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Built-in flash is stuck, won't pop up

Started Dec 12, 2006 | Discussions thread
G. Gray
G. Gray Veteran Member • Posts: 4,535
Re: Built-in flash is stuck, won't pop up
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Check control function in menu or stuck sw on hotshoe
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1019&message=19624772
Gerry

aine wrote:

Somehow my built-in (pop-up) flash is stuck closed. Pressing the
little button to the side does not bring it up. Even taking a
picture in a dark room on "green" does not bring up the flash.
There is no sound when I press the flash button.

Is it safe to try to "pry" the flash open, or is this too risky, or
is there another recommendation? Is this a common problem?

Typically, I use my 420EX, so I have a backup, but I would like the
popup to work as well!

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