DPReview.com is closing April 10th - Find out more

EX2f with a manual flash unit

Started Jan 14, 2016 | Discussions
thdn New Member • Posts: 7
EX2f with a manual flash unit

Hi all,

Has anyone have any success getting the EX2f works with a manual flash unit (with the center pin only)? I tried a sunpak unit I have. The pin is aligned but the flash didn't fire. When the flash is mounted, the popup flash can't be extended, so the camera said no flash. Any suggestion is appreciated.

Thanks

Samsung EX2F
If you believe there are incorrect tags, please send us this post using our feedback form.
ttbek Veteran Member • Posts: 4,869
Re: EX2f with a manual flash unit

Have you tried cleaning the pin and mount contacts? Also make sure the flash will fire on its own and that it isn't one of those old flashes with a really high firing voltage. Also, make sure the shutter speed is below the camera's sync speed. Since it can't detect a manual flash it can't automatically go to the slower shutter speed.

 ttbek's gear list:ttbek's gear list
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Canon EOS 5D Samsung NX300 Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Samsung NX30 +37 more
TheMartyGuy Regular Member • Posts: 187
Re: EX2f with a manual flash unit

Just confirmed that the EX2F does not fire a manual flash.  I tried firing a new manual flash that works on all my other cameras.  The EX2F does not fire that flash.

A clear oversight on the part of Samsung.

ttbek Veteran Member • Posts: 4,869
Re: EX2f with a manual flash unit

You made sure to check everything in my post?

 ttbek's gear list:ttbek's gear list
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Canon EOS 5D Samsung NX300 Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Samsung NX30 +37 more
TheMartyGuy Regular Member • Posts: 187
Re: EX2f with a manual flash unit

Yes, I sure did read your post.

Also, it's interesting that two of us experienced the same behavior of the EX2F hot shoe.  Looks like it only works with a dedicated flash.

Francis E Senior Member • Posts: 2,129
Re: EX2f with a manual flash unit

I've been trying to find an EX2F to upgrade my EX1. I can't find a good example that ships to Australia. Can anyone help?

 Francis E's gear list:Francis E's gear list
Nikon Coolpix P900 Samsung TL500 Pentax K-x Pentax K-5 Olympus OM-D E-M5 +10 more
Keyboard shortcuts:
FForum MMy threads