The flash keeps popping up when I take a photo

When you wait to long to shoot it thinks you have left it
You will ha e to reset it.

I suggest you take your camera to a Nikon camera repairer.

This could be a weak battery.

Hi Reggie,

Usually the pop up flash will extend when the program calls for it or the user has manually turned it on, and it will fire without an issue. Page 70 of the manual goes into detail how it is set up and uses graphics which won't work very well here. Unless you have the "circle with a line though it" over the lightning bolt "flash" symbol, the flash should fire when needed.

It is possible that the flash lamp has failed, and may need to be replaced. Contact Nikon Service & Support or other reputable camera shop to help you with that.

I hope this helps & good luck!

In commander mode, the onboard flash must flash. How else would it communicate with your slave flash(es)? Depending on your settings, almost all of the communications can be done before the picture is taken.

Is the onboard flash negatively impacting your photos?

if you close it when it is NOT powered, does it keep on opening? if it does, you may have broken the latch that keeps the pop up from opening.

WHEN U ARE IN AUTO MODE IT POPS UP. IN AUTO IT FIGURES OUT YOU NEED A FLASH. THAT IS WHY IT POPS UP.

U HAVE TO GO TO MENU TO STOP IT IN MENU. CHECK THE MANUALS

I'm sure you know the answer...take it in for service.

I have just fixed this problem on my D90. Go to http://dieselpic.wordpress.com/2010/07/14/d90-flash-wont-stay-down-how-to-fix/ to see how I did it.

Hi, Bad news for you.

Try this.

1. put new batteries in flash.
2. turn flash on off camera.
3. listen for capacitor to squeal (high pitched whistle). If you hear it it is charging. If not capacitor is bad.
4. Also should see flash ready light come on. If it does not same as #3 above.
5. If you pass #3 & 4# above press manual flash/check/test button on flash. No flash means bulb is out. It can be replaced.

Hope this fixed ya. Please rate. Good Luck! Comment back if you need further assistance.