tried this on a D50 i bought the other day. Hinge wasn't off inside, but it wasn't making a good connection with the other little piece of metal in there so I rubbed em together a bit and it works fine now. Couple of side notes: IDK what the hell kind of threadlocker Nikon uses but man those screws were hard to get out. Also, it's way easier to get that plate back on if you click the flash down, then just power it back up and half press the shutter button to get it to pop up again. just catch it with your finger so it doesn't pop off again. Thanks for the vid ;)
Ailton Stifler To be honest, until now I only thought this would work on only D60's. I now know it works on a lot of other Nikon cameras, but that's it, just the Nikon family of cameras. So I wouldn't think so, but I could be totally wrong. On a side note, if you do end up trying it out, let me know how it works out for you.
You may be able to solder on a small piece of copper (maybe a cut piece off an old heat sink) to extend it. If you don't have old-school copper heat sinks laying around, and a soldering pen, then I have no idea what you could do. Sorry.
...questo almeno, con metodi grezzi, risolve il problema ,mettendo al sicuro la macchina da scariche di condensatori...almeno ne parla!!! ( non come i video che ho visto in precedenza). Bravo, bisogna fare meglio e dire di più su come si smonta un flash, ma comunque, problema risolto!!! Good!!
Well, It half worked. The flash started working again, but once I closed it, it would not pop up again in AUTO mode, but the flash kept flashing even when it was closed. Well, it was worth a try.
The locals quoted me $150 to $300 to fix the flash, and all 3 places told me I'd be better off buying an external flash instead. It took me all of 3 minutes to fix my flash... I am starting to think I need to rethink my career choice!
The pin must be broke. When I lift the lever up in the position it should be if the pin were long enough, it flashes. Pin must be broke. Any ideas on how to add length to the pin?
Andy, I have heard that the little black pin that the metal clip sits on sometimes breaks. In that case, I have only read that people have linked the 2 strips of metal with electrical tape to make them touch all the time (see just below my screwdriver @ 1:42). However I imagine if you do that, then the flash will always go off, even with the flash hood closed. Hope that helped, and good luck. Sorry I don't know much more about your particular situation. Please let me know if it worked for my future knowledge.
tried this on a D50 i bought the other day. Hinge wasn't off inside, but it wasn't making a good connection with the other little piece of metal in there so I rubbed em together a bit and it works fine now.
Couple of side notes: IDK what the hell kind of threadlocker Nikon uses but man those screws were hard to get out. Also, it's way easier to get that plate back on if you click the flash down, then just power it back up and half press the shutter button to get it to pop up again. just catch it with your finger so it doesn't pop off again.
Thanks for the vid ;)
Thank you for this tip. I fixed my problem without having to send to Nikon Service Centre. Bravo!
Wow... Thats amazing... It works perfectly wie thought we have to buy a New cam, didnt thought we can fix it. Perfect solution it already works.
Fantastic! Totally worked and now I don't have to take my D40 in for service. Thanks so much for posting!
I am just happy that it worked on your D40 and saved you money!
mrjrclark flash of my camera Panasonic Lumix FZ45 does not work, this can help?
Ailton Stifler To be honest, until now I only thought this would work on only D60's. I now know it works on a lot of other Nikon cameras, but that's it, just the Nikon family of cameras. So I wouldn't think so, but I could be totally wrong. On a side note, if you do end up trying it out, let me know how it works out for you.
I will be grateful if you help me
Merci beaucoup, cela m'a permis de réparer mon D60. Soulagement !!!!
You may be able to solder on a small piece of copper (maybe a cut piece off an old heat sink) to extend it. If you don't have old-school copper heat sinks laying around, and a soldering pen, then I have no idea what you could do. Sorry.
I hope this works...seems like the same problem I am having...good job showing me this..will try it before shipping it back
I hope this worked for you in fixing your camera.
the mechanics were different when I opened it up. I had to send it in for repairs Thanks
Thank you so much for posting this! So glad I could fix it myself!
Glad I was able to help Abbie
Worked for me! But holy crap did I get a good jolt. My hands are still shaking from it! haha…
I tried to give you a fair warning about the shock. I am glad it worked for you!
...questo almeno, con metodi grezzi, risolve il problema ,mettendo al sicuro la macchina da scariche di condensatori...almeno ne parla!!! ( non come i video che ho visto in precedenza). Bravo, bisogna fare meglio e dire di più su come si smonta un flash, ma comunque, problema risolto!!! Good!!
Thank you! I am glad this video helped you out with your camera flash issues.
You're welcome. I hope this video helped you.
BTW, I dig your tunes!
Well, It half worked. The flash started working again, but once I closed it, it would not pop up again in AUTO mode, but the flash kept flashing even when it was closed. Well, it was worth a try.
Same
Thank thought I was screwed but fixed it in no time flat!!! Thank you!!!!
You're welcome Jeff. Anything to help when I can. Have fun this Easter taking photos in dark lighting much better now.
Just fixed ,thanx a lot mr. Techcowboy :-)
Pleased to help my friend. Stay well.
thank u so much
Wow thanks! I'm going to try it. Looks very simple but it would probably cost hundreds to bring it in yo have fixed
The locals quoted me $150 to $300 to fix the flash, and all 3 places told me I'd be better off buying an external flash instead. It took me all of 3 minutes to fix my flash... I am starting to think I need to rethink my career choice!
Thank you! This worked on my D60 :-)
I am glad it saved you money sending it in for repair!
the black thing over which u put the metal loop is broken. is there any solution for this?
thank you..its works..but one times it worked times off..
thanks bro for your sharing,really needs that
worked great thanks
Thank You, same problem!
The pin must be broke. When I lift the lever up in the position it should be if the pin were long enough, it flashes. Pin must be broke. Any ideas on how to add length to the pin?
thank you!
Morshed Munna
model d3100. Suddenly flash is not working.what can I do.
what size is your screwdriver? I've been trying all different sizes and cant seem to get the right one!
This was a few years ago so I can not really recall. Sorry. I don't even have that camera any more so I can not go back and try it again.
hey man i have a nikon d3000 and when i opened it up i dont have a pin like that i dont see anything similar to that inside. can you help please
Andy, I have heard that the little black pin that the metal clip sits on sometimes breaks. In that case, I have only read that people have linked the 2 strips of metal with electrical tape to make them touch all the time (see just below my screwdriver @ 1:42). However I imagine if you do that, then the flash will always go off, even with the flash hood closed. Hope that helped, and good luck. Sorry I don't know much more about your particular situation. Please let me know if it worked for my future knowledge.
Thanks sir
I can not get them to move how did you unscrew them
I have a nikon d3300 there is no hook/pin any solutions?
Same problem how did u fix it?
@@graceannapucay2711 I never did
Hi! You know where I can buy a new flash bulb? Mine is broken :/
No, but I would look on Amazon or alibabaDOTcom
life saver
I dont know how this really saved your life, but you're welcome none the less.
2023😅
My pin is too short. Is that even possible?
We took it apart and realized it was a different electrical configuration on a newer camera. Typical!
Hopefully my video helped you in your situation.