From: David J Brooks
Hey all.
I have two SB800 flashes, one bought new, one bought used, a few years
back. The last time i used the used one, was at the three family
weddings i shot in 2010 and both worked fine. The one i bought new is
still working fine, however i went make sure the used one was still
working today, and it was not.It would not turn on. I put fresh AA's
in it and still nothing.
Just wondering if anyone may have an idea what may be wrong, i have a
wedding in Sept and if i need to get it fixed, if $$$$ makes sense or
buy something else. I want a flash on each camera i have with me for
when needed.
Dave
Is there anyone local you could take it to and get an estimate?
Otherwise, how much would Nikon charge you for a repair estimate?
Usually the charge for the estimate applies to the final repair cost.
A quick look at KEH showed a "BGN" SB800 for $286 (USD), so anything
less than that seems reasonable.
Strobes don't seem to respond well to long term non-use. Every problem
I've ever had with a strobe came from not using it for a long time.
About the only thing I can think of that is worse for a strobe than
leaving it on a shelf & not using it, is to leave batteries in it and
not use it.
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