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flash on Nikon D800
Nov 17, 2020 23:19:16   #
ollie Loc: Ogdensburg, NY
 
I'm getting pictures that are almost black whenever I use my built in flash or Nikon flash accessory if I leave the mode in auto. If I switch to manual exposure everything is fine. Any ideas ?

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Nov 18, 2020 05:50:12   #
splinter01 Loc: bognor regis uk
 
Try the custom menu,it might have the flash compensation values too low

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Nov 18, 2020 11:21:18   #
photoman43
 
To fully answer the question we need to know the exact model of the flash on the hot shoe. Flash settings can be made on the flash, the camera or both. And if on both they are additive.

The simplest way is to set the camera to P mode, add the flash, and set the flash synch on the camera to first curtain. Take a picture and see what you get.

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Nov 18, 2020 14:17:46   #
russraman Loc: New York City
 
Have you tried switching the White Balance to "flash?"

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