https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/Live-view-on-EOS-Rebel-T8i-while-an-HDMI-is-plugged-in/m-p/413314#M98605 <P>It is not possible with your camera model. &nbsp;It contains only one set of video output electronics. &nbsp;When you plug into the HDMI connector the signal is rerouted from the rear display to the HDMI connector. &nbsp;Some of the advanced camera models contain two sets of video output electronics and are capable of driving the HDMI and the rear screen simultaneously.&nbsp;</P> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:24:44 GMT Waddizzle 2023-04-06T10:24:44Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/Live-view-on-EOS-Rebel-T8i-while-an-HDMI-is-plugged-in/m-p/413288#M98601 <P>I have the Canon EOS Rebel T8i, when I plug in an external monitor the screen on the camera goes off. I would like to have them both on, is this possible? I have gone through the settings and can't find it.&nbsp;</P> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:29:18 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/Live-view-on-EOS-Rebel-T8i-while-an-HDMI-is-plugged-in/m-p/413288#M98601 fufucuddilypoof 2023-04-06T12:29:18Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/Live-view-on-EOS-Rebel-T8i-while-an-HDMI-is-plugged-in/m-p/413314#M98605 <P>It is not possible with your camera model. &nbsp;It contains only one set of video output electronics. &nbsp;When you plug into the HDMI connector the signal is rerouted from the rear display to the HDMI connector. &nbsp;Some of the advanced camera models contain two sets of video output electronics and are capable of driving the HDMI and the rear screen simultaneously.&nbsp;</P> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:24:44 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/Live-view-on-EOS-Rebel-T8i-while-an-HDMI-is-plugged-in/m-p/413314#M98605 Waddizzle 2023-04-06T10:24:44Z