advice, please. re faulty onboard flash
Posted 08/09/2010 - 22:29
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You can buy an AF240Z for around £25 tops, or something like an AF200T for less. Both will work in program mode on a DSLR, the AF200T also has manual power settings which may be useful. I doubt a repair would be cheaper, and the AF240Z with a £4 diffuser from ebay is a very handy piece of kit.
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Posted 08/09/2010 - 23:09
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Just bought a AF240Z for my son's *ist DS for £10 off ebay. Works lovely in P mode and gives bounce flash.
Posted 09/09/2010 - 09:14
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Thanks, guys. I have the AF 280T flash and yes, it does work fine but there are times when you need a fill in flash. You do not want to be always carrying this flash unit with you.
The resale value of the body is now compromised. I need to explore how and how much the repair will be.
I know that reputable repair agents has been mentioned on here before and was looking for recommendations. Maybe, even, someone who has had a similar fault.
regards thoramay.
The resale value of the body is now compromised. I need to explore how and how much the repair will be.
I know that reputable repair agents has been mentioned on here before and was looking for recommendations. Maybe, even, someone who has had a similar fault.
regards thoramay.
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A Pentax user has spent a morning with me checking the settings, without success.
I have phoned SRS and received their usual high quality response. They suggested that I get round any possible settings by reverting to factory settings. No Joy!
They gave me a Pentax Support phone number but that was out of use.
I am looking for advice and possibly details of a repair firm that is trustworthy who would check and deal with the problem.
The auxillary flash socket is functioning correctly. Would this suggest that the bulb has failed?
regards thoramay.