Looking for Hitachi PhotoFlash 330V 800uF

[Basscadet]

I have a Sony stand-alone Flash (HVL-F1000) that uses a Hitachi electrolytic photo flash capacitor:





From what I've seen in the hitachiaic.com documentation the following capacitor matches the one I have:

Catalog #: HD633801250 - 800uF - 330 WVDC - 25.0 mm (diameter) x 43.0 mm (length).

Problem is, no one at Hitachi AC does retail sales (only bulk orders from electronics manufacturers) and the one contact they gave me www.winkel-kondensatoren.de is not answering my mails...

Looked in ebay as well but nothing there too... I'd also consider a different brand equivalent if it fits the specs. Any ideas anyone? Thanks

[Krankshaft]

Re: Looking for Hitachi PhotoFlash 330V 800uF

The only cap that I could find that would fit and had the proper capacitance was here:

http://www.amazing1.com/capacitors.htm

I don't know what brand it is though so I guess you should drop the guy at that site an e-mail.

[Basscadet]

Re: Looking for Hitachi PhotoFlash 330V 800uF

Thanks! This is the closest I can get to what I'm looking for, although it's considerably wider in diameter (3mm vs 2.5), however as it's a flash I use indoors I could perhaps improvise some outer enclosure and put the cap in there. I'll drop them a line and see, maybe they have something else that fits better.

One question I have though is will it be ok to use one with 360V in the place a 330V was?

[Krankshaft]

Re: Looking for Hitachi PhotoFlash 330V 800uF

Yes its always ok to go above the working voltage with capacitors you just don't want to go under.

That probably is the reason why its fatter then the stock one due to the added working voltage.

[Basscadet]

Re: Looking for Hitachi PhotoFlash 330V 800uF

I see. It's a shame that although these parts are still manufactured by Hitachi AIC, there is no retailer for small orders. I've sent mails to any capacitor & electronics retailer and the one you mentioned above is the only one that came close to what I'm looking for...

Anyway, contacted them and they said they'll look for something closer to 25mm or they'll send me the 3mm one. If anyone has any other link that sells Hitachi AIC caps pls post here. Thanks.

[starfury1]

Re: Looking for Hitachi PhotoFlash 330V 800uF

I did do some searching on this and rubycon do make caps for this purpose

unfortunately I lost the post due to the net deciding to be flaky

FK or FKX

http://www.faradnet.com/catalog/company/rubycon.htm

the only place I found from faradnet was this mob with a DE

http://www.faradnet.com/company/photofla.htm

http://www.capacitor.de/

they don't have anything listed though you have to contact them


heres a few other links I found

http://www.duracap.com/photoflash_se...tors/index.htm

see the PDF

http://www.capacitorindustries.com/c...s/default.html

A jump up in voltage is no worries but don't ever go down
(unless you really know what you are doing..in the case of this cap no way thought)
Physical size by the sounds of it may be your other big issue

guess the hard part is finding those that will supply in one off's

Krankshaft's link maybe you best shot thought. they are US based by the looks of it so postage may hurt a bit

HTH cheers

[Basscadet]

Re: Looking for Hitachi PhotoFlash 330V 800uF

Thanks for all those links! Mailed 6 companies to get a quote for specs, price & shipping charges and I hope I'll have answers soon. I looked at ebay and the only 2 that fit my specs (apart from size) cost $21 upwards (shipping cost not included) so any info on alternatives is much appreciated

[snozwoz]

Re: Looking for Hitachi PhotoFlash 330V 800uF

hi
i know this is a long time ago, but im in the same boat.
can you tell me how you resolved this?

I need a capacitor around 800uF 330v with diameter 25mm length 45mm for use in photo flash. current make is rubicon.

thanks in advance for any help

(I am in UK, but dont mind international order)

[japlytic]

Re: Looking for Hitachi PhotoFlash 330V 800uF

The replacement capacitor needs to be rated for photo flash use; ordinary electrolytic units would fail prematurely (and could be too large to fit).