My Flash stop working, do i need to replace it?

Hi,
I just had the same problem with my D70
Just remove the 2 screws from the front of the popup flash
The rear plastic cover will the clip off.

Inside you will find a small switch on the right side of the flash unit when it pops up the switch should make, if it doesn't try shorting it with a small insulated item the try the camera in low light and see if if flashes.

To fix you need to remove the spring-screw from the other side then gently prise the bracket off, then just pull out the small white sleeve on the right hand side of the popup near the switch,
this sleeve moves in slightly and will not make the switch on the popup flash.

Gently put the flash bracket onto the camera, be very gentle as the wires are very thin. You will see the white plastic bearing has 2 small clips which need to be through the hole on the bracket the pin which activates the switch will then be in the correct position.

It's pretty obvious if you have a go.

Good luck and I hope this fixes your flash problem on D70

BTW I also have a F80 but this does not have the same mech on the internal flash unit

You might have BSS or continuous photos turned on. This is Best Shot Selector, which lets you hold down the button to take up to 10 shots. It then selects the least blurred of them and saves it. Obviously since it fixed blurred shots, it is not intended for use with flash.

1. Check that batteries are fresh.
2. Check that camera hasn't been set for no-flash mode.
3. Give the flash time to charge before pressing shutter.

This particular camera sems to be a bit of a let down. I bought one and the flash stopped working on mine and apparently it is a common fault. Best solution is to buy a completely different make as Jenoptiks dont seem to be much good.

Also make sure that the lens is facing forward or else the flash is disabled.

I have had it happen twice.

The first time I had it repaired which cost £80.

Now I am not sure... I may have to get another camera if it costs that much to fix.

If there is a replacement part I'd love to know.

I had this problem and found out that the flash worked fine, but you cannot have it in burst mode.  It has to be single shot and it will work.  I missed so many snaps for birthdays and holidays due to this problem, but now I know.  They should put that in the manual!!

Use solution #2, it worked for me.

try keeping your hand in front of the lense maybe the camera mode would be automatic so when u click photos in a bright the camera would automatically turn off the flash for conforming try clicking a photo in an extremely dark place i hope your flash will work there