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Posted on Apr 21, 2008

Canon EOS400D problem

I have just bought the Canon EOS 400D digital camera. when taking a picture it does not appear on the LCD screen, only after it has been taken can you view it on the screen. is this normal or is there something wrong with the camera?

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  • TPicht Apr 30, 2008

    My xti LCD screen does not show the shot, only pictures in review - it was fine - I've only had it a few weeks. Any ideas to fix? Thanks

  • laursaint Apr 30, 2008

    Same! I have just bought a Conon after using Nikon for years-Any suggestions?

  • Anonymous May 19, 2008

    $600 of poop..someone please explain this to me! jew camera..

  • wedding821 Apr 29, 2009

    I have just bought the Canon EOS 400D digital camera. when taking a picture it does not appear on the LCD screen, only after it has been taken can you view it on the screen. is this normal or is there something wrong with the camera?

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I'll explain it to you. THIS IS NORMAL! If you can read this then read your manual. If you don't have a manual then cut and paste this in your web browser.
http://oregonstate.edu/is/mediaservices/sms/sites/default/files/Canon_Rebel_XTi.pdf

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There is nothing wrong with your camera. The EOS400D is not a point & shoot camera. It does not support "live view" on the LCD when framing up a shot. You need to use the viewfinder. This is the normal camera operation. You can set how long the picture stays in preview mode AFTER the picture has been taken in the camera settings. The later model 40D has "live view" just like a point & shoot.

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