Canon flash attach knob too tight
Jun 22, 2015 12:52:22 #
Straightshooter wrote:
Sorry but it was right hand on the right and left hand thread on the left
See, I told you it was confusing. :D
Do you mean the left when you're facing the car or when you're sitting inside? :D
Jun 22, 2015 12:53:26 #
DWU2 wrote:
I have a similar problem with a third-party off-camera coil cord. I did lubricate it (which helped) and I took a silver Sharpie and marked the direction to unscrew the connection so I'd never turn it the wrong way.
They should do that with switches "O" for On and "O" for Off. :D
Kinda like flammable and inflammable.
Jun 22, 2015 12:56:44 #
Straightshooter
Loc: Edmonton AB
jerryc41 wrote:
See, I told you it was confusing. :D
Do you mean the left when you're facing the car or when you're sitting inside? :D
Do you mean the left when you're facing the car or when you're sitting inside? :D
Right and left is always when sitting in the drivers seat that is the standard rule
Jun 22, 2015 13:09:13 #
Straightshooter wrote:
Right and left is always when sitting in the drivers seat that is the standard rule
Even in England? What about "near side" and "off side"? :D
Jun 22, 2015 13:31:36 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Even in England? What about "near side" and "off side"? :D
nearside is left and offside right :)
Jun 22, 2015 13:53:05 #
Straightshooter
Loc: Edmonton AB
jerryc41 wrote:
Even in England? What about "near side" and "off side"? :D
Just because you move the steering wheel does not mean that your right side now becomes your left side
:lol:
Jun 22, 2015 14:07:43 #
blackest wrote:
nearside is left and offside right :)
But in the USA, it's the opposite, since the curb is on our right side - the side without the driver.
Jun 22, 2015 14:08:37 #
Straightshooter wrote:
Just because you move the steering wheel does not mean that your right side now becomes your left side
:lol:
:lol:
You might have a point there. I guess that's why ships have port and starboard - no confusion.
Jun 22, 2015 18:28:11 #
Jerry, You sure started somethingreally confusing!!!
Thanks to those who tried seriously to help. I hope it works.
And FYI, Looking from the camera back, as one would naturally, I think for this function turning to the right should be correct. And a white printed arrow in the appropriate directon would help. CANON ARE YOU LISTENING????
Thanks to those who tried seriously to help. I hope it works.
And FYI, Looking from the camera back, as one would naturally, I think for this function turning to the right should be correct. And a white printed arrow in the appropriate directon would help. CANON ARE YOU LISTENING????
Jun 22, 2015 18:39:35 #
Jusoljoe wrote:
My Canon loaned to my daughter with 580 EX flash attached. When returned I could not remove the flash. The adjustment knob will not turn either way so I cannot loosen for removal of the flash. Much "finger" pressure applied but will not budge. Suggestions please.
I'm a little confused. Canon hasn't used a screw based knob on their flashes for years. To undo a Canon flash you have to push and hold a release button then slide the tightening/untightening lever. Is this a really old flash?
Jun 22, 2015 18:41:32 #
jerryc41 breaks stuff all the time !
.....don't be misled by his good looks and fast talking ways Ladies ! 8-)
.....don't be misled by his good looks and fast talking ways Ladies ! 8-)
Jun 22, 2015 18:47:40 #
imagesintime wrote:
I'm a little confused. Canon hasn't used a screw based knob on their flashes for years. To undo a Canon flash you have to push and hold a release button then slide the tightening/untightening lever. Is this a really old flash?
http://media.the-digital-picture.com/Images/Other/Canon-Speedlite-580ex-II-Flash-Comparison-Back.jpg
There is a difference between the ex and exII as the pic above should show.
Jun 22, 2015 19:13:10 #
Jusoljoe wrote:
Jerry, You sure started somethingreally confusing!!!
Thanks to those who tried seriously to help. I hope it works.
And FYI, Looking from the camera back, as one would naturally, I think for this function turning to the right should be correct. And a white printed arrow in the appropriate directon would help. CANON ARE YOU LISTENING????
Thanks to those who tried seriously to help. I hope it works.
And FYI, Looking from the camera back, as one would naturally, I think for this function turning to the right should be correct. And a white printed arrow in the appropriate directon would help. CANON ARE YOU LISTENING????
From the back of the camera (the side of the flash that says 580 EX not the front side with the red filter panel) you want the lock wheel to turn to the right, so that it moves upwards away from the camera and towards the flash.
I have both 580 EX II and 580 EX flash units and have literally checked my 580 EX in the last couple of minutes.
I know that you are frustrated, but it isn't that hard to slow down and visually see which way to turn the screw to loosen the attachment to the hot shoe.
Is it even possible that the flash has been mounted backwards?
Good luck.
Jun 23, 2015 12:52:29 #
Mine is the 580 EX as pictured and it is several years old....and still going great......just stubborn to release when over tightened.
Jun 23, 2015 13:06:08 #
Jusoljoe wrote:
Mine is the 580 EX as pictured and it is several years old....and still going great......just stubborn to release when over tightened.
So did you manage to get it released successfully?
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