Olympus STF-8 Macro Twin Light Flash
Re: Olympus STF-8 Macro Twin Light Flash
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photojoe55 wrote:
I’m having an issue with this Flash unit discharging fresh batteries, while unused in my bag. It has an Auto Off feature, so that’s not the issue. I bought it used, but in Like New condition from mpb.com and it arrived with dead batteries, but only weeks later this has occurred three times with brand new batteries completely drained. I keep it mounted to a GX85 with 60mm Macro lens, with batteries ready to use (stored short term). I’ve been having trouble reaching mpb.com but was wondering if this is a known issue. This Flash is in stock at many retailers, but I have heard it is being discontinued. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, …Joe
In the STF-8 that I own, the batteries in it seem to last forever despite its heavy use. The behavior you describe is clearly abnormal. I would start by physically turning off the unit for storage rather than relying on Auto-off. If that doesn't work, the unit itself has a problem and I would contact OMDS.
. . . Steven
Oh, I turn it off. It’s just left with fresh batteries for 7-10 days with fresh batteries installed, when it drains them. Different brand batteries don’t matter, something is drawing power while it is off. I need it to be ready at a moments notice. I only mentioned the “Auto Off” feature because mpb sent it with batteries that were doa. The only thing I find odd, is that after powering off the flash, then the camera (GX85), I get a message on the LCD to turn off the flash. This is a new body, I have others I can try it on. Thanks Steven.
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