The AF point does not illuminate in red when the camera is focused (EOS 5DS / EOS 5DS R)

Last Updated : 18-May-2015
Issue Number : 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.

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.