Nikon D7200 pop-up flash problem
Nov 21, 2017 13:51:21 #
I have a problem with the pop-up flash on my Nikon D7200. When I push the button to raise the flash it will just click and the pop-up will not pop-up. I can “force” it up by pushing the button and using my finger nail to lift the flash and it works as it should. Infrequently times it will pop-up as normal but mostly not. I have made sure the mechanism is clean, made sure the screws are tight and nothing looks to be out of alignment. I primarily use it as a commander, so it is not a big problem.
Any suggestions before I send it to Nikon?
Any suggestions before I send it to Nikon?
Nov 21, 2017 14:13:08 #
My D5500 will not open the flash in certain shooting modes, ie HDR.
Have you tried a reset on the camera?
Have you tried a reset on the camera?
Nov 21, 2017 14:20:11 #
Spider223 wrote:
My D5500 will not open the flash in certain shooting modes, ie HDR.
Have you tried a reset on the camera?
Have you tried a reset on the camera?
Thanks for the reply,
I have done a reset and same thing is going on.
Nov 21, 2017 16:34:58 #
Here’s a YouTube video, different camera model, shows your problem (I think).
https://youtu.be/_d7j9GbaEXM
Possibly dirt/dust making the clearances too close?
Another thing, sounds weird, but I bought a hot shoe plastic insert, covers the contacts on the hot shoe, and looked nice (I don’t have an external flash). I gave one to my brother, and it fit his canon perfectly, but with it in, his flash would no longer pop up, as it apparently thought an external flash was attached.
Do you have a hot shoe cover?
Are the hot shoe contacts clean?
These are total guesses on my part, but thought I would mention them prior to you mailing the camera off to Nikon
Good luck
https://youtu.be/_d7j9GbaEXM
Possibly dirt/dust making the clearances too close?
Another thing, sounds weird, but I bought a hot shoe plastic insert, covers the contacts on the hot shoe, and looked nice (I don’t have an external flash). I gave one to my brother, and it fit his canon perfectly, but with it in, his flash would no longer pop up, as it apparently thought an external flash was attached.
Do you have a hot shoe cover?
Are the hot shoe contacts clean?
These are total guesses on my part, but thought I would mention them prior to you mailing the camera off to Nikon
Good luck
Nov 21, 2017 18:09:13 #
[quote=Spider223]Here’s a YouTube video, different camera model, shows your problem (I think).
https://youtu.be/_d7j9GbaEXM
Possibly dirt/dust making the clearances too close?
Another thing, sounds weird, but I bought a hot shoe plastic insert, covers the contacts on the hot shoe, and looked nice (I don’t have an external flash). I gave one to my brother, and it fit his canon perfectly, but with it in, his flash would no longer pop up, as it apparently thought an external flash was attached. ...
Thanks for the reply
I have tried the squeeze as mentioned in the video and it works on the D7200. I do not have a hot shoe cover on and a the entire flash area has been been thoroughly cleaned.
Sounds like a minor adjustment is in order by the factory.
Craig
https://youtu.be/_d7j9GbaEXM
Possibly dirt/dust making the clearances too close?
Another thing, sounds weird, but I bought a hot shoe plastic insert, covers the contacts on the hot shoe, and looked nice (I don’t have an external flash). I gave one to my brother, and it fit his canon perfectly, but with it in, his flash would no longer pop up, as it apparently thought an external flash was attached. ...
Thanks for the reply
I have tried the squeeze as mentioned in the video and it works on the D7200. I do not have a hot shoe cover on and a the entire flash area has been been thoroughly cleaned.
Sounds like a minor adjustment is in order by the factory.
Craig
Nov 21, 2017 20:59:10 #
Use this link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUrV8rGxVEY. I have done this repair on a D3300 and it is not difficult to do. Good luck.
Nov 22, 2017 05:49:48 #
I dropped my D7100 and the flash pop up now acts as yours does. Did someone drop your camera?
I never the use the pop up as I always use my speedlight so I haven't bothered getting it fixed.
I never the use the pop up as I always use my speedlight so I haven't bothered getting it fixed.
Nov 22, 2017 08:38:28 #
kpmac wrote:
Use this link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUrV8rGxVEY. I have done this repair on a D3300 and it is not difficult to do. Good luck.
Thanks, I will try this later today.
Craig
Nov 22, 2017 08:43:10 #
picsman wrote:
I dropped my D7100 and the flash pop up now acts as yours does. Did someone drop your camera?
I never the use the pop up as I always use my speedlight so I haven't bothered getting it fixed.
I never the use the pop up as I always use my speedlight so I haven't bothered getting it fixed.
I might have banged it around. We were in Washington DC last month and it was around my neck in the subways and buses so who knows what I bumped into.
Like you, I do not use the pop-up as a flash but use it often as a commander to fire off my speedlights.
Thanks for the reply
Craig
Nov 22, 2017 12:59:09 #
I think it is not a mechanical problem. My D7200 does the same thing from time to time, and though I do not know the exact cause, I find that if I change the flash mode to CMD the flash will pop up. I also found that I can change the flash mode by holding down the flash pop-up button and rotating the main command dial. I think that proves that it is not a mechanical problem. Perhaps a better read of the manual would show why this happens.
Nov 22, 2017 13:02:29 #
I took off the cover and looked at all the connections which seemed to be as they should. Re-installed the cover and now it works as it should (for now). I guess reseating the cover did the trick.
Thank to all for you help.
Craig
Thank to all for you help.
Craig
Nov 22, 2017 19:19:58 #
Without being able to get to my 7100 , I think it only pops up in either P mode or Auto
Nov 22, 2017 19:37:30 #
AndyT wrote:
Without being able to get to my 7100 , I think it only pops up in either P mode or Auto
It can be opened in any mode by pushing the button on the side.
Craig
Nov 22, 2017 19:49:37 #
Okay, I know my 7100 isn't your 7200, but this couldn't be the flash won't pop up if you haven't turned the power switch on?
Nov 22, 2017 20:12:31 #
AndyT wrote:
Okay, I know my 7100 isn't your 7200, but this couldn't be the flash won't pop up if you haven't turned the power switch on?
Correct the camera must be on.
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