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

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 [ ].

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.

Caution

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.