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Art (artimusclyde) 0 pts

December 17, 2007 1:25 AM

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Why is the flash on my a630 malfunctioning?

My a630 doesnt want to flash anymore, i've tried tweaking the modes and settings and it used to work from time to time. But now it just doesnt work at all. It takes a pic if and only if i turn the flash off. Please advise.

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Kcho Loren (kcho) 169 pts

December 17, 2007 12:24 PM

Bad news, flash could be broken, I would recommend taking it to an authorized repair person.

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Larry (logcabiny) 4897 pts

December 20, 2007 4:39 PM

Might try a full reset of the camera by removing batteries for a minute and replace them, but it does sound like a repair shop will be required for this problem.
Larry

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diana 0 pts

October 29, 2008 4:52 AM

Hi Art,

can you please tell how you solved the problem at your Canon A630? I have exactly the same problem and I don't know what to do.

Thanks,
Diana

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diana 0 pts

October 29, 2008 6:52 AM

Hi,
I tried all posibilities today. I used full-charged batteries, I formatted the card, I reset all the settings, I removed the card and the batteries from the camera, I put them back after a while and I make a photo in a very dark place with Flash on - and also with Macro option on -.

It isn't logical why the flash works now, but it worth to try before going on service.

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Allen aka thagalogki 1 pts

February 11, 2009 2:24 AM

I actually just pushed on the left side of the camera where the flash is hard... and it started to use the flash again.. I have this problem and my camera is iffy on some days on when the flash works.. I am watching the SAP Open.. and hopefully it will work then.. if not ... GARBAGE !!!

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Nicole Loomis 25 pts

July 10, 2009 6:49 PM

I want to thank Allen for his help! I tried everything Diana tried, and then I read your post. It worked, strangely! Thanks!! I love this camera, and this is the first problem I've had with it in two years. Whew! I hope it doesn't continue to mess up. Thank you!

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Why is the flash on my a630 malfunctioning?

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