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RP stuck in Manual Focus mode?

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Wiedehopf Junior Member • Posts: 38
RP stuck in Manual Focus mode?

After taking a few shots with the RF 24-105/f4.5-7.1 in manual mode (using "centre focus macro"), the menu for 'focus mode' allowed only to select 'M' option- the 'AF' option was completely greyed out (the mode dial was set to Fv). I tried changing the dial to 'M' mode and nothing seemed to work - power off/on, go out of menus etc., until I powered off and removed the kit lens and put on the RF 50/1.8.

When I then did the same shots with my EF 60mm/f2.8 macro I had no further problems. I have other issues with modes and weird behaviour with the 24-105 kit lens; not with any others. That was bought of E-bay in 'as new' condition (unwanted in a kit set).

1. Should I be worried or has this happened to others? The camera is still under warranty.

2. Is this likely a specific issue with my RF 24-105 kit lens? Not much I can do in this case. I have used it before in MF without any such issues.

Any help or advice much appreciated. Really enjoy all the threads and discussions. Great forum for new R-mount owners like me.

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cmcm789 Regular Member • Posts: 293
Re: RP stuck in Manual Focus mode?
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This problem sounds familiar. I have the same kit. I think there is some issue that once in Manual Focus you have to dive deep into the camera menu to find and change back to AF.

This is why i prefer back button focus where i can set the focus independently from framing and taking the shot.

Wingsfan
Wingsfan Contributing Member • Posts: 678
Re: RP stuck in Manual Focus mode?

You'll have to look online for more specific information, but you probably inadvertently went into the 'semi macro close up focus mode'- my name for it, not the official Canon name- but if you search you will find it. You have to move the focus ring back to a certain point and then you can re engage the auto focus function on the camera body.

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gscotten
gscotten Senior Member • Posts: 2,498
Re: RP stuck in Manual Focus mode?
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Wingsfan wrote:

You'll have to look online for more specific information, but you probably inadvertently went into the 'semi macro close up focus mode'- my name for it, not the official Canon name- but if you search you will find it. You have to move the focus ring back to a certain point and then you can re engage the auto focus function on the camera body.

Yes, when using Center Focus Macro you have to turn the focus back to infinity to get out of it.

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