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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

01/22/2004 10:07:46 PM · #1

I never use the flash on my Nikon 5700, in fact It is 90% set on no flash. I was taking some shots in my kitchen today and realized that for some reason the camera will not work in any other flash mode. The camera appears to be trying to autofocus and the red speedlight dot is flashing, however, nothing locks in. nothing happens. If I go to no flash setting, the autofocus green locks in and the camera operates normal. In addition, if I use the timer mode the flash pops up, the autofocus enables but a message comes up saying "speedlight is in the closed position". This is very frustrating. Without a doubt I am going to have to bring it in to have some one look at it, in the meantime, I am wondering if any other 5700 users have experienced this oddity.

dacrazyrn

Nikon D300

01/23/2004 06:14:45 AM · #2

the first part with the speedlight dot flashing...what mode is the flash set in? EV comp? red eye? normal? May have something to do with that. the second part that comes up when it says your speedlight is up...see if there is some little switch, like on the lcd on the back, that may need to be pressed up and down. could be stuck.
I have not had any problems of this sort with mine.
Have you gone to the Nikon site and updated your firmware, also.

Message edited by author 2004-01-23 06:15:52.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

01/23/2004 06:29:10 AM · #3

Thanks for your input...I have updated the firmware. Not sure about the rest. I am going to take it to my camera place this afternoon, and then Nikon in Mississauga if the camera store can't help. It is strange that the camera funtions normal when flash is set to off.

dacrazyrn

Nikon D300

01/23/2004 07:30:04 AM · #4

Oh yeah...how is your battery power? newly charged? new battery? I think I am due for the new "internal" battery (en-el1-seems to not be holding a charge very well anymore and dies quicker), I always have my other digipower ready to connect , when I notice the blinking red dot going forever. $4-5 one from the store may be worth a shot, before the dealer.

Message edited by author 2004-01-23 07:31:02.

GoodEnd

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

01/23/2004 07:59:29 AM · #5

It can be the flash release sensor. A little hook that holds flash when it is retracted. The flash charges before release, then, when it releases a signal is sended to camera that itÂ´s ready to run.
Try to move the hook carefully with your hando when flashs donÂ´t fire.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

01/23/2004 06:02:55 PM · #6

Originally posted by GoodEnd:

I tried this Marco...no positive result. Thanks for trying. I did not get anywhere at my camera store either. Nikon dealer is long way away, and only open during week when I work... Drag... Will probably have to send it in.

soup

Canon EOS-30D

01/23/2004 06:05:55 PM · #7

maybe you need to go to the dentist one day next week....

good luck