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<p>Just wanted to let everyone know that I just had to squeeze hotshoe metal sides more together and it started to work.</p>

<p>Oh wait, that's right, film, thank you for idea. Somehow it didn't cross my mind, but yes, it would be a great way to learn.</p>

<p>Thank you everyone for advice, I got a little scared of fixing it myself, seeing how much I would have to disassemble. Can't afford to lose my only camera at this moment. Maybe later, when I'm rich and successful photographer I can experiment and mess around :D<br /> But I'm still determined to find another way of going around service. Mostly because the connections on hotshoe are not even scratched unlike other really terrible hotshoes that are faulty on online videos. This makes me think that It might be something else, something that does not require disassembling whole camera. Also, my only problem is that I can't put flash into the hotshoe. I actually don't care if flash works only in manual mode in remote, because even when ttl was working I still used manual more often. Problem is that I need it on the camera, because to me it's a struggle to keep it in one hand all the time and camera in another or put it on a stand somewhere in the corner of the room... I generally tend to take as little as possible to photo shoots and I don't like to use any stands and it's just so convenient to have it on top of camera. So I just need something that will trick camera and flash into thinking that flash is not on the camera, although it will be there and it will be used in Remote setting. <br> Forgot that built in flash acts as commander, so when speedlight sits on it, it closes a little bit and stops acting as commander. Will try to unscrew the top of built in flash, maybe it will think that it's still on the camera and is open and I will be able to use speedlight on top and in remote setting. Fingers crossed.</p>

<p><a href="/photodb/user?user_id=5972061">robert stig</a> I guess I could say I'm in similar thoughts on repairs and services. Anyhow, it's always best to learn everything about our cameras, especially if they tend to brake. Good skill that every photographer should actually have and should be tough in photography schools- at least basics. <a href="/photodb/user?user_id=869561"><br /></a></p>

<p>Hello,<br> My Nikon D700 camera does not recognize any flash when mounted on camera. I went to photography shop, they checked camera and said that I have to send it for repair for few hundred pounds. I've decided to fix it myself and was looking for some tips on how to change d700 hotshoe and where online I could buy Nikon parts for this task. This type of information does not seem to be too popular online and there are only few dslr camera parts that are available online.</p>

<p>*UPD<br> Sorry, when I'm in TTL mode and M symbol with arrow appears, I move down to Manual flash mode and M with exclamation mark doesn't appear anymore, but it doesn't fire in manual mode anyway. </p>

<p>Hi there. My Nikon SB700 flash is not working when mounted on D700 hotshoe. It works great when off the camera though.<br> When I mount it on the camera, an exclamation mark appears on flash screen and a letter M with arrow above it pointing down. I tried to go from TTL to Manual mode, but still, the same thing happens and . Camera focuses on the target, but shutter not going off.<br> I tried to change batteries in camera and in flash and clean the hotshoe contacts, which visually seem fine, but nothing seems to help.<br> Also on camera screens an arrow symbol (flashbolt symbol?) is flashing when flash is mounted.<br> None of this has happened before and I have been using this camera with this flash for almost 2 years. I really hope that I've just screwed up some settings in menu and I won't have to send it for repair. Tried to search for answers, but couldn't find any solution.<br> Hoping to be saved,<br> Sincerely,<br> Inni Pants</p>

<p>Thank you everyone for suggestions. I really don't have the time to look for photos now besides it would not make a difference because I explained everything already. The only thing that you could see in a picture maybe would be how much the sky is blown out in d700 photo and if any detail really is available to be brought back. <br> But thank you really, I didn't have a clue about different exposures in different cameras. And thanks about retouching advice also, I already started to use that advice.</p>

<p>I'm not talking about too overexposed areas. For example I took some photos with d3100 of a country scene with cloudy sky. I didn't use any filters and as you may well know, if I expose for land, then sky in these situations is a bit overexposed, but I could recover all of it in lightroom before. (I know about bracketing option btw :)<br> I'm familiar with iso, aperture and sh. speed aswell, and I look at the histogram as well.<br> With d700, I slide the highlight slider down and it barely changes anything.<br> Maybe it's lightroom? I used to use Lightroom 4, now I use 5th edition.</p>

