canon t3i built-in flash flicker

[andress]

My camera builtin flash is flickering and having a burning smell and is smoking is that odd? Can i fix it with just replacing the bulb? The camera is only 30 days old and dont want to use my 3 year replacement warranty already.

 

[Jeff92]

Id call canon lol. That is not a good thing.

Edit: it's a long shot but check for dust in the bulb area?

 

[imagemaker46]

You should have a one year replacement for defects that shouldn't affect your 3 year. Sounds like a short somewhere.

 

[andress]

Could someone point me in the direction of where to call?

 

[Josh66]

Could someone point me in the direction of where to call?

Canon U.S.A. : Support by Phone
1-800-OK-CANON

 

[andress]

Thanks. They told me to send it to them. They said it is rare what is happening.