The Built-in Flash Cannot be Fired (EOS 70D)

Solution

    When you want to use the flash for shooting, press the <> button to manually pop-up the flash.



    Please refer to the following table for flash availability by shooting mode.
    Built-in FlashBasic ZoneCreative Zone
    Automatic firing














    Automatic firing, Flash on (Fires at all times), Flash off possible











    Flash on (Fires at all times), Flash off possible














    Flash on (Fires at all times) after manual pop-up










    Flash off











    NOTE
    ・Icons used on this page:
    : Scene Intelligent Auto / : Flash Off / : Creative Auto / : Special scene / : Portrait mode / : Landscape / : Close-up / : Sports / : Night Portrait / : Handheld Night Scene / : HDR Backlight Control / : Program AE / : Shutter-priority AE / : Aperture-priority AE / : Manual exposure / : Bulb / : Still Photo Shooting during Movie Shooting