3600HS(D) battery door

[frisky]

Any body have trouble with this? Seems that the battery door is quite difficult to open when there is battery inside. The spring pushes the battery out, and as a result the battery pushes against the battery door which need to slide to the side to open. As a result, it is quite difficult for the battery door to move.

 

[vader]

Got the same problem like you, but dun worry, it will be seasoned...

 

[frisky]

Does the 5600HS(D) face the same issue?

 

[vader]

Does the 5600HS(D) face the same issue?

Yes, that's why I'm using my 5400 HS with dynax 7 and not the 5600 HS(D). the head also easy to filp with the 5400, no locks there!!

 

[deslim27]

Does the 5600HS(D) face the same issue?

Yes.. but can live with it

 

[forbytes]

Does the 5600HS(D) face the same issue?

this is never an issue to me, but for your info, both the 3600 and 5600 share the same type of battery lid.

 

[yeocolin]

Initially I was awkward with opening the battery door of my 3600HS(D), but after more use, I began to be more accustomed to it. Now, I'm totally at ease with replacing my batteries and putting them aside when not in use.

 

[vader]

For your info, that day I was doing a wedding shoot with the 5600HS(D). I'm so used to the 5400HS that I straight away grab the 5600HS(D) flash head and filp it to bounce flash. wow! luckily I never use too much force on it, or else I'll have a real wireless flashhead with some wire sticking out of it. :bsmilie:

 

[frisky]

Initially I was awkward with opening the battery door of my 3600HS(D), but after more use, I began to be more accustomed to it. Now, I'm totally at ease with replacing my batteries and putting them aside when not in use.

I am not sure if it is my unit is particularly stiff. The door can't be open until I get something to press the batteries down!!

 

[TME]

I am not sure if it is my unit is particularly stiff. The door can't be open until I get something to press the batteries down!!

Might be a problem there. My 5600HS(D) is ok with the sliding part except that after sliding the door out, u need to flip it away from the flash to get at the batteries. I have some problems with the flipping up. But it's less heart-stopping than my 3500xi which requires brute strength to open the lid with batteries inside. I was always afraid of damaging the lid rails when I had to press so hard.

 

[frisky]

Might be a problem there. My 5600HS(D) is ok with the sliding part except that after sliding the door out, u need to flip it away from the flash to get at the batteries. I have some problems with the flipping up. But it's less heart-stopping than my 3500xi which requires brute strength to open the lid with batteries inside. I was always afraid of damaging the lid rails when I had to press so hard.

Same problem. You have to slide it down, then slide sideways, before you can flip open right? It is the slide sideways step that I am facing problem.

 

[TME]

Same problem. You have to slide it down, then slide sideways, before you can flip open right? It is the slide sideways step that I am facing problem.

Haha... actually I just prise it open lor.... dun force it too hard and it'll be ok. I think it's meant for u to flip it open, the sideways sliding will naturally come with the flipping motion. DISCLAIMER: I will not be responsible if the door breaks hor.... :blah:

 

[TME]

For your info, that day I was doing a wedding shoot with the 5600HS(D). I'm so used to the 5400HS that I straight away grab the 5600HS(D) flash head and filp it to bounce flash. wow! luckily I never use too much force on it, or else I'll have a real wireless flashhead with some wire sticking out of it. :bsmilie:

U mean the 5400 dun have the lock? Darn!... I find the swivel and flip lock on the 5600 a pain to use.... must depress fully then the head can move and must use the thumb to do it otherwise not hard enough cannot swivel or flip to bounce. I thought newer model means better.....

 

[fevernova]

How much does the 5600cost? Any where I can get it with a cheap price? Also, Whats the main difference between the 5400 and the 5600 and the 3600 ?? I heard that 3600 cannot do multiple flashes.

 

[frisky]

How much does the 5600cost? Any where I can get it with a cheap price? Also, Whats the main difference between the 5400 and the 5600 and the 3600 ?? I heard that 3600 cannot do multiple flashes.

You intend to use it with the A1? Then can drop 5400HS. It doesn't work with A1.

 

[fevernova]

Recommend me a good flash then. I am intending to get an A1 with some accesories with a budget of around $2000

 

[Flare]

Hmmmmm... $2000, don't think is enuff if you wanna get a 5600 with A1... And don't forget extra memory card(s) (a 128mb can only take approx 49 pics at full rest, fine quality), or extra batt....

 

[TME]

How much does the 5600cost? Any where I can get it with a cheap price? Also, Whats the main difference between the 5400 and the 5600 and the 3600 ?? I heard that 3600 cannot do multiple flashes.

The 5600HS(D) is the best without a doubt. I think it is about $550 now new. U can look around for 2nd hand. I got mine 2nd hand for $350. But note the usage cos flash bulb got a limited lifespan.... so if it is heavily used, u may need to replace the bubl which does not come cheap.

 

[fevernova]

So any major differences between 3600 and 5600...?