topic Re: EOS T2i Video Mode Issue in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS T2i Video Mode Issue

KyleZamory — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 02:21:20 GMT

When in video mode with my T2i that I just recieved from ebay, The video it shoots is extremely dim (were talking pitch black with a few highlights) with iso 100 in a fairly lit room. I have to crank it to iso 6400 to get any decent results which should not be the case for the room im in. My settings are, iso 100, 1080p @24fps, shutter @1/50, F3.5, Everything set to manual, and custom whitebalance. I don't believe it's my SD card since if I take it out, the same results occur. In picture mode with iso 100 the lighting is fine. What is strange is that if I try holding the image capture button (the button used to take photos) when using AF, the lighting jolts up to being very usable, but if I let go it goes back to being basically black. Please help.

Re: EOS T2i Video Mode Issue

KyleZamory — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 02:20:27 GMT

I should also mention that the SD card is a sandisk ultra 32gb

Re: EOS T2i Video Mode Issue

KyleZamory — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 02:27:20 GMT

One last thing. When in video mode with no lens, it is just fine, and the lens itself is also plenty bright, but for some reason when you combine the two it is very dark. Could it be a firmware issue?

Re: EOS T2i Video Mode Issue

jrhoffman75 — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 02:38:09 GMT

In the same lighting conditions set the camera to manual mode, f/3.5, 1/50 shutter speed and see what ISI you need for correct exposure.

Re: EOS T2i Video Mode Issue

KyleZamory — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 02:45:33 GMT

Thanks for the reply! When in manual mode for photos, I get the same results as for video. Extremely dim photos.

Re: EOS T2i Video Mode Issue

jrhoffman75 — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 03:17:29 GMT

Is this what you get when the exposure meter in the viewfinder is at the center point?

Re: EOS T2i Video Mode Issue

KyleZamory — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 03:59:54 GMT

Yes. The exposure meter is at the center point.

Re: EOS T2i Video Mode Issue

jrhoffman75 — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 04:01:09 GMT

What happens if you select P mode?

Re: EOS T2i Video Mode Issue

KyleZamory — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 04:04:34 GMT

Normal photos with iso 100

Re: EOS T2i Video Mode Issue

jrhoffman75 — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 04:07:34 GMT

Since no one else has chimed in give Canon a call at 1-800-OK-CANON. I don't know enough about movie mode.

Re: EOS T2i Video Mode Issue

KyleZamory — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 04:08:47 GMT

Ok. Thanks for all your help! Appreciate it!

Re: EOS T2i Video Mode Issue

kvbarkley — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:46:16 GMT

Try to reset all the settings.