I just got this flash and I cant get the ISO or F/stop to work. Im not sure if its because I have a cannon and my parents got the one for Nikon, or if its not working?
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If your camera is a Nikon you need to buy the Vivitar for Nikon flash, otherwise it won't work properly.
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it's pretty obvious the ttl wont work with the Canon if the flash is for a nikon but you can still use the manual function on both the camera and the flash. The flash can beset to 1/8 1/4 1/2 3/4 and 1-1 Each setting is for distance of flash. 1/8 is for about 1-2 feet away 1/4 is for 3-6 feet and so on. Experiment with these settings until you find the optimal setting for your situation. for nightlife set the flash for 1/3rd and set the camera to have the lens open as small as possible ad a flash suppresser to the flash. Set the iso at 100-400 and the camera at 1 second exposure or just below and have fun! it's pretty obvious the ttl wont work with the Canon if the flash is for a nikon but you can still use the manual function on both the camera and the flash. The flash can beset to 1/8 1/4 1/2 3/4 and 1-1 Each setting is for distance of flash. 1/8 is for about 1-2 feet away 1/4 is for 3-6 feet and so on. Experiment with these settings until you find the optimal setting for your situation. for nightlife set the flash for 1/3rd and set the camera to have the lens open as small as possible ad a flash suppresser to the flash. Set the iso at 100-400 and the camera at 1 second exposure or just... » Read More it's pretty obvious the ttl wont work with the Canon if the flash is for a nikon but you can still use the manual function on both the camera and the flash. The flash can beset to 1/8 1/4 1/2 3/4 and 1-1 Each setting is for distance of flash. 1/8 is for about 1-2 feet away 1/4 is for 3-6 feet and so on. Experiment with these settings until you find the optimal setting for your situation. for nightlife set the flash for 1/3rd and set the camera to have the lens open as small as possible ad a flash suppresser to the flash. Set the iso at 100-400 and the camera at 1 second exposure or just below and have fun! « Show Less
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Because it nikon the ttl is set up differently... Canon has it own format of TTL... What I would do is if you had the flash less than 30 day exchange it or call vivitar and ask for a replacement flash but with a canon hot shoe... Vivitar's customer service is very helpful!
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Hello.I tested the flash on my two cameras (Canon 50D and Fujifilm S9100) without any problem. and how that Flash is completely manual only uses the central terminal of the camera to shoot, I do not have problems to use with it.Greetings.
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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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Try a different SD card or change the selections in the Shooting mode. I use Natural mode which shoots one picture with flash and one without.
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I had the same problem. I too am frustrated trying to learn this camera - in the past all I had was a very basic digital camera. My issue was having the burst feature on. If you hit menu, and next to picture burst if it does not day "off" the flast will not work.
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I have experienced the same thing. When on the iAuto mode, the camera is very reluctant to use the flash, even when it is popped up and ready. If I didn't already lose the shot opportunity, I'd change to one of the other modes (like Aperture Priority) and try again, and it'd go off then.
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I purchased the flash, but I have not used it yet. Sorry, I can't help. Jim K
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There is a switch on the back of the camera towards the top, above the display screen, if you switch it the flash will pop up and then it should work since there is a sensor on it, and if it doesn't work right away I noticed that if you pull the switch again (while the flash is up) you can basically toggle the flash on and off while it's in the up position. The flash on this camera is not exposed, it is a pop up, so unless the flash was up to begin with and still wasn't working, you probably just had your flash in the off position. For a better explanation you can take a look in your Nikon Manual, go to the index, and search flash. There should be all you need to know right there.Hope I helped :) There is a switch on the back of the camera towards the top, above the display screen, if you switch it the flash will pop up and then it should work since there is a sensor on it, and if it doesn't work right away I noticed that if you pull the switch again (while the flash is up) you can basically toggle the flash on and off while it's in the up position. The flash on this camera is not exposed, it is a pop up, so unless the flash was up to begin with and still wasn't working, you probably just had your flash in the off position. For a better explanation you can take a look in your Nikon... » Read More There is a switch on the back of the camera towards the top, above the display screen, if you switch it the flash will pop up and then it should work since there is a sensor on it, and if it doesn't work right away I noticed that if you pull the switch again (while the flash is up) you can basically toggle the flash on and off while it's in the up position. The flash on this camera is not exposed, it is a pop up, so unless the flash was up to begin with and still wasn't working, you probably just had your flash in the off position. For a better explanation you can take a look in your Nikon Manual, go to the index, and search flash. There should be all you need to know right there.Hope I helped :) « Show Less
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I had to push the button by the flash to get it to pop up, then take the picture. It does not POP automatically.If it doesn't work then, I Don't know what the problem is.
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You set the shutter speed from 0 to 1600 th so set the meter to 200th s then trigger the flash manually or tethered and get the f stop . Be sure you have set your camrra to high speed sync
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Try doing a full format of the card. I have used this card on both Canon and Nikon, several models and never had an issue. Might want to contact Nikon if a full format of the card does not work. There is no firmware on the card that should need to be updated.
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The first thing to do is read your manual. I haven't had this problem. I use some flash at night and some fill in flash in the day, depending on the subject matter. I use the auto mode a lot....but you may want to experiment with going in and changing you settings, and possibly your ISO settings. Again, I can only suggest studying your manual.
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I have the same kit and used it in a photoshoot I did. It works well, once all the devices are synchronized. If the flash didn't go off, as happened to me at times, a little bit of trouble shooting can be done, by reconnecting the devices again, manually trigger the flash bulbs and checking back the transmitter settings as well as the camera. Whenever that happens to me I do just what I told you and it works. The equipment works well.
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I have a 40 D. The flash is used for wedding photography. Works in auto and manual mode. I had no issues with this product. Hope this helps
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Im not a photograpy guru. But I use mine with a nikon 35 mm f/1.8 dx. Change to aperture priority and adjust the ISO. I take pics in the house all the time. The flash doesnt go off and the pics are really good. The house is kind of dark. Havent tried in wedding or convention setting. I love this camera. You just need to buy the right lens for the applications you want
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There is a switch on the back of the camera towards the top, above the display screen, if you switch it the flash will pop up and then it should work since there is a sensor on it, and if it doesn't work right away I noticed that if you pull the switch again (while the flash is up) you can basically toggle the flash on and off while it's in the up position. The flash on this camera is not exposed, it is a pop up, so unless the flash was up to begin with and still wasn't working, you probably just had your flash in the off position. For a better explanation you can take a look in your Nikon Manual, go to the index, and search flash. There should be all you need to know right there. Hope I helped :)
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On the top of the camera do I leave the switch kept on the Green Camera? I don't know which setting that should be on either. Do I use the flash with the flower button? Need more light? I don't know what my image quality should be set on or my image size, should it be set on portair, number of pixels to use. Sorry so much, but this camera is new and I can't figure it out. So frustrating. Thanks for answering.