topic Cannot see photos on my EOS Rebel T1i's screen in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Cannot see photos on my EOS Rebel T1i's screen

NNG — Tue, 09 May 2023 14:41:24 GMT

I have a Canon Rebel T1i and I know it is past the Canon service period. I just need to understand a message I am getting on the screen where I should see photos. When I tap the key meant to let me see either the oldest or newest photo, I get this message: "This function is not selectable in the current shooting mode."

I can take photos. I can download them and they are fine. The shooting mode is one that lets me ensure the flash won't operate. I tried changing memory cards, but that was pointless. I don't know if the display capability is dead or if I have done something wrong, accidentally used a nutty setting or something.

Can anyone translate, so to speak?

Re: Cannot see photos on my camera's screen

deebatman316 — Mon, 08 May 2023 23:25:37 GMT

Does live view function correctly or not.

Re: Cannot see photos on my camera's screen

NNG — Mon, 08 May 2023 23:32:18 GMT

I presume by "live view," you mean my ability to see a photo right after I have taken the shot. The answer is yes.

Re: Cannot see photos on my camera's screen

deebatman316 — Mon, 08 May 2023 23:40:33 GMT

Live view meaning to compose and take shots from the rear LCD screen. Live View only works in the Creative Zone ie (M, Av, Tv, P & A-DEP) modes. It does NOT work in Full Auto or any fully automated mode (Basic Zone). A half press of the shutter button DOES NOT work for AF. You Must use the "*" for AF to work. By default the image sensor will perform AF. Link to Manual

Re: Cannot see photos on my camera's screen

NNG — Mon, 08 May 2023 23:48:42 GMT

In that case, I have no idea because I don't work in the creative zone.

Re: Cannot see photos on my camera's screen

jrhoffman75 — Mon, 08 May 2023 23:57:24 GMT

So yoiu see the image right after the shutter fires but not later on when you press the blue arrow key?

Re: Cannot see photos on my camera's screen

NNG — Tue, 09 May 2023 00:06:10 GMT

That is correct. I have the manual, BTW, and I did look at the above page.

Re: Cannot see photos on my camera's screen

deebatman316 — Tue, 09 May 2023 00:07:09 GMT

As a test move the mode dial to "P" (Program) Mode to see if the LCD screen works. You can read up in the manual about Live View on Page 106. I provided the link for manual in my post. Canon has the manual on the website free of charge.

Re: Cannot see photos on my camera's screen

NNG — Tue, 09 May 2023 00:09:11 GMT

Thanks for the suggestion. I will have to go off line for awhile now, but I will try this tonight.

Re: Cannot see photos on my camera's screen

NNG — Tue, 09 May 2023 00:55:05 GMT

I checked the screen, as you suggested, after changing the mode to P. And I still have the problem. No viewing of photos. Too bad. (BTW, I still have the hard copy of my manual. I don't throw stuff away!!)

Re: Cannot see photos on my camera's screen

deebatman316 — Tue, 09 May 2023 00:58:42 GMT

Does live view work correctly. Can you see the live image from the image sensor on the rear screen. Also try movie mode. Movie mode forces the camera to use the rear LCD screen.

Re: Cannot see photos on my camera's screen

NNG — Tue, 09 May 2023 02:42:47 GMT

When I set the phone on P in the creative zone, then used the live view button, I could indeed see the scene in front of me.... But I still cannot look at any photos that are on the memory card.

I believe I will have to update my equipment. Thanks for your help.

Re: Cannot see photos on my camera's screen

jrhoffman75 — Tue, 09 May 2023 03:00:38 GMT

When you pressed the review button did you cycle through the INFO button to change the display?

Re: Cannot see photos on my camera's screen

NNG — Tue, 09 May 2023 03:09:26 GMT

No, frankly, I didn't know enough to take those steps. I can check that out, but I am running out of time. Tomorrow I will travel with and use the camera regardless. ....then replace it after i get home.

Re: Cannot see photos on my camera's screen

kvbarkley — Tue, 09 May 2023 12:16:12 GMT

I suggest you put it in P mode and find the setting under the wrench menu that lets you reset the camera.

Re: Cannot see photos on my camera's screen

NNG — Tue, 09 May 2023 13:31:15 GMT

Thanks for your suggestion.