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my 400d flashes but no photos taken and no error message I can see

Started Aug 9, 2019 | Questions thread
rmexpress22 Senior Member • Posts: 2,304
Re: my 400d flashes but no photos taken and no error message I can see

Put it on manual and turn OFF the autofocus on the lens. Press the shutter button all the way. The shutter should release and you should have a picture, although it might be a totally blurry one.

Just because your flash goes off, it doesn't mean it's taking a picture. It might just be flashing trying to get focus and if it's dark, things might be too far for the flash to help focus be attained.

Then turn on your AF, point the camera at something bright, and press the shutter button all the way.

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