Canon Rebel T7- can’t take pictures with plain backdrop

[Ckopp63]

Hello-
I am trying to take pictures of me and my baby using the self timer... however, when I press the button to take the picture it keeps focusing and won’t start the timer. ( I’m using a solid color back drop) I’ve tried using manual focus and it will take the picture but it is blurry.. any idea why this is happening and how I can fix it? Thanks in advance!

[RobertTheFat]

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@kvbarkley wrote:

You can also use your smartphone:

If you don't have the Wireless Connection manual, you can download it from the Canon Support site.

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Holding a (probably wriggling) baby while operating a camera via a smartphone? Good luck with that!

[kvbarkley]

Except the T7 does not have a flipout screen, the cell phone can at least let you preview the shot.

Besides, it is up to the OP to decide which option works best.

Well, there is always soothing syrup 8^) :

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mrs._Winslow%27s_Soothing_Syrup

[John_]

wow! I didn't realize it does not have a flip-out screen...what was Canon thinking? Now I know it is just an opinion but for me, that is a real deal-breaker.

[jrhoffman75]

Price point. The T7i has a flip screen. 

[John_]

Ahh I think that is why too. 

[ebiggs1]

"I didn't realize it does not have a flip-out screen..."

I don't know what Canon was thinking but even without a flip screen I would still opt for a remote trigger over a smartphone.

[kvbarkley]

"Holding a (probably wriggling) baby while operating a camera via a smartphone? Good luck with that!"

This seems to be SOP for mom's today, in general, not even when trying to take a picture! 8^)

[Ckopp63]

Thank you all for your advice, I wasn’t expecting so many responses! I haven’t been able to find any answers online or the manual so, you guys are awesome. I will give all of this a shot and see what works best!

[ebiggs1]

"I will give all of this a shot and see what works best!"

If you decide to use your iphone, use it to call a friend!