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.

    NOTE
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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.