Cannon T6 takes pictures when flash is up only black pictures when it is down.

[MaxIsLost12]

I am having trouble figuring out what happended to my T6. It take pcitures when the flash is up, but not when it is down. I think its on the wrong setting, but I am not sure what. Please HELP. 

[MaxIsLost12]

nvm It does't even display the view on the viewfinder if the flash is not up. It only does if the flash is up. weird.

[JonKline]

What mode(s) are you using? Are you in a photo mode or video mode? Live view?

[Waddizzle]

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@MaxIsLost12 wrote:

nvm It does't even display the view on the viewfinder if the flash is not up. It only does if the flash is up. weird.

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It sounds like you are indoors, and in a fairly dark room.  If the camera is in "ONE SHOT" autofocus mode, then the camera will not take a shot until it can lock focus.  If the camera cannot lock focus due to insufficient light, then it will not take a photo.  The flash provides extra light for focusing, and for taking the photograph.

Go outdoors on a bright sunny day, and try it.  It should work fine.  If you do not have a copy of the detailed instruction manual, then I sugggest that you download a PDF copy from the Canon Service and Support web site.