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canon 20d flash failures
Anyone else have this kind of problem?:
On some automatic mode, the 20d decides to flip up the flash. It clicks 3 times (failing to pop up), and displays err 05. Sometimes it works, though. Using the same camera with a PC connection to a flash (a Metz CL-45), it works quite well for a while but then fails to trigger the flash. One time I thought I cured it by removing the (camera) battery and replacing with a freshly charged one. This doesn't seem to have entirely cured it. I contacted Canon regarding the first problem. After assuring them that I was using a genuine Canon EF-S lens, they said to send it to them. |
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Richard Fateman wrote in
: I sent the camera in to Canon Factor Service in Irvine, California. They received it on August 4, and completed the repairs on Aug 8; sent it back 2-day Fedex. It arrived Aug 11. It seems to work now. No note of software upgrade. Though the failure of the off-camera flash takes a while to show up, so I'm not absolutely sure of that... Here is their info in "Service Details" Adjust Mirror Detection Unit. Repair Flash Pop-ups. Check all internal Error Code. Check Apature (sic), Shutter, AE, AF. Cleaned CMOS and Viewfinder. Checked all functions to manufacture specs. No charge, though it cost me $23 for postage and insurance to send it to them. RJF Tom B. Stone wrote: Richard Fateman wrote in news:tpcHe.8744$_% : Anyone else have this kind of problem?: On some automatic mode, the 20d decides to flip up the flash. It clicks 3 times (failing to pop up), and displays err 05. Sometimes it works, though. Using the same camera with a PC connection to a flash (a Metz CL-45), it works quite well for a while but then fails to trigger the flash. One time I thought I cured it by removing the (camera) battery and replacing with a freshly charged one. This doesn't seem to have entirely cured it. I contacted Canon regarding the first problem. After assuring them that I was using a genuine Canon EF-S lens, they said to send it to them. I posted this question a few days ago: On my recommendation a friend purchased a Canon EOS 20d just like I have. When he received it, it was giving him error 005, flash pop-up problems. Suggested remedies did not correct it and he his going to send the body back for replacement. Anybody else run into this and what did you do about it? When the flach pops up automatically, it goes immediately into error mode. When you set it for manual and pop the flash up with the release button, it goes into error the minute you try to shoot with it. Seems that it's an electronic glitch that can't be resolved without professional repair. Thoughts? No one seemed to really know anything about that error. My friend ultimately sent the camera back and got a new one. Seems they have an flash problem with some of their cameras. I'm wondering if they will post a fix that can be downloaded into the system. Curious. My friend sent his back to the retailer (Roberts Camera, Indianapolis, IN the same place I bought mine) and they sent him a total replacement immediately. No idea what caused the problem. Robert's in Indiana is a great place to get good service if you live in the mid-west. I've been to the store (I live in Cincinnati) and they were very helpful and courtious. Fast shipping and prompt customer response. Not like some of the New York or Chicago outlets. I highly recomend them. |
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