Posts for: SonnySearle
Sep 7, 2019 06:09:33 #
Hello Again:
I have decided to scrap the idea of finding a repair shop for my flash. I also dabble in electronics and found my old FL36 Olympus that still has some good parts including the nut type connector that I may
be able to adapt it to the Vivitor. That's if some of the parts match up. At least then I will have a spare
that will work. To everyone who replied thanks for your input....
I have decided to scrap the idea of finding a repair shop for my flash. I also dabble in electronics and found my old FL36 Olympus that still has some good parts including the nut type connector that I may
be able to adapt it to the Vivitor. That's if some of the parts match up. At least then I will have a spare
that will work. To everyone who replied thanks for your input....
Sep 6, 2019 19:36:50 #
Hello!
Thanks for your suggestion. I do think that there is an internal problem with the unit itself. That's why I want someone who works on this type of photo equipment to check it out. I will keep trying...
Thanks for your suggestion. I do think that there is an internal problem with the unit itself. That's why I want someone who works on this type of photo equipment to check it out. I will keep trying...
Sep 6, 2019 19:29:09 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Although you're proclaimed your lengthy experience, you're clearly missing experience with newer models, like Canon's 580EXII and beyond that also no longer have a screw-type mechanism. You might too respond to the outstanding request for an image of the flash, minus the shoe, showing the requested connection point of this flash. Or maybe, help isn't what you're actually looking for?
Hello !
It looks like the Canon has evolved with a shoe connection that stays in place until you press it to lock it on or take it off. I know that Canon makes better products but their camera gear is in a class like the other
great equipment I purchased years ago like Nikon. By the way I still need to have this flash checked out before it goes into the electronic recycle bin.
Sep 6, 2019 16:10:35 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Would it help if you removed the stand from the bo... (show quote)
Hello!
I only attached the stand to take the picture. It the type of shoe I am referring to. All other flash companies have a nut that you tighten to attach it to a camera.
Sep 6, 2019 13:02:01 #
Over the years I have had several off camera photo flashes including an Olympus FL36R . When the Olympus stopped working about 6 years I found a flash that was equal to Olympus best model.FL600 R My replacement was a Flashpoint TTL. The best flash for the price too. I bought this Vivitor as a back up and only used it as a spare . It also served as a slave until it stopped working....
Sep 6, 2019 12:44:33 #
RWR wrote:
None of us can offer any advice given the paucity of information you’ve provided. The “funny connection that held it onto the shoe?” Maybe you’re laughing too much to connect it properly! We need to know the model number, and a detailed picture of the “funny” connection wouldn’t hurt.
I can call the connection funny because I never seen such a stupid connection. None of my photo strobes ever had this type of connection. Shown in the picture. I have been involved in Photography for over 50 years. Why couldn't they make the flash that attaches with a nut that holt onto the shoe ?
Sep 6, 2019 09:02:51 #
SonnySearle wrote:
Hello ! br A while back I purchased a spare spe... (show quote)
Sep 5, 2019 19:38:16 #
Hello !
A while back I purchased a spare speed light for my Olympus E series camera's. I have three bodies that will accept a pro flash. I only used the flash sparingly and still had the original box that it came in.
I recently went to use the flash and the funny connection the held it onto the shoe would not stay connected. This also caused the flash not to fire. I lost the sales information for the flash and wanted to send it to the original manufacturer for repair or replacement. It doesn't seem that Sakor (Vivitar) wants to help me out with this problem. I am just wondering if anyone else had problems with their products ?
Thanks : R.Searle
A while back I purchased a spare speed light for my Olympus E series camera's. I have three bodies that will accept a pro flash. I only used the flash sparingly and still had the original box that it came in.
I recently went to use the flash and the funny connection the held it onto the shoe would not stay connected. This also caused the flash not to fire. I lost the sales information for the flash and wanted to send it to the original manufacturer for repair or replacement. It doesn't seem that Sakor (Vivitar) wants to help me out with this problem. I am just wondering if anyone else had problems with their products ?
Thanks : R.Searle
Mar 5, 2019 07:57:44 #
EyeShootWideOpen wrote:
Great collection of photographers!
There are two outstanding mentors in Photography that I would shadow.
#1 is Jay P Morgan who knows and teaches all aspects of Photography.
#2 is David Bergman another excellent mentor
Dec 28, 2018 05:58:29 #
I have an Olympus DSLR and I always have my 18mm to 180mm lens on my camera at all times. It seems to cover all photo lengths that I need
Dec 22, 2018 05:38:51 #
I also have a Sunpack 611 flash with accessories. When I use it on my Olympus DSLR camera I use a Wein Safe Sink that works well. See picture below.
https://www.amazon.com/Wein-Products-W990560-SSHSHS-Safe-Sync/dp/B00009UU18
https://www.amazon.com/Wein-Products-W990560-SSHSHS-Safe-Sync/dp/B00009UU18