Fix AF360?

nicekato42 · 03-14-2010, 07:35 PM

Hello - I recently snapped my 360 off of the camera and was wondering if anybody new how to fix it. Is this a pentax support thing? Or can I solder the wires back where they belong and super glue it back together? =).

Thoughts?

Peter Zack · 03-14-2010, 08:23 PM

I sold mine some time ago and can't remember if the bottom plate is removable. If I remember correctly, it has 4 screws on the bottom and the shoe comes right off. If that's correct, then order a replacement part from service and you can easily replace the shoe with a new one. I did the same with a 540 last year. Took 5 minutes. See it here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/camera-studio-accessories/44476-fixing-pe...-hot-shoe.html

rgibbons · 03-14-2010, 10:13 PM

Last month I bought the base assembly for the AF360 from uscamera.com for $42, was very easy to replace (need fine phillips screwdriver blade; and be careful the wires aren't routed on top of the spring for the locking lever pin).

I also bought parts from Pentax USA (you can contact them from their web page), cost less money but more work. Or, you can send the flash into Pentax for repair (Quick and efficient).

Russ G.

yusuf · 03-29-2010, 08:57 AM

uscamera.com is out of stock on 360fgz base assembly.

Any other place?

SOldBear · 03-29-2010, 11:49 AM

Contact:

Lynn Badillo
National Parts Administrator

Wildernest Logistics Solutions, Inc.
PENTAX Division
3500 N. Windsor Dr. Suite-400
Aurora, CO 80011
Ph. (720)988-2653
Fax (303)799-9213
E-Mail: lynn.badillo@wildernestlogistics.com

Lynn is very responsive.

Once you get the part, it shouldn't take more than 30 minutes, even for first-timer.

03-14-2010, 07:35 PM	#1
nicekato42 New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 7	Fix AF360? Hello - I recently snapped my 360 off of the camera and was wondering if anybody new how to fix it. Is this a pentax support thing? Or can I solder the wires back where they belong and super glue it back together? =). Thoughts?

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03-14-2010, 08:23 PM	#2
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	I sold mine some time ago and can't remember if the bottom plate is removable. If I remember correctly, it has 4 screws on the bottom and the shoe comes right off. If that's correct, then order a replacement part from service and you can easily replace the shoe with a new one. I did the same with a 540 last year. Took 5 minutes. See it here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/camera-studio-accessories/44476-fixing-pe...-hot-shoe.html

03-14-2010, 10:13 PM	#3
rgibbons New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Altos CA Posts: 23	Last month I bought the base assembly for the AF360 from uscamera.com for $42, was very easy to replace (need fine phillips screwdriver blade; and be careful the wires aren't routed on top of the spring for the locking lever pin). I also bought parts from Pentax USA (you can contact them from their web page), cost less money but more work. Or, you can send the flash into Pentax for repair (Quick and efficient). Russ G.

03-29-2010, 08:57 AM	#4
yusuf Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,497	uscamera.com is out of stock on 360fgz base assembly. Any other place?

03-29-2010, 11:49 AM	#5
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Contact: Lynn Badillo National Parts Administrator Wildernest Logistics Solutions, Inc. PENTAX Division 3500 N. Windsor Dr. Suite-400 Aurora, CO 80011 Ph. (720)988-2653 Fax (303)799-9213 E-Mail: lynn.badillo@wildernestlogistics.com Lynn is very responsive. Once you get the part, it shouldn't take more than 30 minutes, even for first-timer.