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Nikon Coolpix 5700 Flash Failure

I love my Nikon Coolpix 5700 but the flash component has died two times now. I had it repaired the first time (no warranty) and it set me back $165. I don't know if it's worth spending the money again and having the same problem repeat itself. Has anyone else had a problem with the flash? Any suggestions?

Linda
Wed, 18 Jan 2006 23:48:17 -0800

I have the same problem. The SB light just flashes forever. This is a design problem which Nikon will not admit to. I would suggest you change to Canon and cut your losses.

B Miller
Wed, 31 May 2006 15:11:11 -0700

The flash will work if you use the timer.

tom
Wed, 01 Nov 2006 04:24:47 -0800

My flash unit has died as well. Even when I used the timer, it didn't go off. Since it's out of warrenty, I've just bought a Nikon SPEEDLITE SB-30 external Flash unit which should sort out the problem. I don't think changing to canon is an option. This is such a good camera is most respects.

Mogranne
Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:47:18 -0800

I bought a speed light, external flash, when mine did this.. That didn't fix it for me. It was the light metering aspect of the camera that errors out - not the flash itself.

Jay G
Fri, 22 Dec 2006 09:38:17 -0800

I ahve a Nikon Coolpix 5700. It's been in twice for repairs to the speedlite - at £100 a time! On both occasions the display gives a message to the effect that the speedlight is in the down position (even when it isn't) and it fails to flash. This has jsut started happening again and I am very reluctant to shell out more money for a new speedlite card! Any suggestions as to what else to do (other than buy a Cannon)?

Keith Brown
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:06:24 -0800

I bought my 5700 just when they were released in the UK and it cost a fortune. Two week after purchase the flash stopped working. It took three and a half months, tons of phone calls and two round trips to Nikon's repair department to get it fixed.

Now, some years later, it has gone again, exactly the same problem. I can't believe Nikon haven't owned up to this one. Perhaps a class-action might get them to admit the issue.

Craig Watt
Fri, 06 Apr 2007 02:50:33 -0700

Change to Canon??? I have a Canon A620 that is two weeks past the warranty. Even though the lens drive system is notoriously prone to failure (check Canon E18 error), Canon will not admit a design flaw either. Its only function now is to sit on top of a piece of paper to prevent the paper from blowing away. The cost to fix the $149 camera is $150.

Jim Zap
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:50:25 +0000

I'm having the same SB error. Pretty sad Nikon isn't owning up to the design flaw.

Leo
Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:29:53 +0000

Hello. I write from Spain, i have the same problem with the coolpix 5700, and now i present a report to the authorities in Spain to try to resolve it !

Please send me a e-mail everybody interested in solution this problem with our nikons to support it.

onl say:

i have the same problem with my coolpix and the flash. !!!!

thanks for your help.
it's for resolve it !

jordi
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:16:52 +0000

I bought a Coolpix 5700 when they first came out in the UK for about £850. WIthin 3 months it had to have the gears on the focus/zoom mechanism replaced (fortunately under warranty); then the speedlite packed up (display said speedlite was down when actually it was uP!) That cost me £100. A year later, the same fault occurred - another £100. Now it's happened a third time - only this time the display image has broken up as well. I've given up with it now and will buy myself a decent camera rather than throw more good money after bad.

I always thought Nikon was a good make of camera - I will never again buy one of their products!

Keith Brown
Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:47:10 +0000

I also had the same problems with the flash plus it would not hold a charge. I went to the Nikon site and looked up the 5700 and found there was a service advisory where they will fix the problems associated with it for free. I filled out the form and did not write down any symptoms and sent the camera in and lo and behold in a week they sent me the camera back completely fixed and free of charge!

bob
Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:20:58 +0000

Well the SB not working is all down to a connector that is soldered onto the main PCB coming loose. I've fixed a few, but it is only for the brave, with a steady hand. If you like I can fix yours
Dave

Dave
Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:03:25 +0000

Ive had the cool pix 5700 since 2004 and the flash for a couple of years, but then stopped working. Out of frustration I started flicking the flash and it started working again and I've been flicking ever since. Still takes great photos, but Its time to get it fixed or buy a new one.... Any feed back on the New Nikon D3 camera out?
Dave V.

DAVE
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:59:58 +0000

i have the same problem with my coolpix and the flash. !!!!

Philip Johnson
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:47:55 +0000

I am buying mine now from ebay for $135.00 (US). It is stated to have a one year warrantee and new. When bidding, I thought I was bidding making a decent bargain. After reading this, I am not so sure.

Anthony
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:05:48 +0000

I just got the problem with the flash. No way to take picture unless I prohibit flash from the knob. Seeing how many people have had the same issue, I really wander how come Nikon hadn't issued a service advisory. My next camera will be Canon for sure.

Svet
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:27:11 +0000

same bullshitttttt!! 3 weeks after buying flash stopped working no matter if i use timer or not!! 1 just bought this shitttt!!! i'm soooo madd!!!! if anyone knows anything i can do pleeeeease help meeeeee!!!

me
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:59:41 +0000

I am having the same problem with my 5700. In all user sets the camera flashes the red SB light and the green AF light does not come on. I have tried fresh batteries, gone through all the trouble shooting items in the manual. I have tried multiple speedlight settings without any result. Went to camera store to get quote on repair. $250.00 OUCH

Connie
Fri, 08 May 2009 23:24:14 +0000

same problem with the red SB bubble that keeps blinking. Nikon just made a price = 240€ for repair. No warranty. And then they told me that this problem is just 1% of the repairs to the coolpix5700 and that this is a fine camera with expensive parts inside and worth the repair. New camera's like the P90 are not that qualitative they told me. What a commercial !!

Bruno Cassaer
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:11:42 +0000

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