topic PowerShot S90 flash won't go off, won't take flash photos in Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

PowerShot S90 flash won't go off, won't take flash photos

u04404 — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:50:41 GMT

Hi, I ordered a canon s90 (second hand) from vinted and it seems almost new, pictures seem great and it seems pretty good (I'm still getting used to the new camera features).

However, when I activate the flash, and it pops up, when I take a picture, you hear the shutter and see the red dot light, but no actual picture is taken and there's no actual flash. Also, a few times it's turned off and said "change battery pack". I've left it charging for longer to see if that helps, but we'll see. The battery is a canon one. I ordered a new one (not canon but should work for this still), to see if thats the issue.

Is this likely a battery issue, or rather what im guessing is a hardware one? If battery doesn't help is it worth fixing considering its an old model or just ask for a refund (its one of the best ones ive seen and want bad priced tho so if I can save it I wanna try). Thanks.

#S90 flash

Re: PowerShot S90 flash won't go off, won't take flash photos

normadel — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:17:22 GMT

A sells-anything-and-everything site like Vinted is the LAST place i would go to for a camera. No better than Craigslist, Facebook. Return the defective camera (hopefully you can) and look to the good used photo dealers, like MPB.com, KEH.com, UsedPhotoPro.com, Adorama, to name a few. They provide warranties and test what they sell.

Re: PowerShot S90 flash won't go off, won't take flash photos

Ron — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:44:48 GMT

Hi u04404,

Thanks for letting us know what Canon product you've got. The PowerShot S90 is an older model which we have retired. While that means that Canon USA no longer offers direct support for it, your friends here in the Canon Community are welcome to offer suggestions!

You can also speak with a Canon Upgrade Program specialist to help you score a modern replacement that would meet your current needs at a discount. You can reach them weekdays and Saturdays at 1-866-443-8002.

Hope this helps!