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Dec 28, 2010 19:04 | #1

I just got a 430ex II for my camera, love the thing but every once in a while it goes off for no reason. It makes a buzzing sound and emits the flash for a couple seconds... it reminds of when you use the Flash for Focus Assist.

I don't know much about flashes, but this doesn't seem normal. Any idea what could be causing this? Do I need to return it for another?

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Dec 28, 2010 19:06 | #2

You're bumping the depth of field preview button...

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Dec 28, 2010 19:11 | #3

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #11531016

You're bumping the depth of field preview button...

Hahaha.... I think you're right :oops:

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Dec 28, 2010 19:20 | #4

realmike15 wrote in post #11531009

...goes off for no reason....

so does my wife!

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Dec 28, 2010 19:32 | #5

runninmann wrote in post #11531094

so does my wife!

You're probably pushing one of her buttons too.

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Dec 28, 2010 19:36 | #6

Titus213 wrote in post #11531179

You're probably pushing one of her buttons too.

:lol: :lol: :lol: All the time!

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Dec 28, 2010 19:41 | #7

realmike15 wrote in post #11531037

Hahaha.... I think you're right :oops:

It happens to the best of us.

What's even worse is when you have the flash pointed straight at your face and bumping the DOF button. Not fun. :mad:

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