The AF point does not illuminate in red when the camera is focused (EOS 5DS / EOS 5DS R)
| Article ID: ART162865 |
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Date published: 10/05/2015 |
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Date last updated: 10/05/2015 |
Description
The AF point does not illuminate in red when the camera is focused (EOS 5DS / EOS 5DS R)
Solution
| 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.
In the [P / Tv / Av / M / B] shooting modes, you can make illumination settings for the AF points and grid in the viewfinder.
1. Set the camera`s power switch to [ON].
2. Set the Mode Dial to [ P / Tv / Av / M / B].
3. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.
4. Press the [  ] button and select the [  ] tab.
5. Turn the [  ] dial to select the [  ] tab.
6. Turn the [  ] dial to select [VF display illumination], then press [  ].
7. Turn the [ ] dial to select [Auto / On / Off] and press [ ].
| AUTO: Auto |
The AF points automatically light up in red under low light. |
| ON: Enable |
The AF points light up in red regardless of the ambient light level. |
| OFF: Disable |
The AF points do not light up in red. |
With [Auto] or [Enable] set, you can set whether the AF point is to be light up in red (blink) when you press the [ ] button during AI Servo AF.
| OFF: Non illuminated |
The AF point will not light up during AI Servo AF. |
| ON: Illuminated |
AF points used for focusing light up in red during AI Servo AF.
This will not work if [VF display illumination] is set to [Disable]. |
NOTE
- When you press the [
 ] button, the AF points will light up in red regardless of this setting.
- The electronic level and grid in the viewfinder and the information set with [
 : Viewfinder display] > [Show/hide in viewfinder] will also light up in red.
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