Sony flash F32X problem connecting

trueno · 14th June 2004

Hi F828-ers,

I have problem connecting my F32X with the hot shoe. I have followed the instructions in both manuals to 'connect' them. But still in vain.

However i try using the cable provided to 'connect' them. Then is able to receive the 'connect' signal on the flash screen.
Note: f828 suppose to 'connect' with F32X without the cable, right?

But still my camera refuse to fire a flash from the F32X.
My setting for the flash is: Auto A, wide
Camera setting: Auto mode
did set for auto 'flash'
Any other things missing?

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 14th June 2004

did u set the hotshoe to on for your f828? the only assumption i can think of now... u should set it to off instead, on is for other makes of the flash... i dun have my camera with me now... but u can try on tat area 1st. think its turn your dial to menu den etc etc...

trueno · 14th June 2004

Hi Del_CtrlnoAlt,

Yah, i have check the setup on the dial. By default the hot shoe is set to 'off'. From the manual, it told me to leave it to 'off' too. So i leave it as default.
but still i have no luck in getting the 'connect' sign on the flash F32X.

bry'an · 18th June 2004

Originally Posted by trueno

Hi Del_CtrlnoAlt,

Yah, i have check the setup on the dial. By default the hot shoe is set to 'off'. From the manual, it told me to leave it to 'off' too. So i leave it as default.
but still i have no luck in getting the 'connect' sign on the flash F32X.

then you have to tighten the screw, coz if the connection is bad it cant communicate with the camera

KCBox · 18th June 2004

I used the good old cable type. So far so good

HVL-F1000

trueno · 18th June 2004

Hi guys,

Found out the problem of my 'connection'
The hot shoe pin has oxidied, resulting in bad connection.
Went down to Sony Gallery at Bugis Junction.
Few of the stuffs help me out with my problem. complimenti to them!
finally solve!!!

bry'an · 18th June 2004

Originally Posted by trueno

Hi guys,

Found out the problem of my 'connection'
The hot shoe pin has oxidied, resulting in bad connection.
Went down to Sony Gallery at Bugis Junction.
Few of the stuffs help me out with my problem. complimenti to them!
finally solve!!!

14th June 2004	#1
trueno Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 70	Sony flash F32X problem connecting Hi F828-ers, I have problem connecting my F32X with the hot shoe. I have followed the instructions in both manuals to 'connect' them. But still in vain. However i try using the cable provided to 'connect' them. Then is able to receive the 'connect' signal on the flash screen. Note: f828 suppose to 'connect' with F32X without the cable, right? But still my camera refuse to fire a flash from the F32X. My setting for the flash is: Auto A, wide Camera setting: Auto mode did set for auto 'flash' Any other things missing?

14th June 2004	#2
Del_CtrlnoAlt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Outside the Dry Box. Posts: 16,342	did u set the hotshoe to on for your f828? the only assumption i can think of now... u should set it to off instead, on is for other makes of the flash... i dun have my camera with me now... but u can try on tat area 1st. think its turn your dial to menu den etc etc... __________________ Logging Off Permanently. Those who need to contact me will know where to contact me.

18th June 2004	#5
KCBox Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Coast Posts: 345	I used the good old cable type. So far so good HVL-F1000