03-13-2018 08:58 PM
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..
03-13-2018 11:03 PM
Are you in movie mode?
Go into the menu and clear all camera settings.
03-16-2018 01:28 PM
I just thought maybe I need to update the firmware?
03-16-2018 09:56 AM
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.
03-16-2018 01:17 PM - edited 03-18-2018 06:04 PM
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.
03-16-2018 06:24 PM
@Rhosalinawrote: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 ZS10 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.
No one should undertake to become a photographer who is afraid to look like a jackass or lie on muddy ground. One does what one has to do to get the shot. Your son will accept that, or he'll become a computer programmer or an electrical engineer.
The T2i is a fine camera wherewithal to learn the trade. My wife used hers for several years until I badgered her into upgrading to a 7D II. I'm not sure she's entirely forgiven me, because she appreciated the light weight of the T2i.
03-16-2018 07:11 PM
Very funny - The entire pond ibanks are also covered in goose crap as well of deep mud - to get one photo of the pond wasnot worth it. It isnt a serious 'hobby' for him. We were just frustrated we couldnt get the live view working.
03-16-2018 01:34 PM
03-16-2018 01:50 PM
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??
03-16-2018 02:28 PM
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?
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