Can the shutter be released when a lens is not attached? (EOS M5)

Last Updated : 12-Oct-2016
Issue Number : 8203246200

Solution

When [Release shutter without lens] is set to [Enable], Even when no lens is attached to the camera, pressing the shutter button completely will release the shutter.

The procedure for setting the camera to release the shutter without a lens attached is explained below.

1. Set the camera’s power switch to <ON>.

2. Set the mode dial to <C1><C2><M><Av><Tv><P> or <

>.

3. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.

4. Press the [

], [

] buttons or turn the [

] dial to select the [

- 1] tab.

Press the [

], [

] buttons or turn the [

] dial to select [C.Fn III: Others] and then press the [

] button.

5. Press the [

], [

] buttons or turn the [

] dial or [

] dial to select [3], and then press the [

] button.

6. Press the [

], [

] buttons or turn the [

] dial to choose [1:Enable], and then press the [

] button.

・At the bottom of the screen, the current Custom Function settings are indicated below the respective function numbers.

7. When you press the [ MENU ] button, the following screen will reappear.

8. Press the [ MENU ] button again to return to the shooting screen.