For a while now, I haven't been able to use my Nikon D40's flash feature because it is just so blindingly bright. I have been trying to fix it using different settings and everything and am starting to get a headache from the harsh flash.
When I first got the camera, the flash was fine. I could take pictures up as close as I wanted with the flash.
One day, I went to try it, and the flash just about killed my eyes. The picture turned out nearly solid white.
I've tried restoring the settings many times, but it still hasn't worked.
I've tried taking apart the thing that pops open with the flash and didn't see anything weird in there.
I don't know what else to do now.
I really don't want to hear "just stand further away from your subjects" because I KNOW it worked fine before.
The last thing I want to do is pay money to get it fixed...
So, help would be greatly appreciated.
I'd be very surprised if there's anything different or wrong about your flash. These devices are designed to light at one intensity and just don't vary from that.
Perhaps you're standing to close to your subject. Recommended distance is in your owner's manual.
Try a smaller aperture.
Answer by Teri on 02 Jan 2010 05:07:24Wear dark sunglasses.
There is nothing to restore. The settings on a dSLR are all on the go. There is no normal setting. It might be best for you to set your camera to full automatic, including the flash. If that does not work out, try getting one of those flash diffusers to spread out the light.
Standing further away is THE solution. If you can figure out the controls to manually set the flash to lower settings then good for you. I think the manual would be your best friend right now.
With most seasoned photographers, strong light is always a welcome treat. You can tone it down electronically or physically and you can adjust the camera's aperture and shutter speed to get different effects. Better have more and make it less than have less and want more but can't do anything about it.
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