https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/PowerShot-SX50-flash-fires-with-burning-odor-when-closed/m-p/127377#M6397 Just today the flash on my wife's PowerShot SX50 started firing when she takes a photo while the flash is in the closed position. There is a distinct foul burning odor from the flash after each instance. Has anyone else experienced this and is there a setting to ensure that the flash doesn't fire when closed? Fri, 05 Dec 2014 02:32:33 GMT scwatson 2014-12-05T02:32:33Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/PowerShot-SX50-flash-fires-with-burning-odor-when-closed/m-p/127377#M6397 Just today the flash on my wife's PowerShot SX50 started firing when she takes a photo while the flash is in the closed position. There is a distinct foul burning odor from the flash after each instance. Has anyone else experienced this and is there a setting to ensure that the flash doesn't fire when closed? Fri, 05 Dec 2014 02:32:33 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/PowerShot-SX50-flash-fires-with-burning-odor-when-closed/m-p/127377#M6397 scwatson 2014-12-05T02:32:33Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/PowerShot-SX50-flash-fires-with-burning-odor-when-closed/m-p/127379#M6398 <P>Hi scwatson!<BR /><BR />Welcome to the Canon Forums and thanks for your inquiry!</P><P><BR />We&nbsp;advise&nbsp;contacting our US-based technical support team to get help regarding your issue! They're ready to help 24/7 via Email at <A target="_blank" href="http://bit.ly/EmailCanon">http://bit.ly/EmailCanon</A> or by phone at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) weekdays between 10 AM and 10 PM ET (7 AM to 7 PM PT).<BR /><BR />We hope this helps!</P> Fri, 05 Dec 2014 02:56:01 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/PowerShot-SX50-flash-fires-with-burning-odor-when-closed/m-p/127379#M6398 Shanna 2014-12-05T02:56:01Z