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02-09-2017, 03:49 PM   #1
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Pentax AF540FGZ - NOT WORKING

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Pentax AF540FGZ - NOT WORKING

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70.00 USD

Item Location
Charlotte, NC (United States)

Item Description
Minty looking AF540FGZ that does not do the one thing a flash must do - produce light. It reacts to the camera settings and zooming of lenses, it sets the shutter speed on the camera. The in viewfinder indicator will light when charged. In short it does EVERYTHING except make light. Pressing the test button gives no response. On camera it will not fire. Remote triggering does not work. If you need light - this isn't going to work unless you fix it.

On the other hand - if you need parts unrelated to the light - say battery doors, lcds, hot shoe foot, wide angle panel, catchlight panel... then this is the flash for you! Flash worked great for over a year and then just died unexpectedly. Worked one day and then didn't work the next without warning. Could potentially be repaired by an enterprising person - but BE SAFE - flashes contain high voltage capacitors that must be respected.

Box and paperwork included but stand and pouch are AWOL so not included at this time - if found this could change. This item is listed on eBay for slightly more and buy it now. If this sells here I will end the listing.


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Selling

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Item is AS-IS; unless the item is substantially misdescribed or damaged in a way not documented in the listing there are no returns of this item.

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02-09-2017, 05:37 PM   #2
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Can you hear the capacitor charging when turned on? Are there any electrical or arcing sounds when you try to operate it?
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QuoteOriginally posted by W.j.christy Quote
Can you hear the capacitor charging when turned on? Are there any electrical or arcing sounds when you try to operate it?
I do hear charging. I think the sounds change when pressing test but it is hard to describe.

I will try to post video so you can decide what you are hearing.
02-09-2017, 07:40 PM   #4
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Sounds good thanks!

02-09-2017, 08:45 PM   #5
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Video is here:

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went to view video & came up private any 1 else have this problem
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Is the bulb/tube itself not simply blown?

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Sold today

---------- Post added 02-10-17 at 09:18 AM ----------

QuoteOriginally posted by robert52 Quote
went to view video & came up private any 1 else have this problem
My mistake. I could correct it but it has sold.
 

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