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I have replaced the broken cap with an identical model, but unfortunately the flash head remains dead when connected to power. Tried a new fuse but still the same.

Visually I can't find any defect...

I opened the unit and it's quite clear that now the other (old) 0.1uF has failed.

Leigh thanks for pointing out the different capacitor types. I'm based in London UK. I've been looking to buy a...

Turned out I was too quick with my recommendation for EHFFS. The flash head worked on two shoots, during the third one it stopped midway through with another smoked capacitor. The old ones should...

Yeah that's probably why lots of pro's still rely on relatively old Elinchroms. The lack of electronics is an advantage when in comes to repairs. With newer models it's the same as in the car...

Someone from dpreview recommended Denis Willing (UK) and after contacting him by email I sent the head in. Fixed and returned within a few days for £64 incl. shipping and it's working again like a...

Hi,

I've had a capacitor fail in an oldish 750S head, which unfortunately is my only flash head at the moment and I can't afford to buy new equipment. Would it be easy to repair it by replacing...

Thank you, that's really useful! I'll do some research there.
I plan to move soon, hopefully that will make an improvement regarding the space issue:)

Just noticed there is an introduction thread - Well I'm glad to have found what seems to be a really knowledgable and lively discussion forum on large format photography. This will be one of my...

Hi Ian,

I plan using both c41 and e6 (prices seem to be very similar in that format). I noticed that many here seem to develop their negs and slides themselves, however I have a very limited...

Hello,

I'm just starting off photographing in large format (4x5) and am a bit shocked looking at the cost of both film sheets and development.

For the latter I've found Peak-imaging and...