whats wrong with my flash????????

NicoleNicole Registered Users Posts: 65 Big grins
edited October 2, 2005 in Accessories
Hi everyone,
I have a sigma ef-500 dg super. I have had it for about 2 years (of course it is not under warranty). All of a sudden I can't get the flash to fire. I changed the batteries. The indicator light works, but I don't get a flash when I press the test button. Does anyone have any idea what is wrong with it? Is it worth trying to fix or should I just buy a new one? Thanks for your help,
Nicole:dunno

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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,249 moderator
    edited October 1, 2005
    Does it make a whirrrrrr sound when charging up?
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  • NicoleNicole Registered Users Posts: 65 Big grins
    edited October 1, 2005
    David_S85 wrote:
    Does it make a whirrrrrr sound when charging up?
    The only whirrr sound is when it changes zoom setttings. It does make a clicking sound when I press the test button.ne_nau.gif
    Nicole
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,948 moderator
    edited October 2, 2005
    So you hear a whiring noise when you adjust the zoom and a high pitched
    sort of squeal when you turn it on. The test light lights and you hear a click
    when you press it (but no flash)?

    Sounds like something to do with the flash tube. Time to buy a new one or
    send that one back for repair. Before you send it in for repair, you might want
    to check on the cost so as to avoid paying more than the flash is worth.

    Ian
    Moderator Journeys/Sports/Big Picture :: Need some help with dgrin?
  • NicoleNicole Registered Users Posts: 65 Big grins
    edited October 2, 2005
    Thank you David and Ian. That is what I was afraid of. :cry I think it is time to upgrade to a canon flash. Nicole
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