Sony a6000 flash hot shoe fix! Non Discructive! Works on Canon / Nikon flashes
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Must watch if you own an a6000 camera! How to fix the hot shoe to shoot with all flashes. Sorry for the crazy auto focus. This is the hot shoe fix that doesn't affect the warranty!
My simple yet effective but not so efficient is the humble aluminium foil. Just wrap it around between the bottom and the base of the flash to make contact with the inner side of the shoe. And bingo, it works every time. No sanding, no scrapping. Remember, pay attention to the shoe, there is a part with no paint on left and right side
Thank you so much for posting this! I was getting a little worried that my A6000 wasn't going to work with my flashes. But a little sandpaper did the trick. You rock!
bought the black a6000 tried my flash guns 2 nikons and a canon worked straight off for 4 or 5 flashes then stopped took camera back tried display model in shop worked so they gave me a new camera tried flash on it before taking home seemed to work fine. got home tried again dead.watched your "repair videos" for hot shoe I had tried to take some paint off first camera with out making it look too obvious, thats how I got it replaced for a new one. took second camera back got a refund and ordered chrome version looks so much better and flash works fine. easy answer don't buy black one.
do the silver and the gray one work?
from pictures it seems the (dark) gray one has black paint on the hotshoe as well, so I guess the silver one might be the best bet
Fast forward 8 years later my Nikon flash works with the ZV-E10 without any mods at all ;) it's a miracle.
Rene Maurin - Check out this video ruclips.net/video/WdQKg8V8hzk/видео.html Let me know if this helps. You maybe pushing the flash on too far. As for the i40 I think it just broke. I had one do that.
I worked for me with the yongnuo RF-600TX.
The first day worked fine and then stopped working, so I sandded papper the rails and pushed up the lateral springs (without this step it was not working) and is working again.
Thaks Lavikka P.
Here's a tip - although I'm an audio guy, should work on photo as well..... DeoxIT Gold Guard will preserve contacts from corrosion and improve conductivity. PAY ATTENTION - the "secret" to getting Gold Guard to work best, is to apply as little as humanly possible. Also, I don't put it where I don't need it - e.g. never on faders, pots, etc. I just use it to treat my audio cable connections (very sparingly) and have been pleased with the results. Your mileage may vary.
You Sir, are a HERO. I was getting immensely frustrated trying to figure out how to set up OCF on my a6000 without having to invest in a Phottix Odin system (which may not have worked reliably either given the nature of this apparent manufacturing defect), and now I can! Props!
Do not sand down your hot shoe. This will void the warranty, at least in Canada it will. MTC (Manufacturing & Technology Centre) at 1-877-779-9929 and Sony tech support Canada at 1-877-899-7669 are no help. If you dispute your issue, MTC will get you to call tech support, tech support will assign it to customer relations (No call ID), and customer relations will just back up MTC. Its a phone labyrinth and every time they transfer to a department they tell you to expect a call within 48 hours. They will find any excuse they can to not repair your unit under warranty. They also make the ridiculous request of getting you to send in all flash units you've tried on the a6000 to MTC for troubleshooting, i don't know anyone in the right mind who would do that.
I've had the same wireless triggers and flash for a while, but couldn't get the two working together. I've got the silver A6000, so I've never had any issues with paint. Should I pry the leaf springs up? Would that get it to work? What settings should I have on the flash to get it working?
Worked just like you showed us. It sucks however, that it includes having to deface the camera a bit. Appreciated nonetheless. Good work.
strange, I can get the flash to fire, in the hot shoe, but when using the rf units, nothing happens. I assume they are getting a good ground, but it's acting as if the rf unit isnt even there.
There is a little bit of wiggle room in the shoe. Try twisting to the right.
same here
stavro any success?
Thank you very much for this tip! Did the trick for me. Used the YN560IV with my A6000.
