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Canon EOS Rebel SL2/200d built-in flash isn't working

Started Feb 13, 2019 | Discussions
vladornot New Member • Posts: 1
Canon EOS Rebel SL2/200d built-in flash isn't working

I’ve recently bought a Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and I absolutely love it. However, the flash just stopped working, and it still pops up, but it doesn’t fire. It’s odd because it will fire once in a while when I’m focusing (but only once, instead of three bursts). You can see it trying to flash when you look at it, but it doesn’t fully flash. I have no clue what’s happened or if I even described it well (so I attached a video). I don’t know if somethings disconnected or whatever but please help! Anything is welcomed and appreciated!

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D / Kiss X9)
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cdmazoff
cdmazoff Senior Member • Posts: 2,826
Re: Canon EOS Rebel SL2/200d built-in flash isn't working
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Check to see that you haven't activated the timer by accident!!

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jaxencoe New Member • Posts: 2
Re: Canon EOS Rebel SL2/200d built-in flash isn't working

That is ridiculous. That doesn’t relate to the problem.

AniaAnia New Member • Posts: 3
Re: Canon EOS Rebel SL2/200d built-in flash isn't working

Have you tired to test the flash in P mode? Automatic can act funny, as even if the flash is up, if there is a lot of light around it might not fire. Set your camera to P mode and in your flash settings activate the flash.

satyam985 New Member • Posts: 1
Re: Canon EOS Rebel SL2/200d built-in flash isn't working

Am facing the same issue in my Cannon EOS 200D II.

The flash is only working while focusing but it doesn't flash while shooting pictures.. Sometimes like 2 in 10 photos it flashes but then also the output is same... i.e, Dark Black as if there was no light.

Tried switching flash from Auto to Manual too.

Please help if you have any solution.

shadowz Contributing Member • Posts: 545
Re: Canon EOS Rebel SL2/200d built-in flash isn't working

Just wondering if the issue got resolved !

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