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..

[Rhosalina]

OH NO! I came back to it and the screen was black. So I thought all is okay, now it wont turn on! CRAP!

[jrhoffman75]

Going to need service. I don't know if Canon still services the T2i.. 

If you are in US give Canon a call at 1-800-OK-CANON.

[RobertTheFat]

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@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.

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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.

[Rhosalina]

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.