You just need a adapter hotshoe. The price only 15$
Jacob, Yes try little bit prying. The flash should be set to manual and remote. Make sure the flash and the triggers are on the same channel. The camera should also be on manual.
thanks for the tip, its great - how is the progress on a diy off shoe cable + internet cable extending - Thanks for a lot of high quality long and short videos, i like your approach to do this, actually im going to pick up 2 manual old time fifty nifty primes to use with adapter, inspired by your videos - Yashica ML 50mm f2 and a exaktar 50mm f 2.8 paying only 50 usd + adapter....merry christmas to you and your family from denmark
***** Thanks! and glad to here. Will be ordering a cable after Christmas. So you may see it soon.
Can I use my Nikon sb -900 on the A-6000, with a yongnuo trigger. Got to update! still using my D-80:(...............Thx
Yes you can.
I tried it on my A6000 and it worked, but I had to take a little paint from the bottom of the hot shoe also however. I am using the Yongnuo 560-III for Nikon and the wireless trigger, works great now! Thank you.
I prefer no paint at all.
"Non destructive!"
Step 1: Sand off paint
Step 2: Pry this component with a knife
I mean, hey, it works; I did it to mine. But, you and I have different definitions of "non destructive".
why my rf-603c doesn't work on a6000 but my yn-622c work really, any suggestion about my rf-603c model
Set the camera to flash fill and shoot in manual mode. if the 603 blinks on the camera when you hit the shutter then that connection is ok. Make sure the flash and the receiver are on the same channel.
Hi David ..Do you think yongnuo yn-622n/c tx system will work in Sony a6000 with yongnuo flashes to do HSS ?
Also is the phottix Odin system for canon or Nikon will work in Sony a6000 ? Or I hv to use phottix Odin for Sony ?
Thank you for your video is always informative
I just had another guy test this. Sorry no. only 200th of sec. Any higher and you have to use either the optical way as I did in the flash reviews or with the Phottix Odin.
What an awesome fix, Thank you for sharing :)
Question: When you scrubbed the sandpaper... did you removed the paint on the far SIDES of the metal inside or the paint ON the rail?
Inside the rail.
Tested it out!!! Works well!!!! Thank you!!!! I used yn560 iv and rf603n ii
I'm using TT 560 and it's still not working, what setting should the camera be on?
flash + fill. Is the flash for sony? if not the shutter speed should be below 200th of sec.
Hey,
I have serious problems with a Sony A7R II flash firing and wonder if you have any ideas about that.
So it went ...
I started using a Nissin i40 with the camera and after some 5 or 6 sessions it started behaving oddly. It ended up with the flash not firing at all, whether via camera or manual off camera triggering ...
Sent it back to the shop.
Then I borrowed an old Nikon SB24 from a friend ... On his Nikon, it worked flawlessly but when I put in on the A7R II it again will not fire. More than that, just as the little Nissin i40 it stopped responding to any triggering including of camera via the glowing red ready light ...
Now I ready conflicting info about using old flashes in A7 series. Some report no problems (including the Nikon SB 24) and others talk about the need of shaving the plastic hot shoe in order to be parked deep enough into the sled ...
Now I am wondering is it possible for the camera to kill speedlights or is it a multishoe
issue?
Thanx in advance.
R.
Thanks for the video - Does the NEX7 have the same hotshoe as the A6000 as I'd like to do the same thing to it. I'd like to put Yongnuo TX controller on it for the 560iii fladh.
The NEX cameras have the older hot shoe but you can put an adapter on it to go from Sony Alpha to Sony Multi-interface If you have Canon flashes then you will want to go from Sony Alpha to a Canon TTL adopter for the NEX.
Lavikka Photography Nikon thanks for the info
Hi, i already done that but still doesn't work.
what settings are needed to be put on the a6000 to make the speedlite work just attaching it?
Thanks SO MUCH!
After watching the Sand Paper video, I think I would use Painters Masking Tape to protect the nearest surfaces to where he is sanding... Just a thought...
Glad i found this.. does the A7000 have the same problem? I have Canon equipment..
