430ex loooong beep - is this normal?

[Andrea Skywalker]

Whenever I turn it on, I hear this really long beep - it's not tiny little ones, but it's like - "beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep" (ok, you get the point. lol) and it doesn't stop 'till I turn it off.

I'm wondering why it's doing this - I've had it for less than 12 hours and it didn't do this when I used it for the first hour or two. I haven't read the manual yet, I'm not sure if it'll answer my question but I just thought I'd ask here first.

Help?!

[S7000]

High pitched beep?

[Andrea Skywalker]

Yep, very high pitched beep.

[Lookin4filters]

Massive Explosion is imminent .. R U N.

[Firotechnics]

I don't think thats a beep thats the flash charging. Put fresh batteries in it and it should go away

[Lotto]

It's normal for the 430EX. The capacitor of the flash is charging up.

[Andrea Skywalker]

That actually explains a lot! I kinda figured it wasn't technically a intentional beep, but it was the only way I could explain it. But thanks! I'll be lurking the "Batteries" topic and find some BETTER batteries (I put fresh ones in last night and it's taking a LONG time for it to charge up)
Gracias.

[Naturalist]

Phaser overload!!! Scotty, beam me up!!!

Normal sound for all flash units as the capacitor charges up.

[brecklundin]

Phaser overload!!! Scotty, beam me up!!!

Normal sound for all flash units as the capacitor charges up.

EXACTLY...remember not to wear "the Red Shirt" around your flash...you know what always happens to the person wearing the Red Shirt!!!

(in case ya don't know (http://blog.wired.com/defense/2008/04/star-trek-red-s.html))

[40Dude6aedyk]

Upgrade to a flash that doesn't have the whine: 580EX II.

Or grow old and you won't be able to hear it anymore.

[brecklundin]

430EX II is also quiet as can be...even when the batteries are empty-ish.

[Titus213]

Upgrade to a flash that doesn't have the whine: 580EX II.

Or grow old and you won't be able to hear it anymore.

Actually I hear that annoying tone all the time, both ears. Do you suppose it's my brain charging up? Or do I just need new batteries?:lol:

Come to think of it, a fresh set of batteries would be great.

[40Dude6aedyk]

Nope, tinnitus is a side affect of too much Viagra.

[Andrea Skywalker]

Upgrade to a flash that doesn't have the whine: 580EX II.

Or grow old and you won't be able to hear it anymore.
LOL! It wont bother me too much - considering I take 90% of my shots while listening to my iPod.
I was just wondering whether I should worry about it or not, but I'm glad I wont have to!

[DDCSD]

That actually explains a lot! I kinda figured it wasn't technically a intentional beep, but it was the only way I could explain it. But thanks! I'll be lurking the "Batteries" topic and find some BETTER batteries (I put fresh ones in last night and it's taking a LONG time for it to charge up)
Gracias.

Get some good NiMh rechargeables. They last light years longer than alkalines. That and you can use them over and over again. ;)

Welcome to POTN!!!

[Titus213]

Nope, tinnitus is a side affect of too much Viagra.

In my case I think it's from all that shooting without ear protection.:lol:

[Lookin4filters]

I think I hit a red guy the other night in the fog. ...

[Andrea Skywalker]

Get some good NiMh rechargeables. They last light years longer than alkalines. That and you can use them over and over again. ;)

Welcome to POTN!!!
I'll definitely ask for those next time I go to Frys.
And thank you! :D:D