topic Re: built in flash doesn´t pop up in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

built in flash doesn´t pop up

pamelotti — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 15:59:26 GMT

Hello, I have an EOS Rebel XS camera. The built in flash isn´t opening and teh follow message appear:

" Error 05 The built-in flash´s auto pop-up was obstructed. Turn de power switch to <OFF> and <ON> again."

I´ve tryed several times with no results. Is there something else I could do before taking the camera to the Service?

Thanks a lot!

Pedro

Re: built in flash doesn´t pop up

alxkohn — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 19:03:31 GMT

I had an XTI once with the SAME issue,, all I did was reach my finger around front and FLIP! Problem solved!

Re: built in flash doesn´t pop up

TCampbell — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 20:15:05 GMT

The pop-up flash has a tiny catch-hook which holds it down. When the camera (or a manual operation) wants to pop it up, a solenoid release the catch-hook and the spring should pop it up.

You shoul hear the clicking sound of the solenoid releasing the catch a few times before the camera gives up and displays the error message.

It means the pop-up flash is jammed... possibly a bit of dust, sand, or gunk is gumming it up so it can't flip up.

Using your fingers, gently pull up on the flash either while pressing the flash pop-up button or just pressing the shutter button in a sitaution where the camera would call for flash.

Once opened, you can use a bit of compressed air on the hinge points to see if you can clear the problem. You'll probably notice the hinge is stiff and doesn't pop-up on its own.

I have seen suggestions to use WD40 -- but frankly wouldn't get that stuff near my camera. If there is gunk, you could use denatured alcohold to dissolve whatever is gumming up the works. The advantage of the alcohol is that it'll evaporate on its own.

Re: built in flash doesn´t pop up

pamelotti — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 22:15:40 GMT

Thanks a lot for your answer!

Re: built in flash doesn´t pop up

pamelotti — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 22:49:07 GMT

Tim,

Thanks a lot for your detailed and helpful answer. I tryed it and it worked!

Thanks again!

Pedro

Re: built in flash doesn´t pop up

DaveG — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 18:48:10 GMT

I know its a long time since you posted, but I just applied your solution and it worked on my Canon 80D. Many thanks!!