Rangefinder Help

graceb10101 · 12-02-2020, 05:22 PM

I know my question following doesn't regard a Pentax, but I was hoping someone could help me. I recently bought a Canon A35 Datelux and everything seems to be working right. The only problem is that whenever I turn on the flash in low light, it doesn't move the meter in anyway resulting in a locked shutter (still underexposed). Is this normal? I don't understand why it would still be locked with with the flash on. Thanks.

pschlute · 12-02-2020, 06:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by graceb10101

I know my question following doesn't regard a Pentax, but I was hoping someone could help me. I recently bought a Canon A35 Datelux and everything seems to be working right. The only problem is that whenever I turn on the flash in low light, it doesn't move the meter in anyway resulting in a locked shutter (still underexposed). Is this normal? I don't understand why it would still be locked with with the flash on. Thanks.

The flash is probably broken

Not a Number · 12-03-2020, 07:02 AM - **1 Like**

Download the user manual:
http://flynngraphics.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/A35-Datelux-Manual-Done.pdf

Manual says when the flash is activated and the pilot lamp is lit then flash photography is possible and the meter needle should move from underexposure to correct exposure range.

If the pilot lamp is not lighting up the flash isn't charging. Try new batteries or else as suggested previously the flash is malfunctioning.

**TwoUptons** · 12-06-2020, 11:11 AM

You might also want to check the battery terminals. They may have enough corrosion on them to prevent flash charging even though everything else works OK.

-Eric

12-02-2020, 05:22 PM	#1
graceb10101 New Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 6	Rangefinder Help I know my question following doesn't regard a Pentax, but I was hoping someone could help me. I recently bought a Canon A35 Datelux and everything seems to be working right. The only problem is that whenever I turn on the flash in low light, it doesn't move the meter in anyway resulting in a locked shutter (still underexposed). Is this normal? I don't understand why it would still be locked with with the flash on. Thanks.

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12-02-2020, 06:11 PM - 1 Like	#2
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,222	Originally posted by graceb10101 I know my question following doesn't regard a Pentax, but I was hoping someone could help me. I recently bought a Canon A35 Datelux and everything seems to be working right. The only problem is that whenever I turn on the flash in low light, it doesn't move the meter in anyway resulting in a locked shutter (still underexposed). Is this normal? I don't understand why it would still be locked with with the flash on. Thanks. The flash is probably broken

12-03-2020, 07:02 AM - 1 Like	#3
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Download the user manual: http://flynngraphics.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/A35-Datelux-Manual-Done.pdf Manual says when the flash is activated and the pilot lamp is lit then flash photography is possible and the meter needle should move from underexposure to correct exposure range. If the pilot lamp is not lighting up the flash isn't charging. Try new batteries or else as suggested previously the flash is malfunctioning.

12-06-2020, 11:11 AM	#4
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,227	You might also want to check the battery terminals. They may have enough corrosion on them to prevent flash charging even though everything else works OK. -Eric