EOS Rebel T7 Display shows up when pressing shutter button, how to use as webcam

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"Hi everyone, I’ve set up my camera in manual mode and have a basic understanding of shutter speed and aperture. However, whenever I press the shutter button to take a picture, the display always shows up.

I also downloaded the Canon Utility Pro software and connected my camera to my PC to use it as a webcam, but it’s not working. I’m getting a black screen with an error message saying the camera is not connected.

This is really frustrating—any help would be greatly appreciated!"**

[Waddizzle]

Sorry to hear you’re having trouble. 

Have you downloaded a copy of the User Guide for the T7?  Start typing “EOS Rebel T7…” in the box at the link below. 

https://www.usa.canon.com/support 

Try downloading the latest Canon software for your PC. The Webcam Utility also had instructions on the same page as the download page. Are you trying to connect using a USB cable?

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Canon Utility Pro software 2.3.17.0 ,  when I take photos, it displays the settings shown in the picture below

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I still cannot use it as a webcam 

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yes I use a USB cord 

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to take pictures I click that camera button than the back shutter button 

[Waddizzle]

Looks like normal image playback after you take a photo, to me.  The information displays can be customized. 

[Waddizzle]

Post questions about the Webcam Utility here. 

https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-Webcam-Utility-Pro/bd-p/webcamproforum 

[Waddizzle]

Did the USB cable come in the box with the camera?  Make sure you have a USB data cable, not a charging cable.  

[Waddizzle]

Here’s a link to a T6 tutorial, which is similar to your T7.  

https://youtu.be/7UmDtw7eKyk?si=FQGiw_vSedWTzOgj