The AF point does not illuminate in red when the camera is focused (EOS 70D)

Article ID: ART143026 | Date published: 05/13/2015 | Date last updated: 11/04/2015
 

Description

The AF point does not illuminate in red when the camera is focused (EOS 70D)

Solution

When focus is achieved, the AF point will be displayed in black. Under low-light conditions, the viewfinder will flash in red to illuminate the AF point.

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<>: Program AE / <>: Shutter-priority AE / <>: Aperture-priority AE / <>: Manual exposure / <>: Bulb / [ ]: Custom Functions

In the / / / / shooting modes, you can use [C.Fn II -12 VF display illumination] to make illumination settings for the AF points and grid in the viewfinder.

1. Set the camera`s power switch to <ON>.

2. Press the <MENU> button.

3. Select [C.Fn II: AF] under the [ ] tab, and then press <>.

4. Select [12 VF display illumination].

5. Select the setting (number), then press <>.

Item Setting
0: Auto The viewfinder illumination turns on automatically under low light.
1: Enable The viewfinder illumination turns on regardless of the ambient light level.
2: Disable The viewfinder illumination does not turn on regardless of the ambient light

Press the <MENU> button to exit the setting.


SIMS Doc Id

8201844500

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