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Where have to focussing lights gone?

PostPosted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:47 pm
by Mitchell
Hi All
I have a 30D.
The red focus points in the view finder used to light up when autofocus successfully locked in. Now they don't.
When I select one of the focus points it flashes red, but then when I actually go to take a photo - nothing. I know they are still working as the lens focuses on the correct point when I select it, it just doesn't light up when I half press to focus.
Any ideas?
Cheers
Mitchell

Re: Where have to focussing lights gone?

PostPosted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:54 pm
by surenj
I had a quick search on google and turned up nothing... Hmm sounds very irritating...Knowing you though, it may be time to upgrade :shock:

Re: Where have to focussing lights gone?

PostPosted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:24 am
by Biggzie
I dont know much about canons, but in the menu system of mine allows me to turn the focus lights off.
Also with mine if I use older M-series lenses I loose all but the centre focus light. Could your problem be as simple as changing your lens?

Re: Where have to focussing lights gone?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:50 pm
by DaveB
Have you changed AF mode recently?
The behaviour of the focus points lighting up changes for One Shot vs. AI Servo, and also when you've got all points selected.
I'm guessing you're in AI Servo now (but I haven't had a 30D for a while now so can't check for sure).

Re: Where have to focussing lights gone?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:57 pm
by Big V
That is correct - you must be in servo mode otherwise the lights will be there..

Re: Where have to focussing lights gone?

PostPosted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:38 pm
by Mitchell
Thanks for the comments-

- No lights with either the 24-70 or 70-200, (therefore I think it is a body problem)
- I've searched the menu 5 times looking for an option to turn them on/off but it just isn't there
- No lights in either one shot or servo modes

I'm a bit stumped. I think Suren may be on the right track - time for a 5D. Anyone interested in a pre-loved non red light flashing 30D?

Cheers
Mitchell

Re: Where have to focussing lights gone?

PostPosted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:30 pm
by surenj
Hey Mitchell, I would find out when the newer version of the 5D comes out and pounce on that baby. hope you are well otherwise.

Suren