Oh i see ttl is not supported anyhow .. I wonder if the A7000 supports TTL with Canon
I doubt it will be an a7000. It was a fabricated rumor. Most likely if you look at the progression of things it will be an a6100. I don't expect leaps and bounds just better evf and 4k video with hopefully audio ports and hopefully an unpainted hotshoe . Anyway no and no. I've been bugging Phottix. as they have the odin transmitter. I want to know if that works across platforms.
thank you
does a NIKON FLASH REMOTE TRIGGER works on SOny a6000's hot shoe ??????
Thanks for the tip, got my Yongnuo 560 IV working now....in fact thanks for all your tips! Subscribed now and 1/2 my purchases such as a6000, lenses, etc have been based on your reviews. Keep them coming!
Yongnuo yn 560 TX flash trigger remote (nikon)
does this work on SOny a6000 too ??? directly placed on top of the sony a6000 ???
+Nanez ferrer It does but only manually.
Post a video please
TRY IT !!!
THAT IS SOO COOOL
HOPE THAT WORKS ON sony a6300 too
FYI - "Non-destructive" is how it's spelled. Thanks for the video !
My Yongnuo460 2 finally works on my a6000 after sanding the side! Almost thought I had a faulty hot shoe. Thanks.
Hi there. Am a user of SONY a6000. Am interested in getting some used flash from eBay. Any Nikon flash that is suitable for this camera ? Thanks for the informative video. :)
Frank Wong The sb800 doesn't seem to clamp on very well but yes you can use just about any flash in manual mode.
didn't expect this to actually work but it totally does! Took less than a minute to get my nikon flash to fire with my a6000. Thank you!
What flash do you recommend for my Sony a6000 that is best for the price? Thanks in advance!
Does this work with the godox x pro s Transmitter too?
The Godox x pro uses the micro pins so no. IF the transmitter isn't working then make sure its pushed on all the way.
thank you. I have been looking for this answer all day. I want to make the switch to Sony for my studio work.
Yes.
Hi there, I have a Yongnuo 560 III and also the a6000. I cleaned off the rails but when when I mount the flash the signal indicator on the flash goes red and it wont fire. But when I switch on the flash and then mount it it goes half way and fires, then goes red. Also the flash wont switch on when mounted on the camera.
I haven't seen that before. Have you tried mounting the Yonguo on another camera? It sounds like it has a closed ground and its looping.
Lavikka Photography yes I have and it works great on a canon.
If you have the canon version then you may need the Travor adapter. Canon mount flashes seem to have issues on the a6000.
I've got an ancient, 2 AA battery flash made by Rollei. It's got an auto and manual setting. It slides firmly into the hot shoe. As it slides in, if I've powered on the flash, it goes off.
However, it never goes off when I release the shutter. I've sanded the rails and pried them up a bit. Will the A6000 only work with certain flashes? Are there camera settings I'm missing?
The camera should be on flash+fill in the settings. I'm just wondering if the center pin is lining up correctly. You may need a travor adapter if its not. Keep in mind auto thyrister flashes require more voltage to fire then digital flashes.
Lavikka Photography - thanks - the little flash works on my Nikon D600, so it's some sort of contact issue. The fact the flash fires when I'm inserting it (if it's on) and then doesn't work with the release of the shutter, despite my moving the flash around in the hot shoe, makes me think there's something else going on.
My workaround is to pull the flash back and to bounce the light off my business card (which isn't particularly white, with my business info all over it). It works as well as a ring flash. However, it's awkward if I'm I'm handholding the camera.
I just googled the travor adapter. Is there a generic model that works with any flash? I'd like to give it a try.
The Nikon version should e fine but I do think there is.
Not an issue on the silver version.
You just saved my life. Thank you eternally.
Terri Lipp I wouldn't go that far but your welcome.
Lavikka Photography I have an updated video you should watch as well. My latest video on my channel.
