My Canon Power Shot SD1400 camera will no longer flash. What could be wrong?
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I would go with the other comment by EDay. I usually have found if my camera is not performing a certain function it is probably a setting has accidently been changed. Sometimes an employee at a local camera shop can help you out-they like to show al they know. Good Luck!
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Maybe it is on a setting where flash is never used like macro, or long exposure. I don't recall the other settings where there's no flash but there are several of them.
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I know this sounds elementary but check the settings. I could not get a flash and it was the settings. Also if taking a lot of flash photos sometimes the flash seems to shut down. It takes much longer than you might think to recharge flash to flash. Hope this helps.
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Could be several things, camera not working or hooked up, how about common ground, use the 2sd video to test for bad input fault. Sorry can't think of anything else.
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If it's an old SD (only) memory card, that may not be working. Try the newer SDHC ones.
1289744
It's probably stuck, wedge a paper clip or small flat head screw driver in flash slot and wiggle it out gently. If this doesn't work send it back to Nikon, that part is under warranty.
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I see you're getting various answers. I also did what you are trying to do. The best advice I can give you is to contact Canon & ask them. That's what I did & they got me on the right track. Lots of luck.
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Several possibilities; are you using a genuine Nikon battery or a third party battery? Do not leave the power of the MB-D14 on when not in use; the connection between the battery and the power pack may need cleaning: use DENATURED alcohol to clean all connections on battery, power pack as well as the camera. If all that fails contact Nikon directly: they may have some other suggestions. Good luck!
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My camera did the same thing and at first I thought it was the camera and I thought about exchanging it for a new one. I instead bought another memory card to try first and since then I haven't had any issues.
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my camera still works. You may want to check and see if there is a firmware update that might solve your problem.
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The first suggestion is to check the wiring. I had similar problems and took the camera down and connected it to DVD and everything worked. I then replaced the entire lenght of wire and the camera is still working.
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Can you provide more details? What is your camera? Did you try mounting a flash directly or wireless trigger?
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there is a little button on top next to the flash , it looks like a little > but the point is up right. u click it over and the flash should work if not then u have a problem. I have had mine camera for more then 8 years, never had a problem with it ., best camera I ever bought. Good luck
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I have a Canon, and didn't have a problem. Maybe try googling your problem, someone probably has a solution already out there.
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Look for a break in the cable somewhere, or a faulty push button switch on the transmitter. If it's focusing the camera, the RF section seems to be working. Does the wired unit fire the shutter when used alone, pushing it's button instead of the one on the transmitter? If so, it's the transmitter unit not getting the fire shutter signal out. Check your signal cables if you can. There are 3; A ground, a focus half press, and a fire shutter full press line. Test them if you know how, or know someone who does. What make/model of camera are you using it on?
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I have experienced the same thing but my camera is a few years old. Initially I had an awful time with its flash not working. Just as the warranty would expire, the flash stopped functioning. Nikon fixed it once and replaced the entire camera the second time. But now with this shutter problem, I am fed up. I do not trust the camera, and Nikon by extension. I have a 35 year old Nikkormat which is in my attic, which never gave me any problems. Bummer. I am in the market for another camera, not a Nikon.
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Definitely try it with a USB cable to your computer first just to see if the camera is even going to power up. I had one of these for a month and the camera quit working altogether. Due to the amount of time that had passed since I purchased it, the unit had to be shipped back to China which took 3 months to get back to them. E-Prance was very tough to work with so if you have to contact them, do it through Amazon instead of contacting them at the e-mail address they provide on the slip of paper that comes with the camera, this way Amazon will have copies of all correspondence. E-Prance does some shady things. Good Luck! Definitely try it with a USB cable to your computer first just to see if the camera is even going to power up. I had one of these for a month and the camera quit working altogether. Due to the amount of time that had passed since I purchased it, the unit had to be shipped back to China which took 3 months to get back to them. E-Prance was very tough to work with so if you have to contact them, do it through Amazon instead of contacting them at the e-mail address they provide on the slip of paper that comes with the camera, this way Amazon will have copies of all correspondence. E-Prance... » Read More Definitely try it with a USB cable to your computer first just to see if the camera is even going to power up. I had one of these for a month and the camera quit working altogether. Due to the amount of time that had passed since I purchased it, the unit had to be shipped back to China which took 3 months to get back to them. E-Prance was very tough to work with so if you have to contact them, do it through Amazon instead of contacting them at the e-mail address they provide on the slip of paper that comes with the camera, this way Amazon will have copies of all correspondence. E-Prance does some shady things. Good Luck! « Show Less
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Double check to make sure it's not on "no flash" (lightning bolt with circle and slash through it) which you can change by pressing the circle with the ok in the middle. If that doesn't work, turn the camera off, take the battery out, and then put back in and turn on. also make sure your camera is well charged. Otherwise, get service.
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Try resetting the camera. You might also try connecting the charger cord to see if a charge jolt would make a difference.