topic Re: screen issue in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS 70D Screen is dark when I change modes

canonkid — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 13:01:02 GMT

Hello....so i am using canon 70d and i have been facing a problem and would like some help

The problem is that when i am changing the modes i'm not able to see the modes on my camera its just dark when i change the modes so anyone can help me out.It would be so much

Re: screen issue

Tronhard — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 05:44:52 GMT

Hi and welcome to the forum:
At the risk of asking a silly question, have you tried tapping the DISP button a few times to see if somethings shows? It can have a blank or black setting, but tapping the DISP button, wait a few seconds and tap again will cycle you through the different display modes.

Re: screen issue

Tronhard — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 05:47:02 GMT

Correction, on your model this may be called the INFO button.

Re: screen issue

stevet1 — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 05:56:00 GMT

canonkid,

Is your screen dark all the time?

If you press the Live View button, is it still dark? If you press the menu button, is it still dark?

Steve Thomas

Re: screen issue

canonkid — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 05:57:49 GMT

yes i know that but its mandotary to show which mode you are in automatically on the screen when changed

its been showing to me but for the last days when i change the modes its just plain black......

Re: screen issue

canonkid — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 05:58:41 GMT

no just when i change the modes its completely dark

Re: screen issue

jrhoffman75 — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 13:38:07 GMT

@canonkid wrote:
yes i know that but its mandotary to show which mode you are in automatically on the screen when changed
its been showing to me but for the last days when i change the modes its just plain black......

In that case, I see two possibilities: 1. camera has developed a fault or 2. an inadvertent setting was activated.

First step would be to reset camera to factory default and clear all custom settings.

See pages 61 and 362 of your camera manual.

Re: screen issue

stevet1 — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:42:12 GMT

canonkid,

Okay. In the short term, if your Live View still works, it will tell you what Mode you are in up in the top left-hand corner. Change the Mode on your Mode Dial and hit your Set button. Go into Live View and it will tell you what Mode you are in.

For the long-term, a camera reset might be your first step. If that doesn't work a repair stop might be in order.

Steve Thomas