topic Re: Pop up flash not working in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Pop up flash not working

matelotmark — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:09:17 GMT

EOS 500D (Rebel). When I try to select built in flash, I get the error message saying not available - external flash attached, when there is no external flash attached. The external flash works fine. Can anyone help please?

Re: Pop up flash not working

MikeSowsun — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:30:51 GMT

There is a small microswitch sensor under the hot shoe rails which senses when a flash is attached. It is there to prevent the built-in flash from popping up when an external flash is attached. It must be sticking or malfunctioning.

You could try try cleaning the Hotshoe rails.

Re: Pop up flash not working

matelotmark — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:52:08 GMT

Fixed! The micro switch was indeed stuck and I’d never have known it was there, it hidden under the plate spring where it is.

I’m very grateful for the help. Thanks

Re: Pop up flash not working

Maineman — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 17:43:12 GMT

Hi Mike,

New here and didn't find a way to post a question. Can you post here and let me know?

Thanks,

Tom

Re: Pop up flash not working

jrhoffman75 — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:01:57 GMT

Each section has a button like this:

Re: Pop up flash not working

Maineman — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 02:31:49 GMT

Thanks John