Err 05, Canon
What it means: it depends on the model; find yours below. What to do, in 3 of the 5 we read: Turn the camera off and then back on.
5Canon manuals we read list this message
In the 5 we read
| Camera | What it means† | What to do† | What its manual also says† |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS 50D | The automatic flash mechanism is blocked. | Turn the camera off and then back on. | If errors persist, note the code and contact Canon Service. Restart or reinsert battery to recover. Do not touch contacts with fingers or use solvent cleaners. |
| Canon EOS 60D | The internal flash unit failed to pop up. | Turn the camera off and then turn it back on. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Canon EOS 760D | The built-in flash failed to raise. | Turn the camera off and then back on. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Canon EOS 7D | The integrated flash failed to extend. | Turn the camera off and on again. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Canon EOS 7D Mark II | The built-in flash failed to extend. | Turn the camera off and then back on. | If the error continues, record the number and contact Canon Service. Restarting or reseating the battery is advised for some errors. Clean lens contacts if communication fails. |
What the manuals also say
- If the error continues, write down the number and contact Canon Service. Do not touch electrical contacts with fingers. Avoid cleaners with organic solvents (Canon EOS 60D, Canon EOS 760D and Canon EOS 7D).
Other Canon messages
Sources
- Canon camera instruction manuals (PDF), one per model, checked Oct 6, 2026
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† What it means and What to do and What its manual also says: restated in plain words from the sources linked here; each source has the exact wording.