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10 posts
13 years

Posted 19/03/2021 - 00:14 Link

Hi all, does anyone know where I can get spare parts for a Pentax AF360FGZ flash unit? I have searched high and low, to no avail.....I need a replacement Hot Shoe mount, the one I have is slowly chipping away, and although it's ok for now, it's slowly becoming less so.

Any ideas anyone?

Thx, Dave.

redbusa99 redbusa99

1700 posts
15 years
stroud,glos

Posted 19/03/2021 - 10:42 - Helpful Comment Link

probably easier to find a second hand unit also badged as a Samsung PEF 36FZF. picked up one of those for £50.

odd lens or 2

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Plus Member cbrog cbrog

423 posts
14 years
Surrey

Posted 19/03/2021 - 11:37 - Helpful Comment Link

My answer was to buy one of these cheap little blocks and leave it as a permanent fixture on the flash. It has another advantage in that it has a socket for a second flash unit - thus avoiding the loss of the stupidly overpriced and ill fitting socket cap on the camera body.

Roger

Plus Member cbrog cbrog

423 posts
14 years
Surrey

Posted 19/03/2021 - 12:38 - Helpful Comment Link

Further to my post I should point out that the adapter shown is the incorrect one! It is the single contact version that I use with my old Vivitar ring flashes.
You can buy the Pentax specific one for about £25 or Chinese versions for about £8.....

Sorry about that

Roger

Edited by cbrog: 19/03/2021 - 12:38

DaveG14 DaveG14

10 posts
13 years

Posted 02/04/2021 - 23:16 Link

Thanks again Roger, and other responders, your comments and advice are duly noted, thank you.

Dave.