the LCD screen keeps flashing on my 580EX

swingking · 27-10-2009, 22:20

I am having a problem with my 580EX flash. It just won't stop blinking ; I have replaced the batteries and that still hasn't fixed the issue.

I checked the manual and there is a section which tells you that this problem happens when you apply the wide-panel down.

I put this back up but I'm having the same problem. Has anyone ever had this problem and let me know how you fixed it.

Thanks

simonp1 · 27-10-2009, 22:39

Try adjusting the head up a couple of mm, its something to do with close up shooting using flash.

swingking · 27-10-2009, 22:53

when you say adjust the head; do you mean the angle?

I've tried at different angles and I'm having the same problem

swingking · 27-10-2009, 22:58

okay it's stopped blinking when I don't use bounce flash; When using bounce flash and angling the flash-head, I get the blinking problem

simonp1 · 27-10-2009, 23:00

Sorry yea the angle, on the exii for instance, if the head is completely down the flash icon on the lcd flashes continuously.

sineadw · 28-10-2009, 08:57

...or if you have the built in diffuser down...

swingking · 28-10-2009, 19:02

I have tried messing with the built in diffuser ; putting it up and down. I think the flash is broken. Guessing that the connection with the built in diffuser is always on and it always thinks that the wide panel is always active.

Anyone know where these can be repaired?

diamondphoto · 28-10-2009, 20:07

Try contacting Conns Cameras, they might be able to point you in the right direction. I don't think there is a Canon repair in Ireland. There is a shop somewhere at the back of DIT Kevin St, the name escapes me but they are the official reps for Canon. I remember this as I had to drop my 500/4 in there for repair, but as far as I know they send them to the UK.

Conns should point you in the right direction or even handle it themselves.

Best of luck

Fergul

mikeanywhere · 28-10-2009, 20:39

Its because the diffuser at the top of the flash is out slightly. Just push it back down and it will be ok - honest guv!!

sineadw · 28-10-2009, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeanywhere

Its because the diffuser at the top of the flash is out slightly. Just push it back down and it will be ok - honest guv!!

What he said. I had the same problem for weeks till I copped that one..

If that doesn't work and you really think its buggered, Image Supply Systems are the reps Diamond mentioned - 01-4782520

diamondphoto · 28-10-2009, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by sineadw

Image Supply Systems are the reps Diamond mentioned - 01-4782520

Bingo!!!!!

Thanks Sinead!!

Fergul

swingking · 29-10-2009, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeanywhere

Its because the diffuser at the top of the flash is out slightly. Just push it back down and it will be ok - honest guv!!

Genius!! I pushed real hard until I heard it pop back into place.

Thanks so much, I owe you one

mikeanywhere · 29-10-2009, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by swingking

Genius!! I pushed real hard until I heard it pop back into place.

Thanks so much

My pleasure

sineadw · 29-10-2009, 21:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by swingking

Genius!! I pushed real hard until I heard it pop back into place.

Thanks so much, I owe you one

\0/

Exact same thing happened to me!

27-10-2009, 22:20	#1
swingking Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,878 Adverts \| Friends	the LCD screen keeps flashing on my 580EX I am having a problem with my 580EX flash. It just won't stop blinking ; I have replaced the batteries and that still hasn't fixed the issue. I checked the manual and there is a section which tells you that this problem happens when you apply the wide-panel down. I put this back up but I'm having the same problem. Has anyone ever had this problem and let me know how you fixed it. Thanks __________________ Getting the trade unions to vote for cutbacks is like asking turkeys to vote for christmas Stephen O'Connell Photography follow me on twitter

27-10-2009, 22:53	#3
swingking Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,878 Adverts \| Friends	when you say adjust the head; do you mean the angle? I've tried at different angles and I'm having the same problem __________________ Getting the trade unions to vote for cutbacks is like asking turkeys to vote for christmas Stephen O'Connell Photography follow me on twitter

27-10-2009, 22:58	#4
swingking Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,878 Adverts \| Friends	okay it's stopped blinking when I don't use bounce flash; When using bounce flash and angling the flash-head, I get the blinking problem __________________ Getting the trade unions to vote for cutbacks is like asking turkeys to vote for christmas Stephen O'Connell Photography follow me on twitter

28-10-2009, 08:57	#6
sineadw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,212 Adverts \| Friends	...or if you have the built in diffuser down... __________________ gigshots.ie

28-10-2009, 19:02	#7
swingking Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,878 Adverts \| Friends	I have tried messing with the built in diffuser ; putting it up and down. I think the flash is broken. Guessing that the connection with the built in diffuser is always on and it always thinks that the wide panel is always active. Anyone know where these can be repaired? __________________ Getting the trade unions to vote for cutbacks is like asking turkeys to vote for christmas Stephen O'Connell Photography follow me on twitter

27-10-2009, 22:39	#2
simonp1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Killarney Posts: 215 Adverts \| Friends	Try adjusting the head up a couple of mm, its something to do with close up shooting using flash.

27-10-2009, 23:00	#5
simonp1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Killarney Posts: 215 Adverts \| Friends	Sorry yea the angle, on the exii for instance, if the head is completely down the flash icon on the lcd flashes continuously.

28-10-2009, 20:07	#8
diamondphoto Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Moneytucker, Enniscorthy, County Wexford Posts: 23 Adverts \| Friends	Try contacting Conns Cameras, they might be able to point you in the right direction. I don't think there is a Canon repair in Ireland. There is a shop somewhere at the back of DIT Kevin St, the name escapes me but they are the official reps for Canon. I remember this as I had to drop my 500/4 in there for repair, but as far as I know they send them to the UK. Conns should point you in the right direction or even handle it themselves. Best of luck Fergul

28-10-2009, 20:39	#9
mikeanywhere Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Galway Posts: 2,556 Adverts \| Friends	Its because the diffuser at the top of the flash is out slightly. Just push it back down and it will be ok - honest guv!! __________________ "A bit more choke and you would have started..." (a statement said to somebody who has just passed wind in public rather loudly)

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