Just received the flash last week. First fire needs 20min ' warn up'? Same problem when flash is not used for few days.
60114
That's way too long. It seems to take longer than usual with some cheap batteries and with rechargeables. Even then, not 20 minutes. I'd double check that it's not the batteries if convenient and/or contact the seller/mfgr to see if they'll swap it for another one.
60115
20 minutes? Something is wrong. It takes no more than 10 seconds for the first fire even when the alkaline battery is halfway used.
82238
I haven't narrowed down a specific time this occurs...It def occurs when using flash and in low lighting, but occurs at other times as well. Using a very good memory card, can't remember off top of head but it has tons of storage. I have not reformated, my husband keeps telling me too :)Shooting in jpeg only.Guess I'll try reformating first! That would be too easy!
1032220
You need to flash and use new frimware iwill send instraction how to flash may be tomorow
2217504
I have finally resolved the overheating issue. It's the batteries not the flash. First of all, the best temperature rated batteries, found from an online review, are basic copertop Duracell. These rate better than pro batteries for heat. The REAL FIX though is getting an external battery power pack. I have fired this flash not stop though a 4 hour event without a single issue. Here (Cowboystudio External Flash Battery Pack for Sony HVL-F56AM) is the pack I bought on Amazon. Be aware that the cord and overall construction is pretty low quality but it solves all my problems besides the flash being too top heavy. I'm afriad the hotshoe is going to snap and it has fallen off my camera at least twice. I have finally resolved the overheating issue. It's the batteries not the flash. First of all, the best temperature rated batteries, found from an online review, are basic copertop Duracell. These rate better than pro batteries for heat. The REAL FIX though is getting an external battery power pack. I have fired this flash not stop though a 4 hour event without a single issue. Here (Cowboystudio External Flash Battery Pack for Sony HVL-F56AM) is the pack I bought on Amazon. Be aware that the cord and overall construction is pretty low quality but it solves all my problems besides the flash... » Read More I have finally resolved the overheating issue. It's the batteries not the flash. First of all, the best temperature rated batteries, found from an online review, are basic copertop Duracell. These rate better than pro batteries for heat. The REAL FIX though is getting an external battery power pack. I have fired this flash not stop though a 4 hour event without a single issue. Here (Cowboystudio External Flash Battery Pack for Sony HVL-F56AM) is the pack I bought on Amazon. Be aware that the cord and overall construction is pretty low quality but it solves all my problems besides the flash being too top heavy. I'm afriad the hotshoe is going to snap and it has fallen off my camera at least twice. « Show Less
82235
well, im shooting in large fine format, and i try to use iso accordingly, but whats confusing is that i get both the flash sign (like its recharching as you mention) but i also see the buffer light for the memory on blinking so im not sure if its trying to do both at the same time and can't consult the manual(totally clueless) cause it was ripped up the same day i got it by my friends dog..(damn chihuahuas) so never got a chance to do so...
125699
Get rechargeable batteries, best piece of advice I can give you. You'll make your money back in no time flat, especially if you're using the flash often.
395407
You have to pop it open for the flash to work. Actually have not used the flash much.
523793
Don't know if I'm too late, but I've experienced the red flashing, the audio problems, and even worse, it shuts itself off randomly. One time I tried turning it back on 17 times before I gave up and left it off! I bought this at Costco and they quit carrying them. Good luck!
519996
There is a small button just below where the flash is housed that you press to pop it out and activate flash, I assume once its up it will continue to use flash as needed until you press it back down. Personally I like this feature since I prefer natural light photography.
720417
Buy another brand! My flash quit on me within weeks after the one year warranty was up. Kodak told me to fix it for about $140.00, or give them back the camera for 15% off a purchase ONLY at their Kodak Store. Looks liek another reviewer had the same issue about 1 year to the day! Sorry I could not be more helpful about the repalcement of the bulb in your inquiry, but you are not alone!
1217884
did you previously extracted the diffuser or the white cap on the top of the flash ? if so, try to press it until hearing a "click" or just try to pull it and the push it back until that.
286055
It depends. I had a couple that started dying out after three hours, but most were still going strong. A friend said hers was still going this morning when she got in the car. All in all, they are very good for the price and the flash is pretty strong. They were a huge hit at my party!
1395313
I have same problem, I took a flash light and shocked it at night to turn off then when lite was removed it seemed to reset, been working for a couple of day now, i have 3 of them 2 work great all the time one is exposed more to street lights and another porch lite, it seems to be effected by it. Im going to try a cover over the eye with an exposed end towards the sky.
2234807
Bad news about the flash - I just checked out the User Guide for the SX210IS on Canon's website and it mentions that the flash will automatically pop up when you power on the camera in any mode :(Check out page #24 here:http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/4/0300003224/01/PSSX210IS_CUG_EN.pdf
23610
No, but you can set it to flash, and then steady shortly after. That's your best option in terms of safety.
759348
Use ours for the same reason. Have never seen the flash go off and ours is near our front door! Doesn't miss a thing. The camera needs very little light to focus..excellent.
455851
Try to bleed out the system. Hold down the gas button for like 15 seconds then hit the ignite button. Fire should light. If no fire then theres no gas. If the fire starts hold the gas down for another 10 seconds then let go. It should stay on. If that doesn't work then the sensor in it might have died. Cant remember the name of the sensor but that happened to me before. When it died i just bought a new one.