07-18-2024
07:35 PM
- last edited on
07-19-2024
11:41 AM
by
Danny
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?
07-19-2024 02:06 AM - edited 07-19-2024 02:11 AM
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?
07-19-2024 06:09 PM
Do you know if the flash worked before you got the camera? How did you acquire it?
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