Flash Problem. Help Wanted.

[nuhmocuh]

So I was playing with my Nikon sb600, I took about 2 or 3 shots with it, and it worked fine. When I tried to shoot again, about 20 seconds later, I noticed my the sb600 was off, and wouldn't turn back on. So I check the batteries, and one of them leaked. I freak out, take the batteries out and clean out the battery residue from the flash. I put new batteries in, and now, once the flash charges up, It fires right away.

Anybody else ever experience this? Anybody know what the deal is or how to fix this?
I'm scared for my baby.

[zona5101]

oooh, i am afraid that sounds like a trip to the nikon doctor.

[nuhmocuh]

You think I should send it to Nikon? How much would all this cost?

[zona5101]

Originally Posted by nuhmocuh

You think I should send it to Nikon? How much would all this cost?

is it under warrentee? If yes then off to Nikon. If not under warenteen then I'd call the Nikon authorized shop and see what their bench charge is and if they can ball park it for you. You then have to weigh that against 1) the estimated repair cost 2) the turnaround time you'll be with out a flash 3) the price of a used one and even 4) the price of a new one.

[mattdm]

If it's working again, I wouldn't worry too much.

[zona5101]

Originally Posted by mattdm

If it's working again, I wouldn't worry too much.

if i understood the op, when the unit gets to full charge it fires all by itself. If that is not the case then i agree, no worries.

[nuhmocuh]

Nope, you're correct, it fires all by itself.
I guess I'll just check all my options. Still, I am so sad.