Flash attacked by a 10 month old

[Living Daylight]

My son yanked my camera off my desk (yes I should have been more careful) and the flash hit first, breaking the foot:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4425956050_210a7dc606_o.jpg

Can anyone think of a fix? If I can't do it myself should I send it to Canon or bring it to a local store?

Thanks!

[jeromego]

You can always buy that part from Canon.

[spikeystitch]

I would maybe check out flash zebra? I may completely wrong but I swear I saw flash foot parts there.

[FlyingPhotog]

IIRC, Flash Zebra's feet have sync ports in them as well...

[blackhawk]

It's $6 from Canon...

[SuzyView]

Just replace it. I yanked my camera out of my bag and my 580 went flying onto the parking lot blacktop. I almost cried as I heard the plastic shattering. Sent it to Canon, it was the red cover to the beam. Fixed with warranty in place, just paid for shipping. Nice people at Canon.

[Austin.Manny]

Should've went with the 430exII ;)

[blackhawk]

It's a break away design. Easy to fix if you're handy, no soldering needed, just held on by screws. Canon may send it for free...

[Living Daylight]

Should've went with the 430exII ;)

I got this one for $200 second hand. Does the 430EX II have a stronger foot?

[blackhawk]

I got this one for $200 second hand. Does the 430EX II have a stronger foot?

No... it's designed to break to prevent damaged to the rest of the flash or worse, the cam's hot shoe.

[lancemoreland]

Replacement feet are available here:
http://www.uscamera.com/index.htm
or here:
http://www.bocaphoto.com/products/new/canon/canonacc.htm#parts
As well as on ebay if you don't want to order from Canon.

[Titus213]

You're obviously annoying the little guy with all you pictures......;)

[Living Daylight]

I just ordered the part from precision photo. Thanks for your help!

[apersson850]

At least the 580 EX II has a stronger foot. It will break further up instead. But that takes more violence.

[gonzogolf]

Should've went with the 430exII ;) Ummm they didnt have the 430exII available when I bough the 430ex... Just saying..

[colormaniac]

At least the 580 EX II has a stronger foot. It will break further up instead. But that takes more violence.
That is what I was about to say, too. I'd rather have the weakest, cheapest, and most replaceable part broken in accidents.

[Living Daylight]

BY the way, what is the diff between the 430 EX and the 430EX II?

[FLiPMaRC]

BY the way, what is the diff between the 430 EX and the 430EX II?
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0806/08061001canon430iiex.asp



I got mine last year with all the instant rebates for $240 at B&H.

[mikeassk]

IIRC, Flash Zebra's feet have sync ports in them as well...

+1.5

[MDJAK]

throw it away and buy a new one. ;) No, not the 10 year old, the flash. :lol:

[kokakaste2]

Buying new one would be waste of money imo, just fix the flash its not that expensive to replace the mount. (less then new flash)

[tim]

BY the way, what is the diff between the 430 EX and the 430EX II?

I ;)

[Living Daylight]

The new part is on the way. I will let you know how it works out.

No way I would buy a new one. I am saving up for a Tamron 17-50.