Seeing red? OR Not? I just discovered that the red lens is missing from one of the sensors on one of my flash units. I am not sure what sensors this is, or if the lens is significant...

NumbPhoto

I just discovered that the red lens is missing from one of the sensors on one of my flash units.

I am not sure what sensors this is, or if the lens is significant or not?

Any advice or direction for replacement or jury-rigged fix would be appreciated.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Yup, it's pretty necessary. I'd send it to Canon and have the lens replaced.
--Bob

NumbPhoto wrote:

I just discovered that the red lens is missing from one of the sensors on one of my flash units.

I am not sure what sensors this is, or if the lens is significant or not?

Any advice or direction for replacement or jury-rigged fix would be appreciated.

crapshooter Loc: Fox, Alaska

red see through tape

AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire

Tail light repair tape from an auto karts store is the best quick fix, but in the long run, I’d have Canon replace it, unless the cost of repair is more than you can buy a new one for.

I’ve got gear with duct tape repairs that are old enough to vote.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

Why "MacGuyver" it?

Call Canon... an exact replacement part is probably available for a couple dollars + shipping... and it likely just snaps or glues in place.

You might be able to find the part number online, if the spare parts manual for that particular flash is uploaded somewhere (many Canon parts manuals are online).

happy sailor Loc: Ontario, Canada

Canon AF LED Window for Canon Speedlite 430EX / 430EX II Flash CY2-1601-000. $21.99 on eBay or

this link. https://uscamera.com/product/canon-speedlite-430ex-430ex-ii-af-led-window-cy2-1601/ part listed at $14.81

AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire

amfoto1 wrote:

Why "MacGuyver" it?

Sometimes you need the gear right away - and it's helpful to know how to MacGyver things if they fail in the field. Of course, it's worth it to order the part - the other poster who researched it has the right answer. But if I'm shooting a wedding or event and the part falls off, breaks in two, or disappears, it's a good thing to know how to fix it temporarily, no?

Andy "Duct tape" H

NumbPhoto

Thanks so much for all the advice and info! I was able to order the part for a fraction of what Canon repair would have cost.

Also- good to know the backup tricks too!

R

nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY

happy sailor wrote:

Canon AF LED Window for Canon Speedlite 430EX / 430EX II Flash CY2-1601-000. $21.99 on eBay or

this link. https://uscamera.com/product/canon-speedlite-430ex-430ex-ii-af-led-window-cy2-1601/ part listed at $14.81

Well worth the cost. This flash is worth $100-150 or more used.