the LCD screen keeps flashing on my 580EX

swingking

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

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

swingking

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

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

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

sineadw

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

swingking

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

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

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

mikeanywhere wrote: »

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

sineadw wrote: »

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

Bingo!!!!!

Thanks Sinead!!

Fergul :cool:

swingking

mikeanywhere wrote: »

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

swingking wrote: »

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

Thanks so much

My pleasure

sineadw

swingking wrote: »

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!