Newbie; flash problem OM-D EM-5 - Page 3

kkskkskks · #21 June 19th, 2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by machineman

I think it's shorting. A closed circuit. I just switched the camera on and tested it for continuity between the central X-sync and the sides of the mount which contact with the flash. [beeeeeeep]. Yep. It's permanently trying to fire the flash.

Weird huh?

Anyway, I'm going away tomorrow for a few days and want a camera. It can go in for fixing after that.

Apologies for distinct lack of bag photos yet. They're coming, I promise.

Kevin.

I think I'm in the same boat, tried YN-462 and even FL-36 on hot shoe, both would not flash while the FL-LM2 flashes just fine. Seriously I think Olympus needs to look into this.

Sammyboy · #22 June 19th, 2012, 10:29 PM

Make sure you go the menu and select "SHOOTING MODE 2" and and select RC "OFF"

kkskkskks · #23 June 20th, 2012, 12:25 AM

I'm aware that RC is off, for both FL-36 and FL-LM2 cases.

kkskkskks · #24 April 11th, 2013, 03:24 PM

FL50R on EM-5 hotshoe not working?: Micro Four Thirds Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

For those who still have this problem. I just sent mine to Olympus for a repair of the hotshoe circuit.