Question about Canon SPEEDLITE 580EX TTL Flash

FLASH WONT TURN ON

My flash was working perfectly two days ago. Last photo was taken of kids in a bathtub but flash to my konwledge did not get wet. Camera was taken outside in cold weather left in car for the day it was about 40 degrees outside, I attempted to use camera with flash today and no response from flash, replaced batteries x3 still no response. Can press on screen and I get some of the words but then they fade???? Any thoughts or ideas??????????????????????

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Hot-Shot:

An expert who has answered 20 questions.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Problem Solver:

An expert who has answered 5 questions.
Contributor
40 Answers

You can try cleaning the terminals in the battery compartment with a pencil eraser (a good idea in any case). Otherwise, I suspect hidden damage or fault. If not an expensive unit, replace it.

Posted on Apr 29, 2007

Add Your Answer

Upload

Upload an image from your computer

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

Loading...

Include an image. It's worth a thousand words.

prev next

Related Questions:

1 Answer

Problem is that few month ago camera result got bad and picture taken were too dark even in day light and with flash. i didn't use it than for several months and when i turn it on few days before and took...

Gently tap and see whether the picture becomes good,
May be your camera has some loose connections somewhere and only a good technician can attend to this.

Sep 23, 2013 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 Digital Camera

1 Answer

Nikon D40 pictures taken but too dark even in AUTO mode with flash on a bright day. also, some days ago I had the Shutter release error message while taking some photos. After that, the camera is acting...

make sure flash is on your flash on cam is sticking.

Mar 01, 2011 | Nikon D40 Digital Camera with G-II 18-55mm...

1 Answer

The flash has been working fine until last night when I tried to take a picture and the flash was set to auto. When I press the button the little red light beside the flash sign lights up, but the camera...

If your batteries are weak, the flash will not have enough power to flash and will prevent a picture from being taken.

Nov 19, 2010 | Nikon Coolpix S210 Digital Camera

1 Answer

Turns itself off every time I try to take a photo

I had a similar problem with my Cyber-shot S600. It just turned off every time I tried to take a photo. I bought a Sony recharger + batteries and it fixed the problem. Camera works fine and I'm impressed with the how long the batteries last between charges.

Jan 04, 2009 | Sony Cybershot S650 Digital Camera

1 Answer

Nikon S210 flash not working

The flash has been working fine until last night when I tried to take a picture and the flash was set to auto. When I press the button the little red light beside the flash sign lights up, but the camera does not take the photo. When I set it to flash mode, it still won't take a photo. When I turn off the flash, then it does. What could be the problem? Is it in the settings?

Dec 12, 2008 | Nikon Coolpix S210 Digital Camera

1 Answer

Black pictures when using flash

The black images with flash mean that the Iris mechanism in the lens is not working properly, and that needs a professional camera repair service.

Best regards,

Oct 19, 2008 | Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera

2 Answers

Error 99 or 90

err 99 is moisture or dew inside the camera.

Aug 14, 2008 | Bower SFD35C for Canon TTL Flash

1 Answer

Flash wont fire

my flash won't turn on at all either.

Mar 23, 2008 | Nikon Coolpix S51c Digital Camera

1 Answer

White Screen

Upon startup lens emerges but when screen appears it is white whereas it normally displays whatever the lens sees. When the shutter button is pressed the camera will focus and take a white picture which can be deleted. The camera does not flash although flash is set to automatic and photo taken in a dark room. Camera flashes (weakly) with flash set to manual on. Lens is unobstructed and appears to be perfectly normal. Camera was not dropped. Batteries have been changed.

Jan 19, 2008 | Pentax Optio E10 Digital Camera

1 Answer

LCD not showing view of image to be taken

Nikon Techical Support the quickly this is a CCD or associated component failure

Jul 22, 2007 | Nikon CoolPix S2 Digital Camera

Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

SPEEDLITE 580EX TTL Flash

Cameras

Problem is that few month ago camera result got bad and picture taken were too dark even in day light and with flash. i didn't use it than for several months and when i turn it on few days before and took...

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 Digital Camera

Open Questions:

0 Answers

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Have a manual for Canon SPEEDLITE 580EX TTL Flash? Or just drag it here!

FLASH WONT TURN ON

1 Answer

Anonymous

Add Your Answer

Attachments: Added items

Related Questions:

Problem is that few month ago camera result got bad and picture taken were too dark even in day light and with flash. i didn't use it than for several months and when i turn it on few days before and took...

Nikon D40 pictures taken but too dark even in AUTO mode with flash on a bright day. also, some days ago I had the Shutter release error message while taking some photos. After that, the camera is acting...

The flash has been working fine until last night when I tried to take a picture and the flash was set to auto. When I press the button the little red light beside the flash sign lights up, but the camera...

Turns itself off every time I try to take a photo

Nikon S210 flash not working

Black pictures when using flash

Error 99 or 90

Flash wont fire

White Screen

LCD not showing view of image to be taken

Not finding what you are looking for?

SPEEDLITE 580EX TTL Flash

Problem is that few month ago camera result got bad and picture taken were too dark even in day light and with flash. i didn't use it than for several months and when i turn it on few days before and took...

Open Questions:

service manual 580ex pdf

Canon SPEEDLITE 580EX TTL Flash Main circuit board Replacement parts

Dropped my 580EX TTL aprox 1.5 metres. It now makes a loud clicking noise. Can you help please?

How do I reset my 580EXII to factory settings?

Related Topics:

Ask a Question

Top Canon Cameras Experts

old marine

halotheracer

Steven Wander

Are you a Canon Camera Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Manuals & User Guides

580EX.pdf. user-manual-SPEEDLITE 580EX...

. SPEEDLITE 580EX TTL Flash Manual

FLASH WONT TURN ON

1 Answer

Anonymous

Add Your Answer

Attachments: Added items

Related Questions:

Problem is that few month ago camera result got bad and picture taken were too dark even in day light and with flash. i didn't use it than for several months and when i turn it on few days before and took...

Nikon D40 pictures taken but too dark even in AUTO mode with flash on a bright day. also, some days ago I had the Shutter release error message while taking some photos. After that, the camera is acting...

The flash has been working fine until last night when I tried to take a picture and the flash was set to auto. When I press the button the little red light beside the flash sign lights up, but the camera...

Turns itself off every time I try to take a photo

Nikon S210 flash not working

Black pictures when using flash

Error 99 or 90

Flash wont fire

White Screen

LCD not showing view of image to be taken

Not finding what you are looking for?

SPEEDLITE 580EX TTL Flash

Problem is that few month ago camera result got bad and picture taken were too dark even in day light and with flash. i didn't use it than for several months and when i turn it on few days before and took...

Open Questions:

service manual 580ex pdf

Canon SPEEDLITE 580EX TTL Flash Main circuit board Replacement parts

Dropped my 580EX TTL aprox 1.5 metres. It now makes a loud clicking noise. Can you help please?

How do I reset my 580EXII to factory settings?

Related Topics

Related Topics:

Ask a Question

Popular Questions

Canon S2 IS black screen

Auto Focus not working for Canon EFS 18-55mm lens

How do you fix 'lens error restart camera'

Why do I get Error 99 in my Canon EOS 350 D?

I have a lens error on my canon powershot sd1300

Top Canon Cameras Experts

old marine

halotheracer

Steven Wander

Are you a Canon Camera Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Manuals & User Guides

580EX.pdf. user-manual-SPEEDLITE 580EX...

. SPEEDLITE 580EX TTL Flash Manual