I have a problem with my EOS 8

[valeriean]

I have a problem with my camara that it doesn't allow me to take pictures, but I don’t understand what it is. I’m new to this, so please any help lmk! Thanks! 

[jrhoffman75]

Your focus point ( the large square with the five little ones around it) needs to be set so it is one a subject. Move it down to the center of the LCD and arrange your camera so you have something to photograph in the LCD. 

[stevet1]

valariean,

As John indicated, your camera needs something to focus on. 

On the photo you provided, do you see the two little icons up in the top right-hand corner? Tap the second one from the right. That will return your focus box to the center of your screen. Point that box at something that has a nice contrast between light and dark and try to take a picture. In the picture you provided, it looks like your camera is pointed at a blank wall and cameras have a hard time focusing in that kind of scenario.

One way to test this is to put your camera in Auto Mode, or P Mode and go outside on a nice bright sunny day and try to take a picture. Did it work?

What kind of 8 do you have? An R8?

Steve Thomas