Psychonaut 0 #1 July 25, 2012 I know I've seen threads mentioning this before, but the search here sucks, I can't find it. Sometimes as I flip my camera on, it starts shooting continuously. Sometimes 3 shots, sometimes it shoots as though it isn't going to stop. I've tried turning it on/off with the switched plugged/not plugged in, etc. Any advice or links to the other threads, thanksStay high pull low Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSE 1 #2 July 25, 2012 Check to make sure your switch is plugged in all the way. If thats not the problem then your switch is just wearing out. I used to go through at least two per season. That is the tell tale sign its time to replace the tongue switch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #3 July 25, 2012 Quote Check to make sure your switch is plugged in all the way. If thats not the problem then your switch is just wearing out. I used to go through at least two per season. That is the tell tale sign its time to replace the tongue switch. He said he tried it with the switch not plugged in. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #4 July 25, 2012 It could be possible the switch inside has worn out, and the contacts are touching each other? Can you get a dummy 2.5mm plug from Radio Shack or similar and see if that stops the problem? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #5 July 26, 2012 Sounds like a short in the cable, connector molding, or switch. Easiest diagnostic with no science involved at all is to just get another tongue switch (or any sort of remote control, which you might find at Best Buy and could try out in the store for free) and see if it happens with that one too. If it DOES happen with the 2nd switch... then you have probably serious problems. But I'll bet it doesn't. Side note... trying to plug a switch in while the camera is on most likely will cause at least one shot to fire as the plug slides in and temporarily crosses contacts. Always plug and unplug while off, for the sake of convenience.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skydivesg 7 #6 July 27, 2012 I also find it useful to have a back up switch so I can just plug and go. In fact I keep one rolled up inside the lining at the top of my helmet. For some reason when one goes bad it's often while I'm in the plane.Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psychonaut 0 #7 August 10, 2012 Sounds good guys. Got a new one to hook up this weekend, might as well keep the old in the helmet as a backup, a might-work-as-desired-might-not backup is better than no backup.Stay high pull low Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #8 August 10, 2012 if you send your old one to Conceptus, they've been pretty good about replacing them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psychonaut 0 #9 August 10, 2012 Put them on the list under L&B for service, thanks DSE.Stay high pull low Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
