Canon EOS 350D flashes error 05 and flash won't pop up

Error 5 is a flash error, and indicates the flash did not pop up . Usually caused by impact to the flash (flash stuck) or sticky liquid spillage that acts like glue to hold the flash down (clean spillage with Windex on a Q-tip).

The error code is used to tell you the flash could not be raised. Check if anything is blocking the free movement of the pop up flash. First reaction should be, switch the camera off and then on again. Better though, after you switched off the computer remove the battery and charge it first, Then again try everything as before.
The manual says is the error persists, wroth down the error number and contact your nearest Canon Service Centre.

tryed everyones sugestions for erros 05.3 clicks but non worked until i took the flash cover of by takeing 2 screws out very easy and then loosenedthe screw with the spring until flash moved freely

is it also trying to release the flash when this happens? If so try and manoeuvre the flash a little by hand as it try's to open. once it opens its usually fine thereafter.

Check if something is blocking the in-built flash to pop up or if it is stuck. If the flash is stuck press the flash pop-up button and try pulling it up simultaneously.

error 05 is a flash popup error. the pop up silonoid is acting up or being blocked. we fix this all the time

I have had the same problem with my 450D. I have been living without flash on my cam for a month. Until I realized that maybe something liquid and sticky by chance got where the flash is...so i just trid to hold uo the flash my insrting my nail into the small space between the flash and the camera and tried to press the flash button. IT WORKED!!!

belie e this is a flash error. will not pop up or blocked.

In my case, I borrowed a camera and when I got it back, err 05 appears. I've located a bit of old orange juice which sticked one of the sensors - you can see the sensors when flash is popped out.

Does the 'pop up' pop up? If it does and still says obstructed- closes it and pop it again If it still persists Canon customer support will advise the next move. If a repair price seems high you could perhaps get a separate flash if the camera accepts them.