How To Replace Plastic Mount - Canon 580EX Speedlite Flash Part 1

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[caseystu123]

@itsdonny where on canon direct would I find the replacement piece?

[itsdonny]

@caseystu123 I just called their toll free number I think.

[zlayzer]

Going to try and replace the broken shoe on my YN-468 with the same shoe you used in this video, they look the same so ^^

[DebPix]

How much did the part itself cost? I recently sent my flash to Canon to have the same thing fixed and they charged more than $100. I'm bookmarking this tute because those hot shoe mounts take a lot of abuse and mine's bound to need repair again.

[DebPix]

@DebPix Saw the earlier post about the part costing just a few bucks. It figures.

[itsdonny]

@DebPix Deb, they're only $3.50 direct from canon. Sorry you spent so much to fix it.

[WhatsTheTTV]

Very good video review.... Here goes nothing... ill let you know how it goes man! lol

[itsdonny]

@WhatsTheTTV It's probably easier than you think.

[jarrayda]

hey mate, dont suppose you could help me, ive got a 580EXii. it has the 3 pin external power socket on the side, do u know what each pin is, ie +, -, ? Is the middle one just a locator? i want to connect an external battery to it, without buying the canon expensive CP-E4, any help would be great!

[itsdonny]

@jarrayda Yeah, I don't know off hand. You'll have to look at a diagram.  Sorry.

[itsdonny]

You can buy a new plastic shoe direct from canon for only a few dollars.

[CharltonSupporter]

@itsdonny Hi, I really find your video's informative. I was wondering if you have ever replaced the wide angle flash difuser? I snapped mine off last week. Canon want £150 to repair.

[itsdonny]

Hi Charlton,

I have not, but I can't imagine it would be all that difficult to do if you're a little mechanically inclined. See if you can download an exploded diagram of your flash to get a better feel for how complicated it might be. Then maybe you can make an instructional video too.

[AttackoftheAsian]

Hi I don't own a canon flash. but i have digital concept flash that just snapped off today. would you have any idea on where to get a mount for that? i can't find mounts at all on e.b.a.y. now the flash is useless.

[itsdonny]

I would contact the company directly.

[PhilippeeJAY]

Can you buy a mount anywhere, can't seem to found something on google, I really like both your videos. :)

[itsdonny]

I bought mine direct from Canon. Just give them a call. I think they cost about $3.50 USD.

[PhilippeeJAY]

Thank you, I will do. It seems better then paying the 150 dollar repair-bill. :)

[itsdonny]

Wow, I didn't know that was how much they charged to repair it. Take care.