Dropped 580EX

[RGolfJ]

Did a search for an answer but couldn't find one. I dropped my one flash and now the bulb won't fire. Everything else seems to work fine, just no flash.
Is there a way to replace the bulb without sending it to canon? Where would I get the bulb?

[RGolfJ]

anyone?

[Azzure_7]

You can order it from Canon itself. Give them a call. The last time I called, I got all my answer. I have great experience with them.
Try your local camera store as well.

[GerBee]

It may or may not be worth the effort. Canon have a fixed charge for repair of the flashgun, IMO a reasonable charge for all accidents, including water damage ~ I've have three or four repaired for falls, water immersion and burn bulb due to overheating [over shooting].

So sending to Canon might not be the bad experience you seem to be expecting.

[deadpass]

Everything else seems to work fine, just no flash.

Then does it really work at all?

[RGolfJ]

Thanks for the responses. I just thought a bulb could be $20 or so versus $120. Didn't know if it was easily accessible.

Good point deadpass

[SMP_Homer]

from previous times this has come up, a bulb is in the $30 range, if memory serves me right

[joeseph]

this tutorial (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=523087) might be useful...

[Perfect_10]

Then does it really work at all?


Only on bright, really sunny days :lol:

[RGolfJ]

thanks joeseph....that is exactly what I was looking for.