PowerShot SX30 IS Flash won't turn on

Jovigrifo — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:41:21 GMT

Hello, recently acquired a new-to-me PowerShot SX30 IS and the flash will not turn on at all, no matter the settings. Is it just broken? or is there something else I can do?

Re: Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Flash

Tronhard — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 06:11:53 GMT

Hi and welcome to the forum:

Buying an older camera like the SX30IS (released in 2010) has inherent risks and, given its age, if there is a fault, it will not be repairable.

First of all, I would suggest setting the camera in Auto mode, with a fully charged battery and trying to take a photo in dim light with the flash flipped up.
Then, (not knowing your skill level) I recommend downloading the User Manual from the following link:
PSSX30IS_CUG_EN.pdf (c-wss.com) and reviewing that to see if there is a setting not right: if in doubt follow the instructions for doing a factory reset on P53 - that may resolve the issue.
If the built-in flash remains stubborn, the SX30 has a flash hot shoe, so I would suggest visiting a camera store and trying a flash with the camera to see if it will work. If that does work, you can consider buying a suitable flash for the camera.
If the camera will not work with the built in flash, can you return it for a refund?

Re: PowerShot SX30 IS Flash won't turn on

normadel — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:09:22 GMT

Do you know if the flash worked before you got the camera? How did you acquire it?

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