Why does my Canon EOS 1300D/T6 screen go black after a couple of shots?
Asked 2/16/2018
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My Canon EOS 1300D / Rebel T6 works normally at first, but after taking about two photos the screen goes black and the camera only recovers if I remove and reinsert the battery. The battery is fully charged. What could cause this, and what should I try to fix it?
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You "fix" it by taking the battery out and putting it back in.
Seriously, it does sound like a bug in your camera, but it could be caused by a faulty battery or resolved by changing settings related to how long the screen stays on after taking a shot. Or could it be that your camera starts sending the screen output to a connected device (a phone or tablet, via wifi?)
What you describe, going off after taking two shots, and requiring removing and re-inserting the battery (not just turning on and off the power), sounds like a real issue, not just a default being reset by removing and re-inserting the battery. So there are a few possible fixes:
- You "fix" the problem by returning the camera to Canon (for in-warranty repairs).
or
- You "fix" the problem by installing a firmware update in your camera (possible fix, but I'm not sure)
and/or
- You experiment and see if any changes to possibly relevant settings fix the issue or change it (e.g. the display settings and/or pairing with a smartphone)
or
- You just shoot and ignore that screen on the back of your camera.
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If the camera freezes and only recovers after removing the battery, that points to a fault rather than a normal display timeout.
Based on the suggestions here, try these steps:
- Test with another battery if possible. A bad battery can cause lockups even if it shows fully charged.
- Check that the battery contacts are clean.
- If touchscreen shutter / touch-to-shoot is enabled, turn it off and test again.
- Review display, Wi‑Fi, or external connection settings in case the camera is trying to send output elsewhere.
- Check whether a firmware update is available for the camera.
If the problem continues after trying another battery and checking settings, the camera likely needs service. If it is still under warranty, contact Canon for repair.
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