Force flash in auto mode, 40D

So is there a way to force the flash in auto mode?

In Green Box mode? If the flash doesn't come up automatically, push the button and make the flash come out.

Yea, that doesn't work on my camera. Just stays shut.

That's what the P mode is for.

Donte wrote in post #6161173
Yea, that doesn't work on my camera. Just stays shut.

Your camera is fine. Flash can't be forced in basic modes - take a look at page 99 of your manual.

-js

number six wrote in post #6163084
Your camera is fine. Flash can't be forced in basic modes - take a look at page 99 of your manual.

-js

I would have looked at the manual if I could find it I always keep it in my camera bag, but when I went to get it out it was gone. I Tore the house apart looking for it to no avail.

Thanks for the answer to my dumb question though. I feel just asking.

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Donte wrote in post #6179347
I would have looked at the manual if I could find it I always keep it in my camera bag, but when I went to get it out it was gone. I Tore the house apart looking for it to no avail.

Thanks for the answer to my dumb question though. I feel just asking.

Don't. It's a perfectly reasonable question.

I don't have a 40D, just the manual (xarqi's link) that I downloaded when I was planning to get one.

I got a 30D instead and use the 30D pdf 100 times as much as the printed manual.

-js

"P mode" is basically the "full auto mode" with the ability to allow you to adjust it. So just put it in "P mode" and pop-up the flash. It would be the same as "auto mode" with flash, as long as you don't turn any of the dials.

xarqi wrote in post #6179364
-->40D downloads from Canon USA, including manual<--

SWEEEEEET, thanks for the link

Got to P mode or any other mode. push the button to make the flash pop then go back to A. Then take pictures.
I'm not too sure if this is gonna work.