[losfp]

ok...so if in position at say 45, 60 or 75 degrees DOES the button HAVE to be pressed (in a normal functioning unit) to move the flash head?

Actually Geoff, that is an EXCELLENT question. I know it definitely locks in the 90' and 0' positions.... but whether it locks at the other positions, or has a "soft" lock, ie: clicks and stops....

If someone doesn't post before tonight, I can check mine.

[Geoff]

ok...so if in position at say 45, 60 or 75 degrees DOES the button HAVE to be pressed (in a normal functioning unit) to move the flash head?

Actually Geoff, that is an EXCELLENT question. I know it definitely locks in the 90' and 0' positions.... but whether it locks at the other positions, or has a "soft" lock, ie: clicks and stops....

If someone doesn't post before tonight, I can check mine.

Thanks - i look forward to someone's definitive reply

[Alpha_7]

I just tried mine, it hard locks at vertical and perpendicular, but only soft locks at 75 60 and 45. That said its a fairly decent soft lock.

[PiroStitch]

The button should ahve to be pressed if it's locked into any angle.

I found the LS PJ II cumbersome and annoying once it was fitted to the SB800 and as my SB800 doesn't lock properly anymore due to me using it quite a fair bit, the LS kept making it flop as well.

[Geoff]

I just tried mine, it hard locks at vertical and perpendicular, but only soft locks at 75 60 and 45. That said its a fairly decent soft lock.

Would it hold the weight of the LSPJII at 45 degrees without falling down to parallel position?

[MCWB]

Geoff: I think the real answer to this question is who cares! The only time I would ever contemplate shooting with the SB-800 at 45° is if I could bounce it, and then only if the subject was too far away to shoot at 90°; most of the time I would just move closer in this situation anyway. I can't think of another reason to shoot at 45° other than if you enjoy charging batteries!

[Matt. K]

The LS is too damned heavy for the flash head. Most have the same problem.

[Alpha_7]

I just tried mine, it hard locks at vertical and perpendicular, but only soft locks at 75 60 and 45. That said its a fairly decent soft lock.

Would it hold the weight of the LSPJII at 45 degrees without falling down to parallel position?

I don't have one to check, lend me yours and I'll let you know!

[losfp]

I just tried mine, it hard locks at vertical and perpendicular, but only soft locks at 75 60 and 45. That said its a fairly decent soft lock.

Would it hold the weight of the LSPJII at 45 degrees without falling down to parallel position?

Yes.



(Leon, apologies for hotlinking your image )

Having said that, it's not real secure in that position, a good bump will make it slip.

I find I get best results by pointing the LSPJ straight up anyway!

[PiroStitch]

The LS is too damned heavy for the flash head. Most have the same problem.

Ditto to that. Even if you managed to get it on 45 deg angle, any movement would force your sb800 head downwards.

[Geoff]

Great thanks guys- I just wanted to make sure my SB-800 was 'normal'