I can't figure out the parts name and is amazed that the repair cost is way more than 50% of my whole flash unit. i only use it for less than 2 years and i usually shoot less than 10 times per quarter year. is external flash so unreliable?
I can't figure out the parts name
I've owned numerous Nikon flashes and they have all been reliable and have not died on me. I used to own an SB600, no problems. If it cost $180, I dun think it is worth servicing... why not consider a SB700 for the next flash?
If the repaired cost takes half of the brand new price, better getting a new set.
IMHO ..
It may not be due to how long u have used or how frequent u used it, it is also due to "how" u used it, imagine someone drop the flash on hard floor or shoot in the rain, only once would be enough to make it dead.
ya....considering sb700. but i still have to repair sb600 as it'll be my backup. but i can also switch to other brand since i've refunded my recently bought 24-70 due to focus issue, nothing much left now. quite disappointed with nikon generally. :thumbsd:
It may not be due to how long u have used or how frequent u used it, it is also due to "how" u used it, imagine someone drop the flash on hard floor or shoot in the rain, only once would be enough to make it dead.
let me guess the problem,
because you seldom use the flash
you left the batteries in your unit
battery leak thus you have to change the circuit board
thus i do not get why are you blaming external flash is unreliable
if my deduction is wrong please correct me.
Hey bro... sorry to hear about ur experience. I read the other thread about your 24-70 focusing issue... but I do not buy some of the reasons given to you that low end bodies would not fit a high end lens. In anycase, this is a forum, and different people have different views, but not all of them are valid.
Personally, I've started on Nikon and have not be disappointed so far. Some swear by certain lenses, and some don't. I guess you have to find out the lenses that work for you, and what doesn't. It is a journey...
why don't you ask fatigue if he can help?
fatigue - sorry, if this sounds like arrow :bsmilie:
i've had and used my (2nd hand) SB600 since Jan this year. so far so good considering I'm a heavy user as I shoot indoors almost every weekend with it. Thanks for sharing and I agree with the rest,get the new SB700. your repair cost is too high
Had put my flashes to hard use over the years and no problem. Got a SB600 that bounced few times on the floor from dropping and OCF work, suffered small cracks and chips and dents around but still working perfectly.
I think you are on a string of bad luck with Nikon products.
Glad to hear that you were able to get refund for your 24-70 lens.
And agreed that its quite disappointing that NSC slap such a big bill for repair, though most of the time its the replacement parts that cost a lot. Had similar experience on other items too, repair cost is like 50% of the new item.
If its indeed batt leak, our weather also plays a part. In general I avoid alkalines batts, especially leaving them in the unit, coz the hot and humid weather accelerates and increases the chances of leaking.