topic Canon Rebel SL1 flash makes buzzing sound in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Canon Rebel SL1 flash makes buzzing sound

TMWilson7196 — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 20:11:34 GMT

When trying to take a picture the flash makes a crackling sound. Like when a bug flies into a bug zapper. Is it suppose to make that sound or is the flash defective?

Re: Canon Rebel SL1 flash makes buzzing sound

Tim — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 20:47:22 GMT

Hello TMWilson7196,

This sounds as though something which should be sent to Canon for evaluation.

For factory service, fill out a repair request form at the following link to setup your repair using our online service.

http://www.usa.canon.com/repair

Re: Canon Rebel SL1 flash makes buzzing sound

TraciMcPhoto — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 22:32:23 GMT

I know this is from a while ago, but did you figure out what it was? Mine stareted making the loudest electricity-sounding sounds today (your description of a bug flying into a zapper was perfect) and I can't figure out if it's my caera, my speedlight, or my Quantum Turbo SC battery pack.

Re: Canon Rebel SL1 flash makes buzzing sound

Waddizzle — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 22:44:06 GMT

@TraciMcPhoto wrote:
I know this is from a while ago, but did you figure out what it was? Mine stareted making the loudest electricity-sounding sounds today (your description of a bug flying into a zapper was perfect) and I can't figure out if it's my caera, my speedlight, or my Quantum Turbo SC battery pack.

First and foremost, ditch the battery pack and any other add-ons. Let’s test the camera as it came from the factory.

When the camera buzzes, how much available ambient light do you have? Canon DSLRs have a feature that can use the internal strobe as a Focus Assist Beam. This feature is not silent, and makes a buzzing sound like a bug.

The Focus Assist Beam can be disabled, and only kicks in during very low light conditions. At least what the camera thinks are very low light conditions.

Re: Canon Rebel SL1 flash makes buzzing sound

TraciMcPhoto — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 01:08:01 GMT

An update! Turns out the cord connecting the Quantum Turbo SC battery pack split and fried the battery. Bought a new Turbo SC and works great again. Sent the one that broke into Quantum for service.