topic Re: T2i won't take a photo with the LCD on in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

T2i won't take a photo with the LCD on

Rhosalina — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:58:47 GMT

My barely used T2I wont take a photo with the LCD on. I have tried it in every mode and reset settings but for some reason when I click the button to switch it to LCD view and try to take a photo it wont release the shutter. You can ONLY shoot through the viewfinder. Is this normal? I havent used this camera in a few years but dont remember this from before. Its so frustrating..

Re: T2i won't take a photo with the LCD on

jrhoffman75 — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 03:03:01 GMT

Are you in movie mode?

Go into the menu and clear all camera settings.

Re: T2i won't take a photo with the LCD on

ebiggs1 — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 13:56:51 GMT

In low light and depending on the lens, AF may not lock. So, you won't be able to take a picture. Try doing Live View in something well lit, perhaps outdoors. If that works then low light is your likely problem in which case I would bump up the ISO.

Also, how close is it to the camera? Too close will not let it shoot either.

Re: T2i won't take a photo with the LCD on

Rhosalina — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 22:04:43 GMT

Thanks for your reply. I am shooting outdoors super bright sun. Apparently you cant shoot using the LCD. VERY disappointing. I haven’t used this camera in years. I use the LUMIX ZS100 now but my son is in photography class and he is using my T2i. We went out to take photos and he wanted to take a ground level shot but couldnt unless you lay on the muddy ground! Grr. Oh well.

Re: T2i won't take a photo with the LCD on

Rhosalina — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:28:10 GMT

I just thought maybe I need to update the firmware?

Re: T2i won't take a photo with the LCD on

jrhoffman75 — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:34:21 GMT

http://support-th.canon-asia.com/contents/TH/EN/8200751400.html

Re: T2i won't take a photo with the LCD on

Rhosalina — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:50:11 GMT

Thanks John! I will give it a shot if the firmware will finish its install... I did get it to shoot in movie mode but I had to hold the shutter release for 5 seconds before it would take a photo.. 😞 Who has that kind of time when you are taking action shots??

Re: T2i won't take a photo with the LCD on

kvbarkley — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:28:56 GMT

There should be no problem. The manual has a whole chapter called "Live View Shooting". 8^)

Have you tried with the lens in manual focus?

Re: T2i won't take a photo with the LCD on

Rhosalina — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:32:17 GMT

I have not tried the lens in manual focus. If/when the firmware finishes (its been 35 minutes) I will try that. I have tried it with both of my lenses the 70-200mm and my 28-135. This firmware is worrying me tho.. Its taking SO long!

Re: T2i won't take a photo with the LCD on

ebiggs1 — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:24:17 GMT

" (its been 35 minutes)"

Not good!

Re: T2i won't take a photo with the LCD on

Rhosalina — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:55:47 GMT

OH NO! I came back to it and the screen was black. So I thought all is okay, now it wont turn on! CRAP!

Re: T2i won't take a photo with the LCD on

jrhoffman75 — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 21:07:06 GMT

Going to need service. I don't know if Canon still services the T2i..

If you are in US give Canon a call at 1-800-OK-CANON.

Re: T2i won't take a photo with the LCD on

RobertTheFat — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 22:24:45 GMT

@Rhosalinawrote:
Thanks for your reply. I am shooting outdoors super bright sun. Apparently you cant shoot using the LCD. VERY disappointing. I haven’t used this camera in years. I use the LUMIX ZS10 now but my son is in photography class and he is using my T2i. We went out to take photos and he wanted to take a ground level shot but couldnt unless you lay on the muddy ground! Grr. Oh well.

No one should undertake to become a photographer who is afraid to look like a jackass or lie on muddy ground. One does what one has to do to get the shot. Your son will accept that, or he'll become a computer programmer or an electrical engineer.

The T2i is a fine camera wherewithal to learn the trade. My wife used hers for several years until I badgered her into upgrading to a 7D II. I'm not sure she's entirely forgiven me, because she appreciated the light weight of the T2i.

Re: T2i won't take a photo with the LCD on

Rhosalina — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 23:11:38 GMT

Very funny - The entire pond ibanks are also covered in goose crap as well of deep mud - to get one photo of the pond wasnot worth it. It isnt a serious 'hobby' for him. We were just frustrated we couldnt get the live view working.