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Question posted by marymhill on February 22nd, 2013

Repair Of Sony Hv-f42am Flash Gun Fitting

One side of the fitting on flashgun where it attachs to camera hotshoe has broken off. Flash gun can no longer be secured to camera. Can this be repaired in any way?

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Operating Instructions - Page 54

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Operating Instructions - Page 56

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Operating Instructions - Page 57

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Operating Instructions - Page 59

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Operating Instructions - Page 60

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Operating Instructions - Page 61

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Operating Instructions - Page 62

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Operating Instructions - Page 63

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Operating Instructions - Page 64

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Operating Instructions - Page 65

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Operating Instructions - Page 66

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Operating Instructions - Page 67

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Operating Instructions - Page 68

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Operating Instructions - Page 69

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Operating Instructions - Page 71

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Operating Instructions - Page 72

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Operating Instructions - Page 88

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Operating Instructions - Page 93

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Operating Instructions - Page 102

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