Could someone with a 430 EX II do me a favor?

Needsnow · 22nd of August 2009 (Sat)

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)

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)

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)

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Originally Posted by scslmd

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

evilryu530 · 22nd of August 2009 (Sat)

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)

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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 !

Needsnow · 22nd of August 2009 (Sat)

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...ing-video.html

Mike R · 23rd of August 2009 (Sun)

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)

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!

Mike R · 23rd of August 2009 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by Needsnow

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)

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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....

And yes, twirl a squirrel looks like a fun back yard addition !

22nd of August 2009 (Sat)	#1
Needsnow Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,600	Could someone with a 430 EX II do me a favor? 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! __________________ Canon 6D, T4i, lenses, a G1x & an S110

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alabama1980 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Gadsden, AL Posts: 1,206 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Could someone with a 430 EX II do me a favor? Its just the zoom motor coming online, if its the same noise I'm thinking about. My 430ex does the same thing. __________________ Name's Andy! Facebook My 500px asheltonphoto.com

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scslmd Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 141 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Could someone with a 430 EX II do me a favor? Thank god. I thought the "bum bum" was just a commentary from MY 430ex flash about my life style... __________________ 5D2, 40D+BG-E2, Tamron 28-75 f/2.8, EF-S 17-55mm (kit), EF 28-135mm, EF 17-40 f/4, EF 24-70 f/2.8, EF 70-200 f/2.8 IS, 430EX, 580EX II

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evilryu530 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 211	Re: Could someone with a 430 EX II do me a favor? 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.

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Needsnow Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,600	Re: Could someone with a 430 EX II do me a favor? 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...ing-video.html __________________ Canon 6D, T4i, lenses, a G1x & an S110

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Mike R Goldmember Join Date: May 2006 Location: 06478, CT Posts: 4,280	Re: Could someone with a 430 EX II do me a favor? 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? __________________ Mike R www.mikerubinphoto.com

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