Canon EOS 1200D pop-up flash keeps clicking and trying to release
Asked 6/15/2022
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My Canon EOS 1200D was working normally, then the display stopped showing. After removing the SD card and battery for a while, a new problem appeared: almost any action—mounting the lens, changing settings, or using the mode dial—causes the pop-up flash mechanism to repeatedly click as if it is trying to release. The flash itself does not fire; it seems like the release hook is moving back and forth. If I push the hook forward, the clicking stops temporarily, but it starts again later. This happens in every mode. What does this indicate, and is there any practical fix?
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This points to a hardware fault in the camera, likely involving the pop-up flash release mechanism or related electronics. Since the camera also stopped showing the display before this started, the problem is probably not a simple setting issue.
Based on the reported behavior, this is unlikely to be fixable by normal user troubleshooting. The practical options are:
- have the camera inspected/serviced, or
- replace the body.
For an EOS 1200D, repair may cost as much as—or more than—buying a good used replacement body, so replacement is often the more sensible choice unless the camera has special value to you.
In short: this is most likely a mechanical/electrical failure, not a menu or battery-reset problem.
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IMO the camera needs to be replaced. It might be possible to have it serviced/repaired, but it will likely cost as much as replacing it with an excellent condition used one (or more).
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