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Jason McCormy · August 19th, 2008, 06:29 PM

I just got a Anton Bauer UL2 light and connected it to the camera. I was testing it and it worked GREAT, but then I accidently turned the camera off and on again while the light was running, and now it doesn't work. Did I blow a fuse somewhere? Any ideas? I'm in dire straights as I was supposed to film tomorrow and needed it for the shoot.

Thank you, as always, for any help you can give me.

Don Bloom · August 19th, 2008, 06:37 PM

when you say you turned the camera off and on do you mean you actually powered if off then back on? I'll assume so. There is no fuse on the light but you might have blown the bulb. Open it up (2 small screws one on each side take out the glass) and if you need to you can get bulbs at Home Depot.
I've use an AB lightfor a long time and frankly never blew a bulb but it does happen.
If that's not it I'mnot sure what to look at next.

just thought of this. Make sure the plug is firmly seated in the female receptacle. Unplug it and plug it back in.

Don

Shaun Roemich · August 19th, 2008, 06:38 PM

As well, if you have a 200 or 250, check the bottom of your AB mounting plate for the Automatic Lighting Control and ensure it is in the Off position if you want the light to turn on and off independent of the tape transport.

Jason McCormy · August 19th, 2008, 06:50 PM

Thank you for answering so quickly.

Yes, it was while the light was on that I turned the camera off and then on again. I have a couple of spar bulbs and have changed it and it doesn't seem to have done any good. I tried that switch on the bottom both ways now (I didn't even know it existed, so thank you for telling me about it:) and still, nothing.

Crapola.

Jason McCormy · August 19th, 2008, 07:02 PM

Could I have taken out the base of the light I wonder, where on off switch is?

I'm just hoping there is no way I could have short circuited the camera.

I have to say, I know I'm new, but this is a weak link if that is the case:(

Shaun Roemich · August 19th, 2008, 07:33 PM

The UL2 has a removable head. Try pressing it down firmly on the "mounting base"

Jason McCormy · August 19th, 2008, 07:44 PM

No, that doesn't seem to be it. Bleah. So, I've tried a new bulb, moved that switch to on and off to see if it works either way. Made sure the removeable head was properly seated. Hmm. Is there any other steps I should take? I just got this light, so I can send it back. It seems to me this is defective. I know I probably shouldn't have done that, but I'm sure taht can happen in the normal course of filming things. Hmm.

Do you think I might have fried the base? I'm just hoping it isn't the Gold Mount with the Power Tap. The battery seems to work just fine for charging and general camera use though.

Thank you for your help with this, I really appreciate it.

Shaun Roemich · August 19th, 2008, 07:45 PM

Jason, send me an e-mail at shaun (at) gearheadvisual.com

Jason McCormy · August 19th, 2008, 07:58 PM

Shaun,

Thank you for your help and I just sent you an email. I'm thinking it is a defective product (I've had it two days and only now am trying it out) and I should send it back. I don't want a screw up tomorrow and can use an old set of Bresco lights and battery belts. This is a pain in the arse I must say.

Jason McCormy · August 20th, 2008, 07:28 AM

I got an email back from Anton Bauer and they say that the Gold Mount has a fuse for the power tap.

:> There is no fuse in the light. The fuse is in the Gold Mount. Take the
> bracket off the camera. Trace the red wire back from the PowerTap
> connector which will lead you to the fuse holder. The fuse has caps on
> the end that slide off.
> :

I'll let you know how this goes after I get done with my shoot today and try to fix this!

Jason McCormy · August 20th, 2008, 07:51 AM

Ok, it is a 7A 125V fuse, and RadioShack doesn't appear to have any. Does anyone have an idea where I could pick one up?

Greg Boston · August 20th, 2008, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Bloom

Open it up (2 small screws one on each side take out the glass) and if you need to you can get bulbs at Home Depot.

The UL2 hinges open to remove the bulb. Remove the head from base and spread the two tabs at the bottom and it will hinge open.

-gb-

John Sirb · August 20th, 2008, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason McCormy

Ok, it is a 7A 125V fuse, and RadioShack doesn't appear to have any. Does anyone have an idea where I could pick one up?

If I remember right, that's a glass fuse. did you check an auto parts store like NAPA ?

Don Bloom · August 20th, 2008, 02:48 PM

hey Greg,
one of us must have an older light because minehas screws to hold the glass in and actually that's where the softbox attaches.
I just looked and while there are tabs on the bottom I have never had to open them up to replace a bulb. Remove the 2 screws that are in the center of the sidewalls pop the glass bulb falls out in my hand. Somewhere along the line they must have changed.
Don

Jim Andrada · August 21st, 2008, 12:45 AM

Don,

I have the softbox on mine and you're right, it does attach in the two screw holes - but there are also the two tabs and as Greg said, if you spread them very slightly you should be able to swing up the housing with glass, softbox, etc all attached and the lamp will drop out in yout hand.Hopefully after it has cooled down ;<)

It's kind of non-obvious how to get it to swing up until you've done it a couple of times.

