New Flash Unit fails within 3 hours...
Mar 23, 2017 10:09:31 #
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1127490-REG/nissin_nd700ak_s_di_700a_flash_air_1.html
Purchased this unit...my first flash purchase for my Nikon. Worked fine first 1 1/2 hour... Day 2...Could not adjust the flash level.
Turn dial, nothing happens.
Called B&H...They sent me a shipping label. "Send it back, we'll send you another."
The day before I ordered a 2nd flash for this unit. Now I will have 2 flashes and 1 controller when they all come.
But now I am a bit "paranoid"... "Shooting a wedding or anything... everything craps out..OMG.." Everyone take a 2 hour break, I need to go buy another flash..NOT...Of course I need to have these things work.
Did I buy the wrong flash, or just got the "one lemon?"....Any suggestions?....
Purchased this unit...my first flash purchase for my Nikon. Worked fine first 1 1/2 hour... Day 2...Could not adjust the flash level.
Turn dial, nothing happens.
Called B&H...They sent me a shipping label. "Send it back, we'll send you another."
The day before I ordered a 2nd flash for this unit. Now I will have 2 flashes and 1 controller when they all come.
But now I am a bit "paranoid"... "Shooting a wedding or anything... everything craps out..OMG.." Everyone take a 2 hour break, I need to go buy another flash..NOT...Of course I need to have these things work.
Did I buy the wrong flash, or just got the "one lemon?"....Any suggestions?....
Mar 23, 2017 10:25:10 #
I have that same exact flash, in the M4/3 version, high on my wish list!
One general rule of thumb with electronics used to be that the failure rate is higher in the first few hours. If still working in a week, they will probably work for a long time.
Nissin gets good reviews. B&H backs up everything they sell. I would say you should stay on course, use your two flashes aggressively for two or three weeks and then decide.
One general rule of thumb with electronics used to be that the failure rate is higher in the first few hours. If still working in a week, they will probably work for a long time.
Nissin gets good reviews. B&H backs up everything they sell. I would say you should stay on course, use your two flashes aggressively for two or three weeks and then decide.
Mar 23, 2017 10:34:33 #
Rloren wrote:
The rule of thumb for any wedding photographer is multiple back ups. Anything can fail anytime. Good reason to be paranoid. Make sure you have at least 2 complete systems that work on a very reliable basis.
Mar 23, 2017 13:32:42 #
Make sure that the drop-down diffuser is fully inserted in the storage position. The speedlight increases output when it detects the diffuser is deployed.
Mar 23, 2017 14:03:46 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Make sure that the drop-down diffuser is fully inserted in the storage position. The speedlight increases output when it detects the diffuser is deployed.
Thanks...
Mar 23, 2017 19:52:15 #
I have three if these for Nikon and never once had a problem with any of them.
Mar 23, 2017 20:12:41 #
VisualMusing wrote:
I have three if these for Nikon and never once had a problem with any of them.
I got one in the mail today. The replacement with the Air 1 should be here in a few days. I'll power em' up.
Hopefully all will be ok....
Mar 24, 2017 08:06:48 #
Rloren wrote:
Nissin make good products, but failures do occur. Chances of getting another bad one are slim to none.
Mar 24, 2017 11:04:41 #
Rloren wrote:
The add says for Sony, you bought it for a Nikon.
Mar 24, 2017 12:21:47 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Rloren wrote:
Call B&H customer service, repeat the above and your new flash will be on it's way before you can say "boo".
Mar 24, 2017 14:33:42 #
Architect1776 wrote:
The add says for Sony, you bought it for a Nikon.
I posted the wrong link. I did buy the one for Nikon...
Mar 24, 2017 15:31:58 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
Rloren wrote:
...now I am a bit "paranoid"... Shooting a wedding or... everything craps out..OMG!
Which is exactly why any "real" wedding photog has a lot of backup gear. Extra flashes, cameras, lenses, as well as plenty of memory cards and a box full of spare batteries!
Folks with a single camera, kit zoom and a flash (God forbid it only be a wimpy little "built-in") should NEVER tackle on a paid wedding job!
Mar 24, 2017 16:48:52 #
amfoto1 wrote:
Which is exactly why any "real" wedding photog has a lot of backup gear. Extra flashes, cameras, lenses, as well as plenty of memory cards and a box full of spare batteries!
And an assistant to carry all that.
Mar 24, 2017 18:12:19 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
When I bought my first flash for my DSLR I was like a kid in the candy store. I popped off photo after photo after photo (you get the idea) and would up burning out the flash! A few days later I read about flashes overheating, etc. Now when I shoot models (with the camera), I use two manual flashes on each light stand (with diffuser) and shoot at 1/2 the normal power for each flash. Faster recycle, batteries last longer, flash units don't overheat!
I'm not saying you fried your flash. I'm saying that I fried my first flash.
I'm not saying you fried your flash. I'm saying that I fried my first flash.
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