SB 600 flash removal
Mar 23, 2013 09:14:10 #
Newsuan
Loc: Coatesville
Cannot remove SB 600 flash from my Nikon D 70. Any suggestions or remedies will be much appreciated
Mar 23, 2013 09:15:59 #
It can be stiff, push from low down on the front whilst pulling from the back, one assumes you have undone the locking collar
Mar 23, 2013 09:18:34 #
JR1 wrote:
It can be stiff, push from low down on the front whilst pulling from the back, one assumes you have undone the locking collar
:thumbup:
Mar 23, 2013 09:50:18 #
Mar 23, 2013 10:41:00 #
Newsuan wrote:
Thanks for the suggestion, gonna try it right now
Did that work?
Mar 23, 2013 10:50:43 #
Newsuan
Loc: Coatesville
charles brown wrote:
Did that work?
Newsuan wrote:
Thanks for the suggestion, gonna try it right now
Did that work?
It didn't work. It has been stuck for a year now
Mar 23, 2013 11:16:26 #
Newsuan
Loc: Coatesville
charles brown wrote:
Did that work?
Newsuan wrote:
Thanks for the suggestion, gonna try it right now
Did that work?
It didn't work. It has been stuck for a year now
Mar 23, 2013 11:33:19 #
Newsuan wrote:
It didn't work. It has been stuck for a year now
charles brown wrote:
Did that work?
Newsuan wrote:
Thanks for the suggestion, gonna try it right now
Did that work?
It didn't work. It has been stuck for a year now
Are you sure that it is unlocked? Maybe the locking mechanism is broken? Do you have a local camera shop you can take it to?
Mar 23, 2013 12:06:50 #
I agree seems like the only thing that could go wrong is the locking mechanism. Try locking and unlocking - should be able to feel it locking and unlocking. If it isn't working and stuck in lock position can hold base of flash and gently but firmly try to slide off camera. If you don't want to try this I would take to a camera store as already suggested.
Mar 23, 2013 12:51:57 #
Newsuan wrote:
It didn't work. It has been stuck for a year now
charles brown wrote:
Did that work?
Newsuan wrote:
Thanks for the suggestion, gonna try it right now
Did that work?
It didn't work. It has been stuck for a year now
If you're sure that it's unlocking, I would try just a bit of WD-40 at the place where the flash meets the camera. It sounds like a locking problem, though.
Mar 23, 2013 13:50:29 #
when you turn the lever to lock position, a small pin extends down into a hole in the camera's flash mount. This pin keeps the flash in place and from sliding off. The pin is probably not retracting when you turn the lever to the unlock position. If the lever has any play, then it may not be retracting the pin completely. It is also possible that the pin is jammed into the hole. Try pushing the base of the flash forwards or backwards just a bit to free the pin so it can be retracted. Also, try removing the flash while camera is up-side down.
Mar 24, 2013 06:31:47 #
Newsuan wrote:
Cannot remove SB 600 flash from my Nikon D 70. Any suggestions or remedies will be much appreciated
The pinlock is locked.
Insist gently several times, if does not work you'll have to disassemble the shoe
http://photo.net/nikon-camera-forum/00BATJ
Mar 24, 2013 08:51:07 #
Newsuan wrote:
It didn't work. It has been stuck for a year now
charles brown wrote:
Did that work?
Newsuan wrote:
Thanks for the suggestion, gonna try it right now
Did that work?
It didn't work. It has been stuck for a year now
Make sure it is UNLOCKED. Turn the camera UPSIDE down when you try to remove. Wiggle gently as you try to remove.
Mar 24, 2013 15:39:08 #
You can try sliding a thin piece of plastic under the shoe to lift the pin . You'll need a sharp edge on it..
Mar 24, 2013 18:04:33 #
Newsuan
Loc: Coatesville
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Bottom line, I'll probably take it to the shop
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