topic Re: Canon T8I SCN Mode in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS Rebel T8I Can't select SCN Mode

kujhawk1978 — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:58:16 GMT

On my Canion T8i, I cannot select the SCN mode, it is greyed out.

I've tried resetting the camera to factory settings, doesn't work

Re: Canon T8I SCN Mode

deebatman316 — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:57:13 GMT

Will the mode dial turn to that position or not. Please clarify the problem.

Re: Canon T8I SCN Mode

kujhawk1978 — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:01:08 GMT

Yes, the mode dial turns to that position but what shows is the P mode

Re: Canon T8I SCN Mode

stevet1 — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:11:08 GMT

kujhawk1978,

The SCN indicatior and the P indicator are on opposite sides of the dial.

The little indicator that shows what Mode you are in is on the left hand side closest to the viewfinder as you look down at the dial from above. Try turning your dial so that SCN is in the 9:00 o'clock position as you look down at the dial from above.

Steve Thomas

Re: Canon T8I SCN Mode

deebatman316 — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:09:56 GMT

Do the other modes report correctly when the mode is turned to them.

Re: Canon T8I SCN Mode

kujhawk1978 — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:32:45 GMT

Steve

Thanx, the SCN is at the 9 position

Re: Canon T8I SCN Mode

kujhawk1978 — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:34:44 GMT

The SCN and M are greyed out and when I turn the mode dial to those, no deal. The others work fine.

Re: Canon T8I SCN Mode

deebatman316 — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:40:12 GMT

What you set the mode dial to doesn't reflect what the camera's LCD screen shows. Take a picture with the mode dial to SCN & M Mode and a picture of the LCD screen.

Re: Canon T8I SCN Mode

kujhawk1978 — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:45:37 GMT

M mode

Re: Canon T8I SCN Mode

kujhawk1978 — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:46:10 GMT

SCN mode

Re: Canon T8I SCN Mode

deebatman316 — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:50:26 GMT

Is that with the mode dial set to SCN Mode?

Re: Canon T8I SCN Mode

deebatman316 — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:50:46 GMT

Is that with the mode dial set to M Mode?

Re: Canon T8I SCN Mode

kujhawk1978 — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:53:53 GMT

With the dial set to M, the shotting Option is AV on the screen, with SCN, it's P

Re: Canon T8I SCN Mode

deebatman316 — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 23:01:02 GMT

The rotary encoder switch under the mode dial is not working correctly. Canon will have to repair your camera. But get a QUOTE FIRST before repairs are made. To see if your camera repair is your best option or if it cost prohibitive. If repair exceeds the cost of the camera then replacement may be warranted. Rebel Series cameras can quickly exceed the cost of repair.

Re: Canon T8I SCN Mode

kujhawk1978 — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 23:12:45 GMT

Thanx

Re: Canon T8I SCN Mode

stevet1 — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:17:10 GMT

kujhawk1978,

I'm afraid Demetrius is right. I think you have a technological problem. You aren't doing anything wrong, and no settings change you could make will fix your problem.

It's time for a repair job.

Steve Thomas