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vievetrick · 04-22-2008, 09:37 AM

okay limited time. Most know I am on vacation. Limited internet on iPhone search takes to long. Have 540 flash on k10 now stuck I know issues with pin lock posted can some respond short answers how do I get it off? Please help with suggestions . I am okay with it stuck but a pain carrying. Will check back in a while as AT&T service available in San Juan. Thanks

JMS · 04-22-2008, 10:11 AM

From what I've found, you ca try to get it off by A) Jiggle the flash as you pull it out or B) Turn the camera upside down while taking it out- the pin isn't spring loaded. If neither works, you're gonna have to wait till you get back to send it in to Pentax.

vievetrick · 04-22-2008, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by JMS

From what I've found, you ca try to get it off by A) Jiggle the flash as you pull it out or B) Turn the camera upside down while taking it out- the pin isn't spring loaded. If neither works, you're gonna have to wait till you get back to send it in to Pentax.

thanks jms no luck! Ughhh any other suggestions?

drabina · 04-22-2008, 12:07 PM

Just a guess: If you have access to those metal spacers for the ignition plugs, you could try to insert one between the camera's hotshoe and the flash to see if you can lift the pin.

HGMonaro · 04-22-2008, 10:59 PM

find a jeweler who can remove the foot (turn flash and camera upside down) and remove the pin forever! Don't try to force it, the pin is the strongest component in the flashgun!

RodConn · 04-23-2008, 03:40 AM

Excellent suggestion by HGMonaro - foot is held on by 4 screws relatively easily reached with a reasonably long shafted phillips (size 0 [zero] head) screwdriver. The long shaft is needed to allow the handle to clear the camera body.

Once the foot is removed the pin can be lifted with the screwdriver tip to get the flash off the camera - make sure the foot is pushed right fowards in the shoe socket to take side loads off the pin.

Rod

vievetrick · 04-27-2008, 06:38 AM

hi guys ! Well the trip was awesome. I am waiting for customs and thought I would check in. Never got the flash off but that is okay as it was better to have stuck on then not able to use. Got some great shots and the flash helped in many. Catch you all later thanks again

04-22-2008, 09:37 AM	#1
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	Help 540 flash stuck on vacation? okay limited time. Most know I am on vacation. Limited internet on iPhone search takes to long. Have 540 flash on k10 now stuck I know issues with pin lock posted can some respond short answers how do I get it off? Please help with suggestions . I am okay with it stuck but a pain carrying. Will check back in a while as AT&T service available in San Juan. Thanks

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04-22-2008, 10:11 AM	#2
JMS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 273	From what I've found, you ca try to get it off by A) Jiggle the flash as you pull it out or B) Turn the camera upside down while taking it out- the pin isn't spring loaded. If neither works, you're gonna have to wait till you get back to send it in to Pentax.

04-22-2008, 11:03 AM	#3
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183 Original Poster	Originally posted by JMS From what I've found, you ca try to get it off by A) Jiggle the flash as you pull it out or B) Turn the camera upside down while taking it out- the pin isn't spring loaded. If neither works, you're gonna have to wait till you get back to send it in to Pentax. thanks jms no luck! Ughhh any other suggestions?

04-22-2008, 12:07 PM	#4
drabina Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 525	Just a guess: If you have access to those metal spacers for the ignition plugs, you could try to insert one between the camera's hotshoe and the flash to see if you can lift the pin.

04-22-2008, 10:59 PM	#5
HGMonaro Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melb. Aust Posts: 840	find a jeweler who can remove the foot (turn flash and camera upside down) and remove the pin forever! Don't try to force it, the pin is the strongest component in the flashgun!

04-23-2008, 03:40 AM	#6
RodConn Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 69	Excellent suggestion by HGMonaro - foot is held on by 4 screws relatively easily reached with a reasonably long shafted phillips (size 0 [zero] head) screwdriver. The long shaft is needed to allow the handle to clear the camera body. Once the foot is removed the pin can be lifted with the screwdriver tip to get the flash off the camera - make sure the foot is pushed right fowards in the shoe socket to take side loads off the pin. Rod

04-27-2008, 06:38 AM	#7
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183 Original Poster	hi guys ! Well the trip was awesome. I am waiting for customs and thought I would check in. Never got the flash off but that is okay as it was better to have stuck on then not able to use. Got some great shots and the flash helped in many. Catch you all later thanks again

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