Cactus V4 + Speedlite 430 EX II problem

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

09/01/2009 10:56:09 AM · #1

So, my Speedlite 430 EX II fell to the floor with my Cactus V4 connected to it. When I hit the test button on the transmitter the reciver blinks but does not fire the flash. The flash works seperated from Camera/Cactus and connected to the camera but not wirelessly with the Cactus.

Any suggestions?

Regards,
Snorri

drewhosick

Canon EOS-7D

09/01/2009 12:12:38 PM · #2

Well I just found out my V4 wouldn't fire my old 70's flash because the center post wouldn't make contact. Had to sand the plastic section between the center post and the rails to lower the flash in the hotshoe enough to make contact. Maybe when the flash fell it bent the receiver hotshoe rails out of place enough that your not getting contact?

09/01/2009 01:16:03 PM · #3

Well if I understand you right... your talking about these guys:

I don' know, but they seem to be OK.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

09/02/2009 12:38:35 PM · #4

Bump!

No one who has the same problem/the solution. I really need my cactus to work for the weekend.

Citadel

Nikon D7500

09/02/2009 12:50:54 PM · #5

I'd have to agree with Drew.

- The cactus is being triggered by the transmitter.
- The flash works on its own.

So, its likely going be a connection issue between the flash and the Cactus. It might not be the center post but its not making proper contact for some reason.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

09/02/2009 01:08:02 PM · #6

Yes, I don't understand why this is happening. Do you think the Cactus/flash is broken? I wish I had extra flash/reciver that I could try it on.

Message edited by author 2009-09-02 13:21:43.

drewhosick

Canon EOS-7D

09/02/2009 07:36:26 PM · #7

Maybe something came loose inside? Or maybe it just got out of shape enough that the contact isn't being made. hard to tell. You could try a small layer of salder(heck if I know how to spell the liquid metal stuff) but that might void the warranty. Your call.