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.