Canon EOS 20D Error Err 05: Something obstructed the built-in flash's automatic pop-up operation

Error codeErr 05

Err 05 indicates something obstructed the built-in flash's automatic pop-up operation. The manual's first action is: “Turn the < > switch to .”

Model: Canon EOS 20D
Display shows: Err 05
Type: Error code
Source: Manual p. 153

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What Err 05 means

Something obstructed the built-in flash's automatic pop-up operation p. 153

Common causes

Something obstructed the built-in flash's automatic pop-up operation. p. 153

What to do

Turn the < > switch to . p. 153

If Err 05 is still not resolved

The manual gives no further instruction for this code. Open the code table in the PDF or contact Canon service.

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