The AF point does not illuminate in red when the camera is focused (EOS 5DS / EOS 5DS R)
18-May-2015
8202588300
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.
] button and select the [ ] tab.
5. Turn the [ 
] dial to select the [ 
] tab.
] dial to select the [ ] tab. 
6. Turn the [ 
] dial to select [VF display illumination], then press [ 
].
] dial to select [VF display illumination], then press [ ]. 
7. Turn the [ ] dial to select [Auto / On / Off] and press [ ].
] 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.
] 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.