topic Re: 430 EX II Stuck at 90 degrees in Speedlite Flashes

430 EX II Stuck at 90 degrees

Speedfast — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 23:29:25 GMT

My 430 EX II Stuck at 90 degrees pointing parralel to the lens. When I push the button to rotate it up to the ceiling it won't go.

If I don't push the button on the side it won't go at all. When I do push the button it will go a couple more degrees but returns to the lowest angle.

Thoughts?

Thanks

Re: 430 EX II Stuck at 90 degrees

shadowsports — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 15:09:54 GMT

Are you saying the bounce lock release button isn't working?

Sounds like its broken or failed. No magic. If it doesn't release when pressed, the mechanism might have failed. I have the same flash, except mine moves.

Re: 430 EX II Stuck at 90 degrees

Speedfast — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 01:51:44 GMT

Thanks for the diagram. That is correct.

Now, is it worth sending it out for repair or is the cost close to replacing it?

Thanks for the help.

Re: 430 EX II Stuck at 90 degrees

jrhoffman75 — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 16:29:23 GMT

Keh Camera has some for slightly more than $100. Looks like Canon estimates $89 for repair.

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/service-repair/repair?cm_sp=CSO-_-support/service-repair-_-Repair

Re: 430 EX II Stuck at 90 degrees

Speedfast — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 17:26:27 GMT

Hmmm.. For the difference in price maybe I will buy new. I assume that I can use my current 430 EX II as a slave?

Thanks for the help.