Anybody got a 350D's flash repaired before?

sloth · 19th October 2008

My 350D's popup flash finally gave up and I have decided to get it repaired. The flash pops up, but no light comes out.

Has anybody gotten a flash repaired before and how much did it cost you? I am thinking of doing the usual.. just bring it to Harborfront and let Canon settle. Unfortunately since it is an old camera and long out of warranty, I get bitten in the wallet. Sian. But what to do.. sometimes carrying my entire off-camera-lighting system with me is just way too much trouble.

Would like to hear from your experiences as well as suggested fixes. No, it isn't a problem with a jammed microswitch (under the shoe), the flash will not even pop up if the switch is jammed. You can test with a few sheets of paper to trip the switch.

Alternatively if anybody has lobang for fast, WIDE glass so I don't need the flash, that would work too

charlesleong · 19th October 2008

you could bring it down (or phone) and ask for a quote before you commit?

19th October 2008	#1
sloth Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 619	Anybody got a 350D's flash repaired before? My 350D's popup flash finally gave up and I have decided to get it repaired. The flash pops up, but no light comes out. Has anybody gotten a flash repaired before and how much did it cost you? I am thinking of doing the usual.. just bring it to Harborfront and let Canon settle. Unfortunately since it is an old camera and long out of warranty, I get bitten in the wallet. Sian. But what to do.. sometimes carrying my entire off-camera-lighting system with me is just way too much trouble. Would like to hear from your experiences as well as suggested fixes. No, it isn't a problem with a jammed microswitch (under the shoe), the flash will not even pop up if the switch is jammed. You can test with a few sheets of paper to trip the switch. Alternatively if anybody has lobang for fast, WIDE glass so I don't need the flash, that would work too

19th October 2008	#2
charlesleong Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,073	Re: Anybody got a 350D's flash repaired before? you could bring it down (or phone) and ask for a quote before you commit? __________________ 5D+BG+580EX2\|35f2\|50f1.4\|85f1.8\|135L\|17-200Lf4