<p>Hi there,<br> I might be just seeing things, but when I had my first camera (Nikon D3100), I could return a lot of detail in Lightroom, when lowering highlights.<br> Now I use D700 for about a year and it seems to me that when I lower highlights, I can return only little detail back. When I did it with d3100, the detail that came back was amazing.<br> So the question is- is there a setting in camera that allows you to make RAW files to save more information and bring back more in post production?<br> Thank you :)</p>

<p>I'm actually attending wedding rehearsal. Will try to talk to him in a professional and confident manner :)<br> It will be really good for me. I will be able to check where it's best to stand, how far lens will reach, how dark it actually is etc.<br> Thank you for everything. I'll make sure to post comment on my experience after the wedding. </p> <p>Inni</p>

<p>Thank you for valuable advice. I appreciate it a lot. Somehow I thought that if a bride talks to reverend then it's enough. Thank god there's internet and I can receive these lifesaving tips.</p>

<p>Forgot to say that I also have Rogue reflector, but I don't use it because I think it looks kinda funny, but, maybe, if priest allows to use flash at the ceremony, then I could use it to bounce light.<br> This one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rogue-FlashBender-Large-Positionable-Reflector/dp/B003UOIMAS/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1427659384&sr=1-4&keywords=rogue+reflector<br> * D700 shutter is REALLY loud, certainly louder than D3100. Is this ok at the ceremony?</p>

<p>Took WW advice on Dual Format Kit and purchased used D700 for 500 British Pounds on amazon. I even got free CF card and spare battery with it. It certainly is much heavier than d3100, but this is some serious workhorse. <br> Now, I struggle to decide on the lens.<br> 85mm afs 1.4 is most appealing right now. I could use it on d3100 in the church to get 128mm with crop sensor and to get closer<br> and do group shots with 35mm and 10-20 for now on D700. 85mm 1.4 also will do great on bridal and couple session. For rest of the reception I could use 50mm and 85mm. So the only moment that scares me, really, is the ceremony at the church, but I should hope that with 85mm on D3100 will reach close-ups and priest will allow me to stand closer then I could even use 85mm on D700 to get the best light quality. Maybe I could swap it on both bodies to also reach first lines of guests- bride's/groom's moter/father.<br> Thought of 70-200 starts to pass by because of the weight... and narrower aperture. 85mm could hit 2 birds with 1 shot- be useful in church low light and make exceptionally good bokeh in groom and brides portrait session.<br> Considering 24-70, but not sure about third party...<br> The bride has not yet informed me about the usage of flash during ceremony, she said she will let me know, but anyways, even if it will be allowed- it's still rude, no?</p> <p>Craig- Yeah, I had an idea you thought I was one of those :) But I started to shoot in manual since the day I got my camera, so It's not that bad.</p>

<p>Sorry, WW, flash was not allowed only during ceremony.</p>

<p>Pete, thank you for your advice on full frame and primes. Yes, UK's churches are really dark, so wide aperture together with full frame could be a good combo.</p> <p>Craig, answering to this ''<em> you haven't figured out how to get good photos out of the equipment you have,'</em>' I haven't said I haven't figured out how to use my equipment. Photos were good except few and actually I'm surprised I managed to get good photos with my current equipment. Are you saying that you would get brilliant photos with my equipment and wouldn't need to upgrade?<br> And this ''<em>You are not ready to be shooting weddings on your own and taking people's money for it.</em> '' I'm sorry, but it's a bit harsh and presumptuous. I know what to do, it's the question of equipment why I'm here asking a question.<br> Also, I haven't said that I don't use flashes- flash was what saved me and I disagree that you NEED flash outdoors. Yes, there are situations when it's preferable, but natural light can be beautiful too. It depends on style. But thank you for suggestions on reception and lenses.</p>

