The Main Dial, Quick Control Dial, Multi-controller, and AF area selection lever settings cannot be changed (EOS 5DS / EOS 5DS R)

    18-May-2015
    8202588600

    Solution

    Possible Cause: The Multi function lock is set.
    It will not be possible to operate the Main Dial, Quick Control Dial, Multi-controller, and AF area selection lever if [ : Multi function lock] is set and the [ ] switch has been moved to the right.
    [ ] switch set to the right: Lock engaged
    [ ] switch set to the left: Lock released
    NOTE
    • If the [ ] switch is set to the right and you try to use one of the locked camera controls, [L] will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. On the shooting settings display, [LOCK] will be displayed.
    • By default, when locked, the [ ] dial will be locked.

    Solution 1: Release the Multi Function Lock
    Set the [ ] switch to the left to release the lock.



    Solution 2: Specify the controls to lock when the lock is engaged
    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 [Multi function lock], then press [ ].

    7. Turn the [ ] dial to select the camera control you want to lock, then press [ ] to append a checkmark [  ].



    8. Turn the [  ] dial to select [OK], then press [ ].


    NOTE
    Even if the [ ] dial is appended with a [  ] checkmark, you can still use the touch pad [ ].