I think I know... but just to make sure

[his4ever]

I have a phoenix bounce flash that I used recently for a "photoshoot". Towards the end the flash all of a suddenly stopped working... I even tried new batteries, and the warming up lights would barley turn on. After the family left, I was trying to convince my husband that I really really needed a new flash asap (since I have another shoot this Sat). We turned it back on... and it worked.

Did I just over use it? I took about 50 pictures on the high flash setting.

What do you think?

Thanks!

[clockdoc]

I am not familiar with the unit you mentioned. Have you tried to use your flash since your posting? I recall reading that some flash units have a thermal protection circuit to prevent the unit from overheating as the flash tube can become quite hot, particularly if used in a strobe mode or from a rapid sequence. If this is not the problem then you possibly do need a new flash unit.

[mattdm]

Originally Posted by his4ever

Did I just over use it? I took about 50 pictures on the high flash setting.

How quickly in a row? Most flashes warn against overheating, and sounds likely that that's what happened.

[ELAY]

Just as an aside, you can generally adjust your settings so that you don't have to use your flash on high setting -- opening up the aperture or bumping your ISO a bit will usually let you get away with pumping less flash in.

But listen I am happy to help you out with your home situation -- I am always on the side of gear acquisition, so I say Yes! Yes! you need a new flash and your husband should get on board.

EL