The Built-in Flash does not Fire (EOS REBEL T5/EOS 1200D)

04-Feb-2014
8202032700

Solution

    In the following shooting modes the camera automatically determines whether to fire the built-in flash. Therefore, the flash may not fire in bright shooting conditions.
    < >: Scene Intelligent Auto
    < >: Portrait
    < >: Close-up
    < >: Night Portrait
    The procedure for firing the built-in flash when shooting is explained below.

    1. Set the camera’s power switch to <ON>.

    2. Set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode.



    3. Press the <> button.
    In Creative Zone modes, you can press the <> button anytime to take flash pictures.
    While the flash is recycling, " buSY" is displayed in the viewfinder, and [BUSY ] is displayed on the LCD monitor.



    4. Press the shutter button halfway.
    In the bottom left of the viewfinder, check that the < > icon is lit.



    5. Press the shutter button completely to take a picture.
    When focus is achieved and you press the shutter button completely, the flash will fire for the picture.
    REFERENCE
    The built-in flash can also be fired manually in the < > Creative Auto Basic Zone mode. For more information, please refer to the camera’s Instruction Manual.