topic EOS Rebel T7 Display shows up when pressing shutter button, how to use as webcam in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS Rebel T7 Display shows up when pressing shutter button, how to use as webcam

Smoothly — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 19:28:19 GMT

"Hi everyone, I’ve set up my camera in manual mode and have a basic understanding of shutter speed and aperture. However, whenever I press the shutter button to take a picture, the display always shows up.

I also downloaded the Canon Utility Pro software and connected my camera to my PC to use it as a webcam, but it’s not working. I’m getting a black screen with an error message saying the camera is not connected.

This is really frustrating—any help would be greatly appreciated!"**

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Display shows up when pressing shutter button, how to use as webcam

Waddizzle — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 20:25:37 GMT

Sorry to hear you’re having trouble.

Have you downloaded a copy of the User Guide for the T7? Start typing “EOS Rebel T7…” in the box at the link below.

https://www.usa.canon.com/support

Try downloading the latest Canon software for your PC. The Webcam Utility also had instructions on the same page as the download page. Are you trying to connect using a USB cable?

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Display shows up when pressing shutter button, how to use as webcam

Smoothly — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 21:00:49 GMT

Canon Utility Pro software 2.3.17.0 , when I take photos, it displays the settings shown in the picture below

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Display shows up when pressing shutter button, how to use as webcam

Smoothly — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 21:01:24 GMT

I still cannot use it as a webcam

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Display shows up when pressing shutter button, how to use as webcam

Smoothly — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 21:02:12 GMT

yes I use a USB cord

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Display shows up when pressing shutter button, how to use as webcam

Smoothly — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 21:03:17 GMT

to take pictures I click that camera button than the back shutter button

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Display shows up when pressing shutter button, how to use as webcam

Waddizzle — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 21:22:57 GMT

Looks like normal image playback after you take a photo, to me. The information displays can be customized.

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Display shows up when pressing shutter button, how to use as webcam

Waddizzle — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 21:30:52 GMT

Post questions about the Webcam Utility here.

https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-Webcam-Utility-Pro/bd-p/webcamproforum

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Display shows up when pressing shutter button, how to use as webcam

Waddizzle — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 21:33:11 GMT

Did the USB cable come in the box with the camera? Make sure you have a USB data cable, not a charging cable.

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Display shows up when pressing shutter button, how to use as webcam

Waddizzle — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 22:12:44 GMT

Here’s a link to a T6 tutorial, which is similar to your T7.

https://youtu.be/7UmDtw7eKyk?si=FQGiw_vSedWTzOgj

Re: EOS Rebel T7 Display shows up when pressing shutter button, how to use as webcam

kvbarkley — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 02:36:24 GMT

Have you tried tuning on live view?

you can also try the canon webcam utility