The Built-in Flash Cannot be Fired (EOS 7D Mark II)

    18-Sep-2014
    8202195900

    Solution

      In the <P> <Tv> <Av> <M> <B> modes, you can press the <> button to raise the built-in flash for flash photography.



      Before shooting, check that [ ] is displayed in the viewfinder. After shooting, push the built-in flash back down you’re your fingers until it clicks into place.
      NOTE
      In <> mode, the built-in flash will be raised and fire automatically in low-light or backlit conditions. You can also enable or disable the flash firing.

      Please refer to the following table for flash availability by shooting mode.
      Built-in Flash Shooting Mode
      P Tv Av M B
      Automatic firing          
      Flash on (Fires at all times) after manual pop-up