topic Re: Canon Rebel t7 issues in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Canon Rebel t7 issues

slimthemachine — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:33:37 GMT

so I have an eos Rebel T7 and it's plugged up with a hardwired battery pack to the wall cause I'm using it for streaming purposes in OBS. I'm connected it with the HDMI mini to HDMI and then the HDMI to a cam link that is connected to USB 3.0 port. In OBS and even the camera app on windows 10, the screen is a constant glitchy look like what my photo shows and doesn't clear. Any advice?? Switched cam links out and same issue, could the hdmi be an issue ? It's a cheap one from Amazon. Tested the set up on multiple computers so it's an issue within the camera or HDMI at this point

Re: Canon Rebel t7 issues

Waddizzle — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 22:53:26 GMT

You literally using the bottom of the line, entry level DSLR camera. Your camera does not have "clean HDMI" output.

I suggest that you upgrade your camera.

Re: Canon Rebel t7 issues

slimthemachine — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:12:08 GMT

I get that but it still works. Regardless of the tier of camera, it should still give me the video clear without the glitching in the screen

Re: Canon Rebel t7 issues

shadowsports — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 03:37:23 GMT

@slimthemachine wrote:
I get that but it still works. Regardless of the tier of camera, it should still give me the video clear without the glitching in the screen

You mean from your non-clean HDMI camera outputting from mini HDMI > HDMI > USB and you're surprised the signal isn't stable or clear?

We'd like it to work for you as well, but believe the advice provided is correct.

Re: Canon Rebel t7 issues

Waddizzle — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:01:41 GMT

@slimthemachine wrote:
I get that but it still works. Regardless of the tier of camera, it should still give me the video clear without the glitching in the screen

If it "works", then why are you here posting about it not working? Don't expect $2000 camera performance from a $200 camera. You are trying to use the camera in an unsupported mode of operation, and complaining that it does not work.

Re: Canon Rebel t7 issues

kvbarkley — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:03:44 GMT

Does it work if you plug it into an HDMI monitor?

Re: Canon Rebel t7 issues

slimthemachine — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:02:28 GMT

Okay so clearly it works it just has a slight glitchiness to the screen. The “clean” HDMI has nothing to do with it because I’ve fixed that issue so you’re incorrect. You’re telling me a $2000 camera is required for LIVE streaming? Dude I could get a $100 webcam to do it so that’s also incorrect .

Re: Canon Rebel t7 issues

Waddizzle — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 17:52:54 GMT

@slimthemachine wrote:
Okay so clearly it works it just has a slight glitchiness to the screen. The “clean” HDMI has nothing to do with it because I’ve fixed that issue so you’re incorrect. You’re telling me a $2000 camera is required for LIVE streaming? Dude I could get a $100 webcam to do it so that’s also incorrect .

Dude, your $100 web cam does not have interchangeable lenses, or the dynamic range, of a DSLR. If it did, would be using that, instead of DSLR.

[EDIT]. If the camera works to your satisfaction, then you do not have a camera problem. My work here is done. You have a hardware or software problem, not a Canon problem. Good Luck!

Re: Canon Rebel t7 issues

jsanker — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:28:06 GMT

How did you fix the Clean HDMI issue for the T7???

Re: Canon Rebel t7 issues

DigitalByDesign — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 05:39:37 GMT

HDMI is digital so it is more binary in that it works or it doesn't. The more different cables you use to connect it adds to the degradation of the signal and makes what you have look less than optimal. You might try using a higher quality cable and make it as direct to the computer as you can. I won't say upgrade your camera because Canon sells a webcam kit that just went on sale last week and can be found on the Canon website and at multiple big-name photography equipment vendors. The fact that they sell it for specific cameras, including the T7, means that it isn't the camera, but the connection your setup has.

And if one would need to "upgrade" the camera to make for a better webcam, I wouldn't buy another Canon product, rather Nikon or Sony. If the T7 is that inferior a product, why spend more money with a manufacturer of said inferior product? I own the T7, which was given to me for my birthday by my family. I've only learned about its defects after owning it for a few months and finding what I am unable to do with it that my old EOS Rebel II 35mm camera could do 30 years ago.

Re: Canon Rebel t7 issues

Stephen — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:18:28 GMT

Hello everyone!

The Rebel T7 is specifically designed to be a no-frills, entry-level camera. It doesn't have a lot of higher-end features because its target audience usually doesn't need or want them. (Such as clean HDMI out, being able to use advanced lighting, etc.)

That being said, the issue with the HDMI out is likely a faulty cable - try a different one first - you should get a clear image regardless. You might also try connecting it to a monitor/TV to see if you get a clean image as well, then change the cable - if a new cable gives you the same results, it's time to have the camera looked at.

Re: Canon Rebel t7 issues

DigitalByDesign — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:53:54 GMT

@Stephen wrote:
Hello everyone!

The Rebel T7 is specifically designed to be a no-frills, entry-level camera. It doesn't have a lot of higher-end features because its target audience usually doesn't need or want them. (Such as clean HDMI out, being able to use advanced lighting, etc.)

If "advanced lighting" means lacking the capability to use a flash that 99+% of other cameras can use, the T7 has a poor design. I have a Canon Speedlite that any of my cameras can use, but not the T7, because it lacks the center hotshoe pin contact. I shouldn't need to buy a $1,000 Canon camera just to use studio flash equipment. My 30-year-old Canon Rebel II film camera, just as basic as the T7, can use studio lighting setups *and* almost any Speedlite unit. Hotshoe contact pins aren't "advanced lighting" tech. What is funny is that the T7 has the option for second shutter flash sync, but it lacks a center hotshoe pin contact. As for the HDMI issue, if the T7 can't handle vlogging/webcam use, why is the competition able to do so? Granted, the R series cameras overheat when recording video, so I guess Canon can't get even design their flagship models correctly. It's not a good look for Canon. But please, by all means, tell a long-time Canon customer, photographer, and tech geek they don't know what they're talking about. Perhaps if Canon spent more time listening to their customers, they might learn something about how their products are received by the public.

Re: Canon Rebel t7 issues

kvbarkley — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:34:42 GMT

Unless it is an *old* speedlight, it should work on the T7.

Re: Canon Rebel t7 issues

jrhoffman75 — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:46:25 GMT

Re: Canon Rebel t7 issues

Waddizzle — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:57:10 GMT

"As for the HDMI issue, if the T7 can't handle vlogging/webcam use, why is the competition able to do so? Granted, the R series cameras overheat when recording video, so I guess Canon can't get even design their flagship models correctly. It's not a good look for Canon."

Cameras sold by the competition typicall sell for nearly twice the price of the T7. It is a bare bones, entry level camera.

The T7 is fully capable of vlogging, which to me means internal recording of video while "on the go". Webcam applications are completely different, and do not need, use, or require internal recording. The T7 is fully capable of producing video output comparable to webcams built into most lalptops at the time of its' initial release.

However, live streaming in Full HD video is another task entirely. I am not aware of any products sold by other manufacturers in the same class and price range of the T7 that is capable of producing HDMI video output suitable for Full HD live streaming.

BTW, Sony mirrorless cameras start at around $700 for the A6000. Just saying. Don't compare apples to oranges.