Why is my 580ex blinking

And you don't know anything is wrong as long as the flash head is in this 90 degree position like that but one day when you tilt the flash out of that position--you maybe have it straight or maybe you have it angled to bounce--the thing blinks at you and it won't ever stop blinking and you can't figure out why.

Well, why would Canon do this? Well, this is Canon's way of warning you that they don't think it's a good idea if you take a picture with the flash wide panel out while you're bouncing off a ceiling or a wall or something like that. Well, okay. But I think the consequences of their little warning system are far worse than the consequences--whatever they might be--of your accidentally taking a picture in bounce mode with the wide panel out.

And after all, we've got millions of photographers around the world pulling their hair out because they can't figure out why their flash is blinking and sending me emails about it. On the other hand, what are the consequences of accidentally taking a picture with the wide panel out when you bounce it off a ceiling? Have you replaced the batteries? Yeah, It has been blinking for the last 4 or 5 times I have shot.

It doesn't seem to affect the flash outcome, but its annoying blinking on my face all the time, and I'm sure it doesn't help the batteries. RobertChura , Mar 9, Yeah, I heard the same thing, but its not.

Both the catchlight and the wide panel are pushed in fully. Do you have the flash positioned at something other than straight on? For instance do you have it swiveled up or to the side. Save Cancel Drag to set position! Overview Discussions Photos Members Map.

Hello guys i have a question about my EX II. Publish Preview. Diffusion panel or reflector screen thing needs to be pushed back into place.

All the way, sometimes it looks like it is, but it will go just a bit more. Westr70 wrote in post I appreciate this little thread and I had the same problem. Jump to forum Not a member yet? Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features: full search, image upload, follow forums, own gear list and ratings, likes, more forums, private messaging, thread follow, notifications, own gallery, all settings, view hosted photos, own reviews, see more and do more Don't be a stranger - register now and start posting!

Canada More info. May 29, 2 Check page 20 of your manual May 29, 3 Yep that'll be the problem May 29, 4 msowsun wrote in post Check page 20 of your manual May 29, 5 dital wrote in post Yep that'll be the problem More info.