The AF point does not illuminate in red when the camera is focused (EOS 70D)

Last Updated : 27-Jun-2013
Issue Number : 8201844500

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

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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.