T2i won't take a photo with the LCD on

[Rhosalina]

My barely used T2I wont take a photo with the LCD on. I have tried it in every mode and reset settings but for some reason when I click the button to switch it to LCD view and try to take a photo it wont release the shutter. You can ONLY shoot through the viewfinder. Is this normal? I havent used this camera in a few years but dont remember this from before. Its so frustrating..

[jrhoffman75]

Are you in movie mode?

Go into the menu and clear all camera settings. 

[ebiggs1]

In low light and depending on the lens, AF may not lock. So, you won't be able to take a picture. Try doing Live View in something well lit, perhaps outdoors. If that works then low light is your likely problem in which case I would bump up the ISO.

Also, how close is it to the camera?  Too close will not let it shoot either.

[Rhosalina]

Thanks for your reply. I am shooting outdoors super bright sun. Apparently you cant shoot using the LCD. VERY disappointing. I haven’t used this camera in years. I use the LUMIX ZS100 now but my son is in photography class and he is using my T2i. We went out to take photos and he wanted to take a ground level shot but couldnt unless you lay on the muddy ground! Grr. Oh well.

[Rhosalina]

I just thought maybe I need to update the firmware?

[jrhoffman75]

http://support-th.canon-asia.com/contents/TH/EN/8200751400.html

[Rhosalina]

Thanks John! I will give it a shot if the firmware will finish its install... I did get it to shoot in movie mode but I had to hold the shutter release for 5 seconds before it would take a photo.. 😞 Who has that kind of time when you are taking action shots??

[kvbarkley]

There should be no problem. The manual has a whole chapter called "Live View Shooting". 8^)

Have you tried with the lens in manual focus?

[Rhosalina]

I have not tried the lens in manual focus. If/when the firmware finishes (its been 35 minutes) I will try that. I have tried it with both of my lenses the 70-200mm and my 28-135. This firmware is worrying me tho.. Its taking SO long!

[ebiggs1]

" (its been 35 minutes)"

Not good!