Nikon SB800 is stuck in "M" mode - Unintentionally Locked

[rick_marquez]

<p>So out of nowhere, my SB800 flash gets stuck in "M" mode.<br /> I'm able to turn the unit on and off but that's the only button that works.<br /> If the diffuser cap is on, the unit will change to 14mm<br /> If the diffuser is off, it goes back to 24mm<br /> If I pull out the built-in the wide angle adapter, it works at 17mm</p>

<p>However, I cannot change it by pressing the mode button to anything but M. I can't even reset by pressing mode and the on/off switch.<br /> Has anyone else had the SB800 get stuck in a certain mode???</p>

[aldrich]

<p>Rick,<br>

I encountered a similar problem with my SB-600.<br>

You did not say if you tried removing the batteries. If you haven't, try doing so. That did the trick for me.</p>

<p>Is it still zooming to 28, 35, 50 and 85 mm respectively when a zoom lens is attached?</p>

<p>--Ryan</p>

[ShunCheung]

<p>You might have unintentionally engaged the "lock" mode on your SB-800. Do you see a lock icon on the lower right side on the back LCD?<br>

If so, hold down both the SEL and ON/OFF buttons for 2 seconds to disengage that mode. You can toggle between lock and unlock by holding down those two buttons for 2 seconds.</p><div></div>

[rick_marquez]

<p>Thanks a lot shun!<br>

That was what was wrong. I accidentally locked the flash...</p>

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