580EX dropped flash

The Wansen RF-602 for canon can.
Check what Wansen has to say. Eventually use Google to find what test sites like DPreview has to say about triggers.
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Not sure about the repair costs but why not invest in a Phottix Odin wireless system? I use them in my work and they perform flawlessly. Small and lightweight plus they are wireless which means that the camera can communicate through windows and walls etc.
Hope this helps

580EX:
http://downloads.canon.com/cpr/software/camera/580EX.pdf

580EX II:
http://downloads.canon.com/cpr/software/camera/Speedlite-580EXII.pdf

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/eos_slr_camera_systems/flashes/speedlite_580ex/form_display/support_by_email

Use the above form for support by email for the canon speedlite 580ex TTL Flash.

Also, there is a phone number on the website.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/eos_slr_camera_systems/flashes/speedlite_580ex#ServiceAndSupport

Loosen the two small screws under the flash on the swivel head. Turn flash on. You may need to twist the head just slightly. Flash bulb moves back and forth in the swivel head when zooming. If you dropped the flash, this may have jarred it from the track. I had the same problem with mine, and the above solution fixed it. Zoom works again and no clicking noise. Let me know.

Hi Doug,

Try putting in 4 brand new batteries Lithium Energizer.
Or feed the Turbo Battery into the 3 pins port.

You flash is over 5 years old.
Or your NiMh are no longer holding a charge.
Do you have a DVM?

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You can get the proper manual from the manufacturer's web site at http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=DownloadDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=316&modelid=14998

I´ve been having the same problem with my 2 580´s. Sent one to Canon but still has the same problem. How did you solve your problem?

This link gives step-by-step instructions with pictures for replacing the shoe.

http://planetneil.com/tangents/2007/05/31/repairing-the-canon-580ex-hotshoe-foot/

if u set the 580ex on master and the 430 EX on slave it works :) u dont need STE2 for this simple task.