Godox X-Pro Trigger stuck on K-1 mkii

*eoschneeman* · 04-13-2023, 12:04 PM

Hi all. I was shooting the with my Godox X-Pro Trigger the other night and wanted to switch from my K-1 to 645z. Unfortunately, the trigger was stuck. After some firm jostling, I gave up. I don't want to pull and yank too much because it could rip the hot shoe (had that problem with my other K-1). Any suggestions? Thanks.

MarkJerling · 04-13-2023, 01:25 PM

That's a real problem considering the weakness of the support structure under the hotshoe. I have no idea what the fix is, or the cause, but would suggest proceeding with caution.

C_Jones · 04-13-2023, 01:37 PM

Make sure you have unlocked the trigger from the base (a turning piece above the foot (base) of the trigger). It locks the trigger down if you turn it one way and loosens it if you turn it the other. Also, when it is not locked, if you sort of jostle/twist the trigger just slightly from side while putting some pulling pressure on at the same time it will loosen the trigger gradually out of the camera hot shoe and eventually come fully out. Make sure only to slightly twist lightly side to side and you will also see how far it (the trigger base) will move side to side in the hot shoe while slightly pulling so it will come out.

**ramseybuckeye** · 04-13-2023, 01:38 PM

Maybe post a couple of pics to see if someone sees something odd

JohnMc · 04-13-2023, 01:43 PM

Have you tried to slip in something to push the contacts on the xpro? Thin and stiff like feeler gauge or plastic off packaging or metal shim stock? Of course depower the devices if using metal.

for example :
amazon.com: 32 Blades Steel Feeler Gauge Dual Marked Metric and Imperial Measuring Tool : Industrial & Scientific?tag=pentaxforums-20&

**JensE** · 04-13-2023, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by C_Jones

Make sure you have unlocked the trigger from the base (a turning piece above the foot (base) of the trigger). It locks the trigger down if you turn it one way and loosens it if you turn it the other. Also, when it is not locked, if you sort of jostle/twist the trigger just slightly from side while putting some pulling pressure on at the same time it will loosen the trigger gradually out of the camera hot shoe and eventually come fully out. Make sure only to slightly twist lightly side to side and you will also see how far it (the trigger base) will move side to side in the hot shoe while slightly pulling so it will come out.

In addition, try turning the camera upside down while doing the above. Even though it's spring loaded when fully functional, gravity may help to let the locking pin slip out if somehow the spring broke and is jamming the mechanism to pull it up.

Password1234 · 04-13-2023, 04:05 PM

Have you fully turned the lock? The pin get out if there some unscrewing left on the ring. Hope there's nothing broken on this link between the pin and the lock.

**Jim P** · 04-13-2023, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by eoschneeman

Hi all. I was shooting the with my Godox X-Pro Trigger the other night and wanted to switch from my K-1 to 645z. Unfortunately, the trigger was stuck. After some firm jostling, I gave up. I don't want to pull and yank too much because it could rip the hot shoe (had that problem with my other K-1). Any suggestions? Thanks.

There is a lever on the left side of the trigger locking ring. The second photo shows the lever. If you unscrew the locking ring about half way you should be able to see the lever that raises the pin. I'd be very gentle with the lever. If turning the ring to the open position (counter clockwise) does not raise the pin then the lever that lifts the pin may be stuck also. In that case I'd see if there is some help on the Godox support pages. There are two screws on the bottom of the trigger that may allow access to the internals of the trigger and possibly allow access to raise the pin that way. Take my words on disassembly with a grain of salt. I am good at taking things apart but not so good at putting them together again.

*eoschneeman* · 07-20-2023, 12:55 PM

I was able to remove the trigger with a hammer; in case anyone was wondering

35mmfilmfan · 07-20-2023, 02:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by eoschneeman

I was able to remove the trigger with a hammer; in case anyone was wondering

OUCH !! Did the K1 survive ?

*eoschneeman* · 07-28-2023, 01:40 PM

Yes, it's a sturdy camera. It did not survive the recent fall from my monopod, and is in recovery for 2-3 weeks...

35mmfilmfan · 07-28-2023, 02:02 PM

Bit late now, but even when using a monopod, I keep the strap around my neck - just in case.

*eoschneeman* · 08-04-2023, 12:39 PM

learned that the hard way

04-13-2023, 12:04 PM	#1
eoschneeman Marketplace Reseller Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 22	Godox X-Pro Trigger stuck on K-1 mkii Hi all. I was shooting the with my Godox X-Pro Trigger the other night and wanted to switch from my K-1 to 645z. Unfortunately, the trigger was stuck. After some firm jostling, I gave up. I don't want to pull and yank too much because it could rip the hot shoe (had that problem with my other K-1). Any suggestions? Thanks.

