Could someone with a 430 EX II do me a favor? [Archive]

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Needsnow

22nd of August 2009 (Sat), 11:52

Hi. I just got a new copy of this. I have a 580 EX flash also. The 430 EX II flash makes a "bum bum" noise when it gets turned on. It's like a few parts are lining up inside. Is this normal? My 580 EX just makes a battery sound.

Thanks in advance!

alabama1980

22nd of August 2009 (Sat), 12:25

Its just the zoom motor coming online, if its the same noise I'm thinking about. My 430ex does the same thing.

scslmd

22nd of August 2009 (Sat), 12:29

Thank god. I thought the "bum bum" was just a commentary from MY 430ex flash about my life style...

Austin.Manny

22nd of August 2009 (Sat), 13:27

Thank god. I thought the "bum bum" was just a commentary from MY 430ex flash about my life style...

bw!

evilryu530

22nd of August 2009 (Sat), 14:25

yes mine makes a hissing noise or a little sound when i flip it on. i was concerned about this also im glad its normal cuz mine is new. its barely noticeable unless ure in a quiet room.

george m w

22nd of August 2009 (Sat), 18:41

Is this normal? My 580 EX just makes a battery sound.

.....the heck with that bum-bum sound....I wanna know what kind of sound a battery makes ! :lol::D

Needsnow

22nd of August 2009 (Sat), 21:15

You people are so literal! Just like my husband.

Watch this video from my backyard and listen to the background. That is the noise that my batteries make!

http://snowlens.blogspot.com/2008/10/this-is-fun-another-twirling-video.html

Mike R

23rd of August 2009 (Sun), 13:48

Batteries don't, or at least shouldn't make a sound. You will hear a high pitched noise as the capacitor charges. Does the squirrel keep comming back?

Needsnow

23rd of August 2009 (Sun), 14:16

Mike R

23rd of August 2009 (Sun), 14:45

The twirl a squirrel is a one time ride. They go on it once and never, ever get close to it again! You can just have it on the feeder, turned off and they won't bother the feeder. Squirrels HATE being dizzy!
I need to get one. Come to think of it, there are amusement rides that I never go back on, maybe I'm a squirrel

george m w

23rd of August 2009 (Sun), 16:47

Batteries don't, or at least shouldn't make a sound.
Mike,
NOW you tell me ! I've been sitting here ever since she said that, staring at my batteries...just waiting for a sound. ANY sound. Nothing. Nada.
Just call me litteral minded....:D
And yes, twirl a squirrel looks like a fun back yard addition !