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5D & 580EX just failing to fire :(

Postby Kris on Sun Dec 24, 2006 5:04 pm

Hi Guys,

Just today my 580ex wont fire! its got plenty of batteries and the preflash is working but the main flash wont :(
Any ideas!
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Postby DaveB on Sun Dec 24, 2006 5:17 pm

It is possible to configure the 580EX to control other flashes but not supply light itself. But I think you can only disable the flash in Master mode. Maybe switch to normal mode to see if the problem goes away.
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Postby Kris on Sun Dec 24, 2006 5:18 pm

One thing ive noticied is that the pilot light isnt comin on..
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Postby Kris on Sun Dec 24, 2006 5:26 pm

tried another set of batteries, working fine :)
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Postby DaveB on Sun Dec 24, 2006 5:29 pm

Subtle and simple!
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Postby seeto.centric on Mon Dec 25, 2006 10:21 pm

hehe good to hear its all working again :)
i was going to suggest dirty contacts.

-julz
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