Lavikka Photography thanks, I will check it out. ^_^
I have a a6000 + yn 685 + 622c ex ttl
it doesn't seem to do TTL properly it doesn't detect correct exposure on Aperture mode or on Manual.
+Chris Keele No it won't do ttl. It will only shoot manually to 200th of sec.
Yeah thanks Lavikka Photography. That kinda bites not sure why I bought this flash now. Seems a waste thinking of selling it and downgrading or do you think I could get away with buying a a7r would that do the job?
The A7r will act the same way.
Will this work for wireless transmitters?
Hi @Lavikka - I'm wondering if this will work on my a6000 - I'm about to buy a trigger yn622 for Nikon to use for my YN568ii TTL Flash. I didn't do any sanding on my hotshoe yet but will this setup work just fine if i will follow your video? Tomorrow i will visit the camera shop and try it before i leave so i can see if it will work perfectly.
+Bryan Reyes It should work. Watch this first. ruclips.net/video/WdQKg8V8hzk/видео.html
That's much easier to see... I hadn't done it on my sony since I wasn't quite sure where to do the sanding off. :-)
Question: Would the tested flash do ttl on and off with the camera? you probably already answered that but I'm too lazy to go find it.
I did not quite get the model of the on camera device that fires the flash.
Thanks for sharing all these important tips
Only flashes meant for the a6000 do ttl off camera. Canons and Nikons just shoot manual.
Wonder how you know this wont affect the warranty, just got my a6000 after breaking a Nikon D5300 + 17-50 2.8.. obviously don't wanna risk without being 100% sure atm.
Aren't there any hotshoe adapters that work for this?
Watch this video ruclips.net/video/WdQKg8V8hzk/видео.html
Hi, is there any setting I need to do in my a6000, in order to use canon base hot shoe flash or manual flash, I only heard sound coming from my external flash but there isn't any flashlight coming out when I trigger my camera, Thank
Set the camera flash settings to flash+fill. Keep the shutter speed bellow 200th of a sec. If it's still not fireing then make sure the flash is centered on the hotshoe
Lavikka Photography I really like your videos! I have a few questions. I'm fairly new to photography and I have an A6000. I want to get a flash for weddings and eventually portrait photography. My issue is I don't know a lot about flashes in particular and my father has some flashes that do mount onto my unit, but they don't work. I think he bought some Neewer flashes. Would I need to fix the hot shoe as shown here to make them work or would I do better buying a flash? If so what should I get?
This fixes the grounding problem and I also did a video on getting the flash to lock.
I like the nissin i40. all of the info is on my flash reviews playlist.
Does TTL work on the canon flashes (430EX II) with the A6000? Sometimes it works for me, other times I get an over exposed all white picture.
BuyiSell Sorry ttl doesn't pass through. the have to control the power of the flash manually on the flash.
thanks , it worked....thank you
I wonder can my a6000 use yongnuo yn14ex macro ring Flash? hope you can clarify for me..
You can but only in manual mode up to 160th of sec
Thank you for your info ,So the phottix Odin system will not work with yongnuo flashes right ?
I don't know about that. Email Phottix. They could tell you.
Can hss working with a6000
didnt work on my a7 2 with yongnuo 600 ex rt or the yn e3 rt transmitter
Y que solución le diste ?
nice instruction.. i will take this important tip! thanks.. my friend one question.. how do you shoot the yongnuo flash at 1/400 on sony a6000 as shown in the video? and with canon flash is 1/1000? how can you get that? whats happens with the sync speed?
I saw the same thing i really want to know as well
+Joeyd Santos You have to have a HSS flash on the hot shoe. Yonguo flashes will match the Sync speed.
Awesome. I tested the sn600sc and it does not work. I guess I'll buy yongnuo.
Great video
sanding the paint off worked for me but only half of the time, I got a lot of misfires. I bought a cheap Falcon Eyes HS-25 B hotshoe thingie to put between the A6000 and my flash trigger unit (622c-tx) and now it works flawlessly.