I just bought this one. It works fine, but I just wonder how could I buy the extra flash tube just in case it burn out?
1580332
I had one burn out earlier this year, I found a 180 watt tube on EBAY that was sent from China for about $13.00, unfortunately I never received it. I had to fight a little to get my money back, but I haven't tried buying it again yet.
1580333
I've used these for 20 years now and never had a flash bulb burn out. MODELING LILGHTS DO BURN OUT AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT A HARDWARE STORE. Check with neewer, the manufacturer for additional flash bulbs. The units tend to last close to 7 years before the electronics wear out. Then need to be replaced. I use them daily for hair lighting.
2017086
Are you saying that the red ligth next to the cable only lights with the first flash abNd then nothing? If you put your flash in manual mode 1/1 power, do you have a recycling time under 1 sec?, if so, then you are ok.
619827
Hola Joseph, no existe un manual para éste flash kit. There is no manual for this "professional" flash kit, i can not belive it !!!
817752
You don't need to buy another reciver, the flash came whit a reciver incorpored, only need the transmisor in your camera
2174536
yes, you would do well to purchase a separate flash device for better battery life
77894
Because it nikon the ttl is set up differently... Canon has it own format of TTL... What I would do is if you had the flash less than 30 day exchange it or call vivitar and ask for a replacement flash but with a canon hot shoe... Vivitar's customer service is very helpful!
2202677
Thanks for your prompt reply - I actually already own this item! After years of use, the bulb has burned out and I'm tying to determine if it can be replaced. I'm disappointed with the short lifespan of the item, but I wasn't necessarily disappointed with the performance. With the proper room placement, focus of the lens, and assurance that there was no light polution, the item performed quite well. Until it died, of course!
1303870
You would need the hot shoe adapter to plug the cord into it.....Just so you know I bought 3 of these units last year and the plastic base broke in the same spot on all 3 units..it would be a good flash if not for this issue. I now buy the Metz flash
1112354
Sorry. I don't know. I had a question last time and I called the manufacturer. The customer service representative didn't help me and told me to ask the vendor that I bought the flash from. I bought my flash on Amazon from a company in the US. They probably do offer a limited warranty, but I don't have any information on it. The flash works great for me. Plus it is cheap.
1183917
I sent the flash back because I was extremely dissapointed how long it took to refire again. The company I bought it from gave me a hard time and wanted to charge me a restocking fee. I fought with Amazon and the company and they returned my money. I have learned that if you really want a good flash to work with a Nikon, buy a Nikon flash which I did. I hope you found this helpful.
1350714
You can buy it extra... I don't know if the one I got was defective but it would not hold the camera still (when attached the camera would still be able to rotate freely on the tripod).
221855
I am unaware of any place to get replacement parts. I have all kinds of flashlights for all kinds of reasons. From SCUBA diving to Firefighting and purchased this light to use as a dive flash light. I have never been so disapointed in any one product as much as I am with this. I purchased 2 and ended up returning 1 almost imediately and the second is dead and no matter how i try to get it to work it wont. Its the biggest money pit of a flash light i had ever seen. Do yourself a favor and start looking for something new. Pelican Brand I find has flashlights to meet every need I have. Good luck and I am sorry I couldnt help. I am unaware of any place to get replacement parts. I have all kinds of flashlights for all kinds of reasons. From SCUBA diving to Firefighting and purchased this light to use as a dive flash light. I have never been so disapointed in any one product as much as I am with this. I purchased 2 and ended up returning 1 almost imediately and the second is dead and no matter how i try to get it to work it wont. Its the biggest money pit of a flash light i had ever seen. Do yourself a favor and start looking for something new. Pelican Brand I find has flashlights to meet every need I have. Good... » Read More I am unaware of any place to get replacement parts. I have all kinds of flashlights for all kinds of reasons. From SCUBA diving to Firefighting and purchased this light to use as a dive flash light. I have never been so disapointed in any one product as much as I am with this. I purchased 2 and ended up returning 1 almost imediately and the second is dead and no matter how i try to get it to work it wont. Its the biggest money pit of a flash light i had ever seen. Do yourself a favor and start looking for something new. Pelican Brand I find has flashlights to meet every need I have. Good luck and I am sorry I couldnt help. « Show Less
1748434
The flash is user replaceable. The bulbe can be replaced, both of them - the modeling light and the flash portion!
553704
I use two of them constantly and they have never failed. It's also one of the few at this price to go down to 1/32nd power, most only go 1/16th. Flash bulbs are replaceable for around $30. Just don't plug them both into the same outlet if you want decent and predictable recycle times.
2217502
Yes, I did. Twice!!! I bought a unit, it overheated extremely quickly during light to moderate use. I contacted Sony, they sent a replacement. Same problem only worse. Sony techs asked me to test the unit and record my results, which I did (including video documentation.) Suffice it to say, unless Sony has done a major retooling of this model, it isn't a flash you can trust for more than the lightest of use.
171254
My flash was broken a couple of months after the buying, the seller doesnt take responsability, he send me with Yongnuo. they told me that I had to send the flash to China to reclaim warranty, and I had to pay all the shipping charges
1002651
I have the 430 ex and it works. Etta and everything. The connection on the flash hot shoe is tight and I have to make sure the connection is pushed all the way into the hotshot otherwise Ettl does not work. It is just a tight fit and I have read reviews that the cord doesn't work with Ettl and think users are just having a problem connecting it because they don't want to break their flash. It works for me and is great.