topic Re: Canon R5 display screen question in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS R5 LCD screen focus adjustment for blurry vision

Mmreflections — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:55:07 GMT

Is there anyway to adjust the focus on the display screen when taking photos? I wear contacts to see far away and usually look thru the viewfinder on my old canon 5d. I just upgraded to R5 and want to look at the back display screen, But now that I’m 42 I can’t see close up when wearing contacts. I noticed the display screen on back of camera is a little blurry to my eyes. Anyway to adjust that focus for my vision?

I know on the viewfinder you can adjust focus but I’m asking about the display screen. Thank you!!

Re: Canon R5 display screen question

Anonymous — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 01:44:34 GMT

No, that is not possible to adjust focus on the viewing screen, only the viewfinder has this option.

Re: Canon R5 display screen question

shadowsports — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:13:54 GMT

Bob is certainly right about LCD focus adjustment. Its not possible. I think you can magnify the LCD. For the menus and possibly Live View. I don't wear glasses when I shoot. I'm fortunate my uncorrected vision still goes between near and far without difficulty. I like glasses for computer work. Helps with eye strain. For Live View, you might try a no line bifocal. 👓

Re: Canon R5 display screen question

Anonymous — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:11:38 GMT

On my cameras, I have the viewfinder dioptric adjustment set so I can see clearly without glasses, and I use reading glasses to view the screen.

Re: EOS R5 LCD screen focus adjustment for blurry vision

johnrmoyer — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:26:13 GMT

I configured the viewfinder to show me nearly everything since I would need to put on reading glasses to see the fold out screen. I only use the fold out screen if I am using a tripod. I sometimes press the info button to take the histogram off of the viewfinder or put it back on. I have customized the viewfinder information. Keeping the fold out screen closed also saves battery. I also change menu settings while looking at the viewfinder.

https://cam.start.canon/en/C003/manual/html/UG-03_Shooting-1_0370.html