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Canon SL2 (200D) not selecting auto-focus mode in menu

Started Sep 30, 2019 | Discussions
Yobbin New Member • Posts: 1
Canon SL2 (200D) not selecting auto-focus mode in menu

Hello,

I was using my canon SL2 today, and all of a sudden the autofocus wasn't working. I was taking a photo and I couldn't focus in, and I couldn't find a good reason as to why. I tried flipping the switch on the 18-55mm IS-STM lens (the kit lens) from manual back to auto, and it didn't do anything. I realized after a while that the focus mode on the main shooting screen (in the bottom left) was reading manual focus (MF).

Verifying that the lens was indeed set to autofocus, I tried to change my camera's focus back to AF. However, I got this:

leading me to believe that something may be wrong with my lens. I also put a nifty fifty on my frame, and the AF worked fine. Now, regardless of whether I use the MF or AF settings on my lens, it won't autofocus, but it will let me use manual focus. Once I have focused properly on my subject, it will flash the red lights in my viewfinder to confirm it is focused, but that's after I've already manually focused in.

I'm sure it's some setting that's off, but can't find it. Help would be greatly appreciated.

Have a good one,

Matthew.

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D / Kiss X9)
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Jack Jian Regular Member • Posts: 309
Re: Canon SL2 (200D) not selecting auto-focus mode in menu

Yobbin wrote:

Hello,

I was using my canon . I also put a nifty fifty on my frame, and the AF worked fine. Now, regardless of whether I use the MF or AF settings on my lens, it won't autofocus, but it will let me use manual focus.

Chances are, that lens with no AF is broken. Try cleaning the lens contact and if your camera is still under warranty (should be, as it's still under 2 years), try getting the lens replaced, if it's the kit that came along with the body.

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