Question Fuji Finepix JX400 flash problem ?

[Hind_23]

I just bought this camera and there’s something wrong with the flash. Every time I take a picture with the flash on, it turns out either white or dark as if I didn’t have the flash on. Did someone have any similar problem?
If you know how to solve it, please help me.

 

[Aeacus]

Try disabling "quiet mode" or similar.

At 1:18 here:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbqNYJeYbeE

 

[Hind_23]

Try disabling "quiet mode" or similar.

At 1:18 here:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbqNYJeYbeE

My problem is when the flash is on and I tried everything with the settings and the modes it still turns out the same

 

[Aeacus]

Did you buy it brand new or used?

 

[Hind_23]

Did you buy it brand new or used?

Used

 

[USAFRet]

I just bought this camera and there’s something wrong with the flash. Every time I take a picture with the flash on, it turns out either white or dark as if I didn’t have the flash on. Did someone have any similar problem?
If you know how to solve it, please help me.

Does the flash fire when it is supposed to?
Battery fully charged?

How much did you pay for this? It is around 15 years old.

 

[Hind_23]

Does the flash fire when it is supposed to?
Battery fully charged?

How much did you pay for this? It is around 15 years old.

Yes it does fire but the picture turns out like completely white or dark
I paid 75£

 

[USAFRet]

Yes it does fire but the picture turns out like completely white or dark
I paid 75£

Tried a different SD card?

 

[Hind_23]

Tried a different SD card?

no , i will try to do that

do you think maybe it’s because of the battery?

 

[USAFRet]

no , i will try to do that

do you think maybe it’s because of the battery?

At this point, nothing is ruled out.
But yes, it could be the battery.

 

[Hind_23]

At this point, nothing is ruled out.
But yes, it could be the battery.

Okay i will try changing the battery i hope it will fix it

 

[Aeacus]

Used

but the picture turns out like completely white or dark

Used devices are sold "as is" and there is 0 expectation for them to work like brand new. Let alone when the camera itself came out 15 years ago.

Could be, that it was sold for parts, or seller deliberately hid the issue the camera has. Instead, wanted to get rid of it.

I would not sank any more money into it. Instead, i'd go with brand new pocket camera to use.
Further reading: https://www.microfournerds.com/blog/10-best-every-day-carry-tiny-cameras-for-all-budgets

 

[USAFRet]

I would not sank any more money into it. Instead, i'd go with brand new pocket camera to use.

The camera in any current mobile phone is miles better than that 15 year old Fuji.

 

[Hind_23]

The camera in any current mobile phone is miles better than that 15 year old Fuji.

I’m not looking for a professional camera I liked this camera because it has the same vibe I’m looking for

 

[Aeacus]

The camera in any current mobile phone is miles better than that 15 year old Fuji.

True, but phone can be tracked. Standalone pocket camera doesn't connect to the internet (or RF network) and is "safe", with no worries of pics leaking.

I liked this camera because it has the same vibe I’m looking for

👍

But there are surely more modern pocket cameras that give the same vibe?

 

[USAFRet]

True, but phone can be tracked. Standalone pocket camera doesn't connect to the internet (or RF network) and is "safe", with no worries of pics leaking.

Well, thats a whole different consideration, that was not brought out by the OP.

 

[Aeacus]

Well, thats a whole different consideration, that was not brought out by the OP.

I'd say it's part of the overall vibe of such pocket cameras. Alongside their looks, feel and size.

 

[USAFRet]

I'd say it's part of the overall vibe of such pocket cameras. Alongside their looks, feel and size.

Right.
And at that price, there are a number of new ones. vs a used one that is over a decade old.

https://www.amazon.com/KODAK-Friendly-FZ45-RD-Digital-Optical/dp/B0B8PD95K3

https://www.amazon.com/Minolta-MND20-Digital-Camera-Silver/dp/B0BP5QYN32