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clippo
5th of October 2009 (Mon), 03:31
Posted about problems I was having with this bit of kit a while back and now it has finally quit working completely. All lights are on... tried 3 different batteries (2 brand new)... unit appears fine but when i press the 'pilot' button it's not firing a pulse anymore. I've had it for a couple of years so I am sure it is a problem with the unit rather than user error.

Authorised Canon repair centre want £90 to fix it which seems extortionate to me. A new unit isn't much more than this.

Anyone know a cheaper way to fix it?

Otherwise, what options are there for a wire linkage between the hotshoe and external flash? (I never have the flash more than about a metre away from me anyway).

Double Negative
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 07:14
Consider an "Off-Camera Shoe Cord." All the TTL functions, but off the camera. Of course, you'll have to either mount the flash on a bracket or hold it in one hand.