Dead Pentax AF 360 FGZ
Posted 24/12/2014 - 12:53
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Try a completely fresh or recharged set of batteries, also have a look also at the terminals both ends on the flash and batteries, and clean if required.
Does the flash make a " whistling " noise when turned on, double check you've inserted the batteries correctly.
Does the flash make a " whistling " noise when turned on, double check you've inserted the batteries correctly.
Chris
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Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8
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www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Posted 26/12/2014 - 16:29
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Building on what Chris has said ...
Stick a new set of batteries in (or fully charged r/c batts) switch on and leave the thing alone.
Come back after lunch (or a meal of your choice) and repeat.
After two or three sets of batteries, you may well find that the "ready" light is now on.
Pop the "Test" button and see if it recharges quickly (but you may need yet another set of batteries).
I have heard this called "Reconditioning the capacitor", but it has worked for me several times.
Geoff
Stick a new set of batteries in (or fully charged r/c batts) switch on and leave the thing alone.
Come back after lunch (or a meal of your choice) and repeat.
After two or three sets of batteries, you may well find that the "ready" light is now on.
Pop the "Test" button and see if it recharges quickly (but you may need yet another set of batteries).
I have heard this called "Reconditioning the capacitor", but it has worked for me several times.
Geoff
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and then there's all the M42 kit, and the accessories ...
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K2000
P50.
Lenses Digital: 50-200, 18-55 KAF: 28-80.
Lenses KA & K: SMC-KA f2.0, SMC-K f1.4, SMC-K f1.7 Tokina KA 28-70 , SMC Pentax 70-210 F4, Sigma KA 75-300 , Hanimex 500mm Mirror, and the Tamron Adaptall-2 stuff.
and then there's all the M42 kit, and the accessories ...
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15 years
Denmark
I have not used my flash for a while and today I picked it out from my bag and it was completely dead. Checked the batteries and they are fine but there is absolutely no response when turning it on.
What could be wrong? Is there anything to do or try before handing it over to a service center?
And merry Christmas everyone 🎅
All the best
Ryan