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SX40 HS Built-in Flash would not fire

Started Dec 30, 2011 | Discussions
Cyd819 New Member • Posts: 3
SX40 HS Built-in Flash would not fire

I had my SX40 for about a month now and I have used it quite well without problems.

Just recently, I wanted to use the built-in flash but it would not fire. When the built-in flash is closed, the camera fires normally. When it is opened or raised, the camera is able to take pictures only if there's ample lighting (the flash is not needed). When ever the built-in flash is raised or opened and it is needed, it does not fire and the picture is not taken.

I went to a store to try out the hotshoe and it fires.

Inputs/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
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powerslave Regular Member • Posts: 282
Re: SX40 HS Built-in Flash would not fire

I know other canons do this if using a hot shoe cover, but the SX40 has its own? You doing anything different there?

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OP Cyd819 New Member • Posts: 3
Re: SX40 HS Built-in Flash would not fire

It does. It has a hotshoe cover. I was able to try an external flash and it worked.

Bullwhip Regular Member • Posts: 293
Re: SX40 HS Built-in Flash would not fire

I would charge the battery, set the dial to "a" mode, go into the menu and "reset all"....then try a pic with the flash raised in a lower light setting. If the flash still doesn't work, I'd replace/repair it....
If it does work, then we can track down a settings issue from there...

OP Cyd819 New Member • Posts: 3
Re: SX40 HS Built-in Flash would not fire

Thanks Bullwhip.

I tried that too. I guess it's time to bring it to the service center.

Bullwhip wrote:

I would charge the battery, set the dial to "a" mode, go into the menu and "reset all"....then try a pic with the flash raised in a lower light setting. If the flash still doesn't work, I'd replace/repair it....
If it does work, then we can track down a settings issue from there...

Bullwhip Regular Member • Posts: 293
Re: SX40 HS Built-in Flash would not fire

I'm sorry to hear that, as this has been a delightful little camera for me. Please let us know the outcome.
Thanks

svsdesigns New Member • Posts: 2
Re: SX40 HS Built-in Flash would not fire

Hey! i am facing the same problem. How you fixed it? I purchased it from US & now i am back to India & not getting any support from either countries. Please Help!

Thanks in Advance.

svsdesigns New Member • Posts: 2
Re: SX40 HS Built-in Flash would not fire

Cyd819 wrote:

I had my SX40 for about a month now and I have used it quite well without problems.

Just recently, I wanted to use the built-in flash but it would not fire. When the built-in flash is closed, the camera fires normally. When it is opened or raised, the camera is able to take pictures only if there's ample lighting (the flash is not needed). When ever the built-in flash is raised or opened and it is needed, it does not fire and the picture is not taken.

I went to a store to try out the hotshoe and it fires.

Inputs/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Hey Cyd819,

Please reply how you fixed this problem. I am facing the same problem.

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