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Flash Worth Repairing?
Oct 8, 2015 22:20:12 #
cidbearit
Loc: Canton, MI, USA
I set my camera down on a chair with the flash attached, and learned a lesson the hard way when my son plopped down in the chair without looking. I can buy this new (Triopo TR-980N) for $80 to $90. My guess is the repair would be darn near the same if not more. Anyone have any thought what the actual repair cost might be?
Dennis
Dennis
My Broken Flash
Oct 8, 2015 22:28:17 #
Oct 8, 2015 22:31:22 #
If i were to buy a new flash it would be this brand. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1108675-REG/yongnuo_yn_568exn_ttl_speedlite_flash_for.html
cidbearit wrote:
I set my camera down on a chair with the flash attached, and learned a lesson the hard way when my son plopped down in the chair without looking. I can buy this new (Triopo TR-980N) for $80 to $90. My guess is the repair would be darn near the same if not more. Anyone have any thought what the actual repair cost might be?
Dennis
Dennis
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Oct 8, 2015 22:56:38 #
Good luck shipping it to China for repair when you can replace it for $63.59. It appears to have similar features and slightly lower price than Yongnuos and I consider Yongnuos to be throwaways, not worth repairing.
Oct 9, 2015 00:02:19 #
I broke the base on a good strobe one time and couldn't bare to part with it.
After a small amount "surgery", I now use it for a slave only. Just a thought.
After a small amount "surgery", I now use it for a slave only. Just a thought.
Oct 9, 2015 02:34:09 #
Speedlights are measured and compared by Guide Numbers.
Here is a thread discussing GNs of popular speedlights: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-91636-1.html
Here is a thread discussing GNs of popular speedlights: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-91636-1.html
Oct 9, 2015 07:28:53 #
Hi,
Recently Mt Shooter (Carter's Camera store) recommended Altura flashes. I got two for my Nikon at a bit less than $75.00 each. They seem to be very good. I have not had them long enough to see how they hold up, but they have been excellent on the several shoots I've had them on. Take care & ...
Recently Mt Shooter (Carter's Camera store) recommended Altura flashes. I got two for my Nikon at a bit less than $75.00 each. They seem to be very good. I have not had them long enough to see how they hold up, but they have been excellent on the several shoots I've had them on. Take care & ...
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Oct 9, 2015 08:06:13 #
cidbearit wrote:
I set my camera down on a chair with the flash attached, and learned a lesson the hard way when my son plopped down in the chair without looking. I can buy this new (Triopo TR-980N) for $80 to $90. My guess is the repair would be darn near the same if not more. Anyone have any thought what the actual repair cost might be?
Dennis
Dennis
OK. If the cost of repair equals the cost of replacement, is there really any question as to what a reasonable person would do? Geesus.
Oct 9, 2015 08:52:07 #
Oct 9, 2015 09:29:47 #
I had a Nikon SB600 repaired at Nikon. It cost $180, but came back as a new flash. To me it was worth it to have the SB600 back and working for $180. Your flash just isn't worth repairing.
Oct 9, 2015 09:32:12 #
tbetress wrote:
Solder the ends back on
glue the base back in place
glue the base back in place
Of course following the wiring diagram not supplied by the manufacturer. I HATE IT when capacitors explode! :twisted:
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Oct 9, 2015 09:50:03 #
tbetress wrote:
Solder the ends back on
glue the base back in place
glue the base back in place
They make some really nice glues now days but for the strength needed for a hot shoe mount, it ain't gonna happen.
As said prior, use it as a slave where the strength isn't so important.
Oct 9, 2015 09:53:59 #
Oct 9, 2015 11:15:56 #
Oct 9, 2015 11:17:25 #
cidbearit
Loc: Canton, MI, USA
Leon S wrote:
I had a Nikon SB600 repaired at Nikon. It cost $180, but came back as a new flash. To me it was worth it to have the SB600 back and working for $180. Your flash just isn't worth repairing.
Thank you for being a voice of reason...that was my guess, but I wanted to confirm it.
Dennis
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