Dead SB800!??

[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

[PiroStitch]

Before jumping to conclusions, have you tried using the flash again?

[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

[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.

[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.

[Laurie]

anyone? please?

[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?

[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.

[Laurie]

I rang them, guess I'll have to take a day off work to drop it in

thanks guys!

[Glen]

Laurie, I sent mine via courier to Poraday at Bondi and had no hiccups.

[ATJ]

Poraday at Bondi

Damn! That's the name. All I could think of was Poorday.

[Glen]

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

[Laurie]

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!

[ATJ]

http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q ... arch&meta=

[bwhinnen]

Here is the TrueLocal listing

And from Nikon Service

Edit: Ahh yes Andrew, I too used Google

[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.

[ATJ]

Edit: Ahh yes Andrew, I too used Google

You are too kind. I'm just a grumpy old bastard.

[bwhinnen]

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

[Laurie]

don't I look like a goose, thanks for the help guys, will send to Poraday tomorrow..
cheers

[bwhinnen]

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)...