dcam, kodak dx4330, flash broken

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I'm not sending this camera in for repair so ...

Anyone been inside these things? I've got a Kodak dx4330
digital camera that just lost it's flash.

Anyone have schematics?

Bad flash.... is it usually the tube or the trigger? Can
you read the partnumber of the components, or does Kodak
house number?

I can get a broken dx4330 on ebay for about $15. Is it worth it
for parts?. And so on .....

Suggestions? Thanks

 

[Ken Weitzel]

I'm not sending this camera in for repair so ...

Anyone been inside these things? I've got a Kodak dx4330
digital camera that just lost it's flash.

Anyone have schematics?

Bad flash.... is it usually the tube or the trigger? Can
you read the partnumber of the components, or does Kodak
house number?

I can get a broken dx4330 on ebay for about $15. Is it worth it
for parts?. And so on .....

Suggestions? Thanks

Hi...

Photography is a life long hobby for me, and though
I've never used a Kodak I have done many many others.

A very, very good bet that it's the tube itself that's
failed. A worthwhile gamble, considering that you'll
also get a few other goodies... dock, batteries, usb
cable, lens cap, lcd display, etc. Perhaps even another card.

If and when you do take it apart, remember the flash
capacitor. That thing will really get your attention.
If you're lucky enough to survive it, you sure won't
soon forget it.

Good luck, and take care.

Ken

 

[Roy]

Hi...

Photography is a life long hobby for me, and though
I've never used a Kodak I have done many many others.

A very, very good bet that it's the tube itself that's
failed. A worthwhile gamble, considering that you'll
also get a few other goodies... dock, batteries, usb
cable, lens cap, lcd display, etc. Perhaps even another card.

If and when you do take it apart, remember the flash
capacitor. That thing will really get your attention.
If you're lucky enough to survive it, you sure won't
soon forget it.

Good luck, and take care.

Ken

The capacitor won't kill you, but the shock will make you jump and you
could very easily injure yourself on surrounding hard objects. I know that
for certain.

Roy G

 

[Ronald Baird]

Greetings HFS,

Sorry to hear about your misfortune. I own a DX4330 and love it. Still use
it for parties and such. How do you know the flash is broken. Is the flash
module physically damaged? If not, check to be sure you have not set the
camera to no flash. Try a few shots after changing the flash options. When
you lost the module what were the circumstances?

If you do decide to repair the camera your self, especially work with the
flash, please note that it can send a significant charge so be very careful.
It could hurt you.

FYI and good luck. Let me know what you find.

Ron Baird
Eastman Kodak Company