Flash Not Working Correctly
Jan 24, 2012 10:46:03 #
MikeWadd
Loc: Bristol, TN.
I purchased a flash last week from Amozon for my D3100 ( not a Nikon Flash, Nikon just to expensive right now.) recevied it, attached to the camera and noticed that the ISO and fstop were not lighting up. Assuming the flash was defictive I return it and recevied a new one. Same problem. Called Polorid and they had no idea. Does anyone what the problem could be, is there any way to determine if it is the camera and/or the flash.
Thanks Mike.
Thanks Mike.
Jan 24, 2012 11:02:48 #
I prefer to stick with the name brands, never a compatibility problem. Wolf Camera (Ritz) has the Nikon SB-400 flash for #119.99 with free shipping.
Jan 25, 2012 18:33:58 #
Jan 25, 2012 18:58:17 #
I understand the expense part, but when you use the manufacturer's stuff, it works. The capabilities of the Nikon flash system are worth saving up for.
Jan 25, 2012 19:19:21 #
I suggest that you try your flash on another similar or exact camera body, to see if problem repeats.
Jan 25, 2012 19:21:32 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
MikeWadd wrote:
I purchased a flash last week from Amozon for my D3100 ( not a Nikon Flash, Nikon just to expensive right now.) recevied it, attached to the camera and noticed that the ISO and fstop were not lighting up. Assuming the flash was defictive I return it and recevied a new one. Same problem. Called Polorid and they had no idea. Does anyone what the problem could be, is there any way to determine if it is the camera and/or the flash.
Thanks Mike.
Thanks Mike.
Nikon is famous for it's flash photography, it's what makes Nikon shine.
The SB400 is inexpensive and will work correctly on your D3100.
Jan 25, 2012 21:22:42 #
I can only echo the previous comments. I have another concern: given the circuitries in these small units (Yes you can incur a serious burn from them), I would never jeopardize my DSLR by sliding a Flash not designed by that manufacturer on the camera. Just my 2 pennies....
Jan 26, 2012 02:05:11 #
I see the Polaroid flash units do indicate they are specific to the camera and do say all the right things to indicate compatibility but apparently there is a difference between an $80 flash and the real deal at $300.
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