August 19th, 2008, 06:29 PM	#1
Jason McCormy Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Agoura California Posts: 268	Anton Bauer UL2 light I just got a Anton Bauer UL2 light and connected it to the camera. I was testing it and it worked GREAT, but then I accidently turned the camera off and on again while the light was running, and now it doesn't work. Did I blow a fuse somewhere? Any ideas? I'm in dire straights as I was supposed to film tomorrow and needed it for the shoot. Thank you, as always, for any help you can give me.

August 19th, 2008, 06:37 PM	#2
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	when you say you turned the camera off and on do you mean you actually powered if off then back on? I'll assume so. There is no fuse on the light but you might have blown the bulb. Open it up (2 small screws one on each side take out the glass) and if you need to you can get bulbs at Home Depot. I've use an AB lightfor a long time and frankly never blew a bulb but it does happen. If that's not it I'mnot sure what to look at next. just thought of this. Make sure the plug is firmly seated in the female receptacle. Unplug it and plug it back in. Don Last edited by Don Bloom; August 19th, 2008 at 06:38 PM. Reason: forgot to add

August 19th, 2008, 06:38 PM	#3
Shaun Roemich Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada Posts: 4,088	As well, if you have a 200 or 250, check the bottom of your AB mounting plate for the Automatic Lighting Control and ensure it is in the Off position if you want the light to turn on and off independent of the tape transport. __________________ Shaun C. Roemich Road Dog Media - Vancouver, BC - Videographer - Webcaster www.roaddogmedia.ca Blog: http://roaddogmedia.wordpress.com/

August 19th, 2008, 07:33 PM	#6
Shaun Roemich Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada Posts: 4,088	The UL2 has a removable head. Try pressing it down firmly on the "mounting base" __________________ Shaun C. Roemich Road Dog Media - Vancouver, BC - Videographer - Webcaster www.roaddogmedia.ca Blog: http://roaddogmedia.wordpress.com/

August 19th, 2008, 07:45 PM	#8
Shaun Roemich Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada Posts: 4,088	Jason, send me an e-mail at shaun (at) gearheadvisual.com __________________ Shaun C. Roemich Road Dog Media - Vancouver, BC - Videographer - Webcaster www.roaddogmedia.ca Blog: http://roaddogmedia.wordpress.com/

August 19th, 2008, 06:50 PM	#4
Jason McCormy Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Agoura California Posts: 268	Thank you for answering so quickly. Yes, it was while the light was on that I turned the camera off and then on again. I have a couple of spar bulbs and have changed it and it doesn't seem to have done any good. I tried that switch on the bottom both ways now (I didn't even know it existed, so thank you for telling me about it:) and still, nothing. Crapola.

August 19th, 2008, 07:02 PM	#5
Jason McCormy Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Agoura California Posts: 268	Could I have taken out the base of the light I wonder, where on off switch is? I'm just hoping there is no way I could have short circuited the camera. I have to say, I know I'm new, but this is a weak link if that is the case:(

August 19th, 2008, 07:44 PM	#7
Jason McCormy Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Agoura California Posts: 268	No, that doesn't seem to be it. Bleah. So, I've tried a new bulb, moved that switch to on and off to see if it works either way. Made sure the removeable head was properly seated. Hmm. Is there any other steps I should take? I just got this light, so I can send it back. It seems to me this is defective. I know I probably shouldn't have done that, but I'm sure taht can happen in the normal course of filming things. Hmm. Do you think I might have fried the base? I'm just hoping it isn't the Gold Mount with the Power Tap. The battery seems to work just fine for charging and general camera use though. Thank you for your help with this, I really appreciate it.

August 19th, 2008, 07:58 PM	#9
Jason McCormy Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Agoura California Posts: 268	Shaun, Thank you for your help and I just sent you an email. I'm thinking it is a defective product (I've had it two days and only now am trying it out) and I should send it back. I don't want a screw up tomorrow and can use an old set of Bresco lights and battery belts. This is a pain in the arse I must say.

August 20th, 2008, 07:28 AM	#10
Jason McCormy Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Agoura California Posts: 268	I got an email back from Anton Bauer and they say that the Gold Mount has a fuse for the power tap. :> There is no fuse in the light. The fuse is in the Gold Mount. Take the > bracket off the camera. Trace the red wire back from the PowerTap > connector which will lead you to the fuse holder. The fuse has caps on > the end that slide off. > : I'll let you know how this goes after I get done with my shoot today and try to fix this!

August 20th, 2008, 07:51 AM	#11
Jason McCormy Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Agoura California Posts: 268	Ok, it is a 7A 125V fuse, and RadioShack doesn't appear to have any. Does anyone have an idea where I could pick one up?

August 20th, 2008, 02:48 PM	#14
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	hey Greg, one of us must have an older light because minehas screws to hold the glass in and actually that's where the softbox attaches. I just looked and while there are tabs on the bottom I have never had to open them up to replace a bulb. Remove the 2 screws that are in the center of the sidewalls pop the glass bulb falls out in my hand. Somewhere along the line they must have changed. Don

August 21st, 2008, 12:45 AM	#15
Jim Andrada Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 2,211	Don, I have the softbox on mine and you're right, it does attach in the two screw holes - but there are also the two tabs and as Greg said, if you spread them very slightly you should be able to swing up the housing with glass, softbox, etc all attached and the lamp will drop out in yout hand.Hopefully after it has cooled down ;<) It's kind of non-obvious how to get it to swing up until you've done it a couple of times.