<p>Ellis, I very much like to rent equipment, but deposit/security money is too high for me to affort to rent this equipment. There's another place that rent out equipment- in another county... So, un fortunately, that is not a choice for me.<br> Rick, yes I have two flashes sb700 and sb800.<br> Looks like 7100 is the best choice for me now. I just started doing weddings and I don't get paid thousands. Tamron lenses or any third party lenses scare me to be honest, because I don't like the quality of sigma 10-20. Maybe it's just me, but it's much worse than nikkor lenses.<br> And nikkor 24-70 could be a great choice, but I don't think it's long enough for me right now. Was thinking to get a good longish lens like 85mm 1.8 and take group shots with 35mm or use sigma for the time being...</p>

<p>Yes Michael,<br> I also had a thought to stick with the best, but not sure if 24-70 will be long enough. How does it work in ceremony though- will I not have to be too close to bride and groom?</p>

<p>Hey Gil,<br> was exactly looking at 85mm 1.8 and d7100 also crossed my mind so I'm starting to get some clarity now. What's the deal with D700 though- everyone seems to rave about it as a good wedding camera. I wonder why it's so special and what's the difference between it and D7100?</p>

<p>Hello,<br> so, I'm really confused here and look for help.<br> I'm due to shoot my second wedding on May.<br> My equipment is (not really suitable for weddings- I know, but I'm slowly switching to the right one):<br> Camera: Nikon d3100,<br> Lenses:<br> 70-300mm f4.5 afs,<br> 50mm f1.8 af,<br> 35mm f1.8 afs,<br> 40mm f2.8 afs,<br> sigma 10-20mm f4,<br> My budget is around 1'500 British Pounds.<br> I'm not sure whether to buy second pro DSLR with good low light capabilities so I would not have to use so high ISO on my 70-300mm lens (used 3200iso and 1/30 to 1/60 shutter speed and photos were quite a bit grainy at the reception where flash wasn't allowed)<br> OR whether to buy pro lens 70-200mm f2.8 VI or VII and not so good second body.<br> At first wedding I was switching lenses on the same body which was a pain. Mainly used off camera flash and managed to get decent photos. Ceremony photos weren't that good because I wasn't allowed to use flash and so had to bump up ISO. Mainly used 70-300 lens because I LOVE zoom so I wouldn't have to disturb people and I could catch real/natural moments. Group shots were taken with sigma 10-20mm and some other with 35mm which had the best results quality wise.<br> Wedding happened in hotel with light ceiling and good light overall,<br> BUT, second wedding is happening in big dark church with high ceiling so, I'm panicking and it's making me even more confused on what to choose for my budget.<br> Don't be too harsh about my first wedding photo equipment, because I KNOOW that it's really bad :)</p> <p>Sincerely,<br> Inni</p>

<p>Thanks all of you. I have a big list now :) It's going to be point and shoot after all and with some A/S priority modes around 100 british pounds with zoom. Wasn't expecting such great responsiveness. Take care.</p>

<p>Yes, well I wanted the camera to have DSLR functions so a child could learn something about the photo gear not just point and shoot, but then again I saw this comment where it says that a child might lose his interest in photography at all if there would be all these confusing things to learn and would end up loosing interest in photography.<br> I own Nikon DSLR so if I would decide to buy cheap used DSLR then it would have to be Nikon so we could share lenses. Reading comments I start to look more in favor of compact camera since this will be like an experiment to see if he will even keep his interest in photography. After compact camera I might buy him cheap DSLR if the interest will still be there. So I guess I should go for compact camera with few developing features.<br> It was really inspiring to read all of your comments because to be honest, I was a bit in doubt that so young kid could pick up photography and actually be interested in it for long period of time :)</p>

<p>Hi there, I was interested in a camera that would have all the functions of the professional DSLR camera- Manual/Aperture/Shutter/Program modes, Raw file option, exposure comp etc, but would maybe be more compact or at least smaller than DSLR so a kid could carry it around, but still would learn the basic principles of photography. Preferably with at least one changeable lens so an 8 year old would learn how to change lenses and understand why it's necessary. Quality is not that important, although, it shouldn't be very bad also :)<br> What would be your suggestions for an 8 year old- where is a good way to start and what is your experience?<br> Thanks</p>