topic Re: My r8 won’t take a picture in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

My r8 won’t take a picture

Asher5 — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:11:03 GMT

Mf light in view finder is blinking and won’t let me take a picture

Re: My r8 won’t take a picture

Waddizzle — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:25:15 GMT

I assume that you mean “MF” is flashing? Those two letters usually stand for “Manual Focus.”

Blinking and Flashing icons in the viewfinder is how the camera calls for help. I would guess that the camera needs/wants you to change the setting of the “MF” switch on the lens or camera body.

[EDIT] Having the camera/lens set for manual focus should not prevent the camera from taking a photo. Being too close to a subject, or insufficient light may prevent the camera from taking a photo.

Re: My r8 won’t take a picture

Asher5 — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:27:55 GMT

I have it turned on to Manual Focus but it still won’t take a picture

Re: My r8 won’t take a picture

Waddizzle — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:58:31 GMT

We do not know and cannot see what you are doing. Help someone to help you.

What are you trying to photograph? Will [it] take a photo with the top dial set to Green [A+]?