steve_hink Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 I have an EOS 1DS with 2 550EX speedlites and transmitter. When using either flash or transmitter, I have to adjust the position of the flash on the hotshoe in order to make contact. Usually turning the flash slightly the right or left, it will make contact. Sometimes the camera will also display the fel icon and pre-fire the flash. Must be a camera hotshoe problem since same thing happens with 3 units. Anyone else have an issue like this? I plan to get serviced, but I need it back fast. Does anyone have canon service experience? How long should it take and do they use fixed repair rates? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 Sounds like the hotshoe retaining track has stretched loose/larger and thus you lack sufficient pressure on the contacts. You could remove the hotshoe and carefuly compress it with wood blocks until the foot fits tighter. I wouldn't recommend banging the top of the camera with a hammer, although that might work. Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanskavinsky Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Steve, I had exactly the same problem and ' Puppy Face's' solution worked perfectly! The 580 & 550 would work fine (on the hotshoe, not wireless), but the ST-E2 wouldn't. Turned out that the Hotshoe had expanded slightly and the ST-E2 has the loosest fit so the small amount of play was just enough to screw the ST-E2 connection. I unmounted the hotshoe assembly with a jewellers phillips scewdriver, squeezed medium hard with a wooden block, remounted and hey presto, fully working wireless flash:-) Hope it works for you. Cheers; Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_hink Posted June 28, 2005 Author Share Posted June 28, 2005 Thanks for the info, how do you go about removing the hotshoe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanskavinsky Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Steve, you need to unscrew the 4 small screws on the hotshoe (make sure the screwdriver is a very good fit, otherwise you could bugger the heads!) Good luck, Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_hink Posted June 29, 2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2005 I found the screws under the spring clip, I'll give it a try. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_hink Posted June 29, 2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2005 Removed hotshoe and compressed the rails. Flash fits good, but can't get it to work at all now? Any Ideas? Think I may take it in and have it looked at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanskavinsky Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Hi Steve, Sounds like it's time to take it in then I'm afraid :-( Though I did clean all the contact areas with a pencil eraser, perhaps you could try that before sending it in? Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_hink Posted July 1, 2005 Author Share Posted July 1, 2005 I've tried cleaning contacts ect.. I will have serviced. Does anyone know what Canon's flat rate service fees are on a 1DS? I called and they are closed for the holiday. I have a good local authorized canon repair shop near me, but just wondered if it might be cheaper to send to Canon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_hink Posted July 10, 2005 Author Share Posted July 10, 2005 Took camera in to repair shop, flash circuitry has to be replaced, $350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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