04-13-2023, 01:37 PM	#3
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,084	Make sure you have unlocked the trigger from the base (a turning piece above the foot (base) of the trigger). It locks the trigger down if you turn it one way and loosens it if you turn it the other. Also, when it is not locked, if you sort of jostle/twist the trigger just slightly from side while putting some pulling pressure on at the same time it will loosen the trigger gradually out of the camera hot shoe and eventually come fully out. Make sure only to slightly twist lightly side to side and you will also see how far it (the trigger base) will move side to side in the hot shoe while slightly pulling so it will come out. Last edited by C_Jones; 04-13-2023 at 01:53 PM.

04-13-2023, 06:10 PM	#8
Jim P Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: California, 93004 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 196	Originally posted by eoschneeman Hi all. I was shooting the with my Godox X-Pro Trigger the other night and wanted to switch from my K-1 to 645z. Unfortunately, the trigger was stuck. After some firm jostling, I gave up. I don't want to pull and yank too much because it could rip the hot shoe (had that problem with my other K-1). Any suggestions? Thanks. There is a lever on the left side of the trigger locking ring. The second photo shows the lever. If you unscrew the locking ring about half way you should be able to see the lever that raises the pin. I'd be very gentle with the lever. If turning the ring to the open position (counter clockwise) does not raise the pin then the lever that lifts the pin may be stuck also. In that case I'd see if there is some help on the Godox support pages. There are two screws on the bottom of the trigger that may allow access to the internals of the trigger and possibly allow access to raise the pin that way. Take my words on disassembly with a grain of salt. I am good at taking things apart but not so good at putting them together again. Last edited by Jim P; 04-13-2023 at 07:03 PM. Reason: Added more details

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04-13-2023, 01:25 PM	#2
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,405	That's a real problem considering the weakness of the support structure under the hotshoe. I have no idea what the fix is, or the cause, but would suggest proceeding with caution.

04-13-2023, 01:38 PM	#4
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,291	Maybe post a couple of pics to see if someone sees something odd

04-13-2023, 01:43 PM	#5
JohnMc Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 655	Have you tried to slip in something to push the contacts on the xpro? Thin and stiff like feeler gauge or plastic off packaging or metal shim stock? Of course depower the devices if using metal. for example : amazon.com: 32 Blades Steel Feeler Gauge Dual Marked Metric and Imperial Measuring Tool : Industrial & Scientific?tag=pentaxforums-20&

04-13-2023, 02:16 PM	#6
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,969	Originally posted by C_Jones Make sure you have unlocked the trigger from the base (a turning piece above the foot (base) of the trigger). It locks the trigger down if you turn it one way and loosens it if you turn it the other. Also, when it is not locked, if you sort of jostle/twist the trigger just slightly from side while putting some pulling pressure on at the same time it will loosen the trigger gradually out of the camera hot shoe and eventually come fully out. Make sure only to slightly twist lightly side to side and you will also see how far it (the trigger base) will move side to side in the hot shoe while slightly pulling so it will come out. In addition, try turning the camera upside down while doing the above. Even though it's spring loaded when fully functional, gravity may help to let the locking pin slip out if somehow the spring broke and is jamming the mechanism to pull it up.

04-13-2023, 04:05 PM	#7
Password1234 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery Posts: 143	Have you fully turned the lock? The pin get out if there some unscrewing left on the ring. Hope there's nothing broken on this link between the pin and the lock.

07-20-2023, 12:55 PM	#9
eoschneeman Marketplace Reseller Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 22 Original Poster	I was able to remove the trigger with a hammer; in case anyone was wondering

07-20-2023, 02:48 PM - 1 Like	#10
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,327	Originally posted by eoschneeman I was able to remove the trigger with a hammer; in case anyone was wondering OUCH !! Did the K1 survive ?

07-28-2023, 01:40 PM	#11
eoschneeman Marketplace Reseller Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 22 Original Poster	Yes, it's a sturdy camera. It did not survive the recent fall from my monopod, and is in recovery for 2-3 weeks...

07-28-2023, 02:02 PM	#12
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,327	Bit late now, but even when using a monopod, I keep the strap around my neck - just in case.

08-04-2023, 12:39 PM	#13
eoschneeman Marketplace Reseller Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 22 Original Poster	learned that the hard way

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