Nikon D60 onboard flash problem

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Hello,

I'm new to this forum, but thought it'd be a good place to receive some help. I have a Nikon D60 and for about a year now the flash on it has not been working. I've looked around and tried several things, I'd rather not send it in for repairs, but if that's what I have to do - I will, as a last resort.

When shooting an image, the flash activates (click) but will not output a flash - the flash pops up makes a clicking noise and acts as if it never "popped up" it'll keep clicking every time I press the shoot image button, click click click click - not sure what's wrong with it, but I'm hoping someone may have an easy fix - or some trouble shooting ideas!

Thanks for your help! :bang:
 
SMJ said:
Do you think rather than fixing the onboard flash, it'd be smarter/better to buy an external flash?
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This is what I would do. In my opinion the money would be far better spent on a flashgun, and perhaps a set of wireless triggers. Even a cheap model will give you better light than the on camera flash.

The only problem with not having the on camera flash working is that it would affect the resale value should you ever decide to sell in the future.
 
EspressoJunkie said:
This is what I would do. In my opinion the money would be far better spent on a flashgun, and perhaps a set of wireless triggers. Even a cheap model will give you better light than the on camera flash.

The only problem with not having the on camera flash working is that it would affect the resale value should you ever decide to sell in the future.
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Great, that's what I was thinking - just needed some verification. Any recommendations on external flashes?
 
SMJ said:
Do you think rather than fixing the onboard flash, it'd be smarter/better to buy an external flash?
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Depends on the repair cost against the cost of an extrnl flashgun.

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This was a known fault I believe on this model, mine suffered from it but luckily was covered by warranty. I think there's a self fix tutorial on YouTube, I hold no responsibility for this though !!!!!
 
mrgas said:
This was a known fault I believe on this model, mine suffered from it but luckily was covered by warranty. I think there's a self fix tutorial on YouTube, I hold no responsibility for this though !!!!!
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I've tried this before, didn't work.
 
It sounds as though the flash is broken.

It also sounds as though you are shooting mainly in Auto which has a propensity for using flash in virtually all shots whereas it is only really needed in a very few situations. In fact I can't remember the last time I actually used the flash on my D60 and if I ever do I'll just use an SB400 which enables me to bounce the flash to give much nicer results.
 
Nawty said:
It sounds as though the flash is broken.

It also sounds as though you are shooting mainly in Auto which has a propensity for using flash in virtually all shots whereas it is only really needed in a very few situations. In fact I can't remember the last time I actually used the flash on my D60 and if I ever do I'll just use an SB400 which enables me to bounce the flash to give much nicer results.
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I guess it's just annoying hearing it click and knowing its broken - your right though, I don't NEED the flash - just annoying. How often do use that external flash, is it worth buying? I'm quite a noob, obviously. :nuts:
 
Hardly ever, can't remember the last time I did actually.

This is because I normally have a 35mm f/1.8 lens attached which has a large aperture which lets a lot of light through so I don't really need a flash in most situations. Also, I tend to try and avoid situations where flash is necessary, for example back lit subjects.

Don't get me wrong, flash is a vital tool for photography but for me direct flash from on-board flashes rarely looks good - there's a reason most of the top of the range pro cameras don't have in built flashes.

Also, others will disagree with me which just goes to show there's more than one way to skin a cat :)
 
Nawty said:
Hardly ever, can't remember the last time I did actually.

This is because I normally have a 35mm f/1.8 lens attached which has a large aperture which lets a lot of light through so I don't really need a flash in most situations. Also, I tend to try and avoid situations where flash is necessary, for example back lit subjects.

Don't get me wrong, flash is a vital tool for photography but for me direct flash from on-board flashes rarely looks good - there's a reason most of the top of the range pro cameras don't have in built flashes.

Also, others will disagree with me which just goes to show there's more than one way to skin a cat :)
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Great, thanks for your insight - I will deal with the clicking, for now :bonk:, as for lenses - I'm having trouble choosing between the 35mm f/1.8 AF-S and the 50mm f/1.8 AF-S, thoughts?
 
Depends on what you want it for but the 35mm is far more useful on a DX crop body in my opinion.

The only reason to get the 50mm is if you want to take head portrait shots or maybe you're thinking of upgrading to a full frame camera at some point in the future (although I don't subscribe to this point of view, you should buy the lenses that best fit the rest of your kit NOW, not at some improbable point in the future).
 
What makes the 35mm more useful on a DX crop body? And is the 35mm not capable of taking quality head portrait shots?
 
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