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GX7 hot shoe problems

Started Aug 14, 2015 | Questions thread
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Mazmann New Member • Posts: 3
GX7 hot shoe problems

Hi I wonder if anyone can help. I have a fairly new GX7 which I wanted to use an external flash with. I have bought a Nissin i40 and on the hot shoe of the camera it just locks out. The only way to reset it is to remove the batteries. I have taken them both back to the shop where I have tried another i40 which does the same and a metz which won't flash either. By the way the i40 will flash remotely.

I have spoken to Panasonic who say that only their flashes will work with the camera.

I have reset the camera, made sure silent is off, as is electronic shutter.

The camera is still under warranty.

My question: Is it a hot shoe problem or am I doing something really stupid?

Thanks for all answers.

Mike

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