topic Re: EOS 1Ds Mk II rear control dial doesn't seem to work in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS 1Ds Mk II rear control dial doesn't seem to work

Wolfeye — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 13:12:20 GMT

Hello. My EOS 1Ds Mk II has a problem. The rear control dial doesn't seem to work, in that it never changes any setting in shooting mode. In all other respects it works fine, but in M mode for instance, the front control dial changes shutter speed but the rear does zilch. Likewise, flash exposure comp., regular comp. both don't work with the rear dial. Am I missing something? The on/off switch is on, but the camera behaves like it's off. The dial DOES work for menu selection and moving around the menus.

Am I missing something? I've reset all custom and personal setting, reset the date/time clock, and the firmware is current.

Re: EOS 1Ds Mk II rear control dial doesn't seem to work

ebiggs1 — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:18:45 GMT

The switch to the upper left of the dial must be set to 'ON'. Otherwise the dial wil not work.

Re: EOS 1Ds Mk II rear control dial doesn't seem to work

Wolfeye — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:20:17 GMT

Yep, as I said, it's on. I'm thinking the switch is defective. Makes sense.

Re: EOS 1Ds Mk II rear control dial doesn't seem to work

ebiggs1 — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:27:58 GMT

I agree. Send it to Canon service. I think they still work on the 1Ds Mk II but not the 1D Mk II.

Re: EOS 1Ds Mk II rear control dial doesn't seem to work

Wolfeye — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:32:29 GMT

Say, I never checked this, but if you have your 1Ds handy, can you navigate the menu system using the rear control dial with the switch off?

Re: EOS 1Ds Mk II rear control dial doesn't seem to work

ebiggs1 — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:38:07 GMT

Just a minute. I'll get it.

Re: EOS 1Ds Mk II rear control dial doesn't seem to work

ebiggs1 — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:39:39 GMT

Yes I can. You know you have to keep the Menu button pressed?

Re: EOS 1Ds Mk II rear control dial doesn't seem to work

Wolfeye — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:40:42 GMT

Yep, mine works that way too. It's definitely the switch.

Re: EOS 1Ds Mk II rear control dial doesn't seem to work

ebiggs1 — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:44:34 GMT

These are wonderful cameras! The pixel pitch is big and the prints are fabulous. They capture stuff the mega MP cameras can't and are not even close. I mostly shoot with the 1Ds Mk III now but the 1Ds Mk II is a very fine camera.

Re: EOS 1Ds Mk II rear control dial doesn't seem to work

RobertTheFat — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 17:24:47 GMT

@ebiggs1 wrote:
These are wonderful cameras! The pixel pitch is big and the prints are fabulous. They capture stuff the mega MP cameras can't and are not even close. I mostly shoot with the 1Ds Mk III now but the 1Ds Mk II is a very fine camera.

Yeah, but as some wag once put it, all of the 1D series are about the size and weight of a paving stone. I'm sure they're great on a tripod, and I do see people carrying them around. But at a fast-paced event where you generally need two cameras and at least one big lens, anything heavier than a 5D seems pretty much unthinkable to me. Just sayin'.

Re: EOS 1Ds Mk II rear control dial doesn't seem to work

ebiggs1 — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 18:21:59 GMT

Bob in Boston,

All I can say is, you need to try a 1 series. If you do you will never go back to any other camera. There is a 1 series and there is everything else. I have a seven year old grandson that doesn't seem to have any problems with carrying one or shooting with it.

I regularly carry my 1D Mk IV and the Sigma 120-300mm f2.8. Plus my 1D Mk III or 1Ds Mk III with the 24-70mm f2.8.

I use hand straps on each and the heavier 1D Mk IV (12 lbs with the Siggy) on a Black Rapid.

Right now the best buy, on the planet, in a camera body is a good condition used 1D Mk III. All I can say is you need to try one. The minute you pick it up, you will know.

Re: EOS 1Ds Mk II rear control dial doesn't seem to work

ebiggs1 — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 18:27:49 GMT

Oh, BTW, if you do happen to get a wild hair and actually want to try one, avoid the 1D, 1Ds, 1D Mk II.

The stellar models, that we can afford, and have at least some up-to-date features are; The 1D Mk IIn, 1Ds Mk II,and the Mk III pair D and Ds.

While the Mk II series has limited controls, the Mk III pair have everything you are currently used to having.

Hey, Mikey, he likes it!

Re: EOS 1Ds Mk II rear control dial doesn't seem to work

RobertTheFat — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 19:13:52 GMT

@ebiggs1 wrote:
Oh, BTW, if you do happen to get a wild hair and actually want to try one, avoid the 1D, 1Ds, 1D Mk II.
The stellar models, that we can afford, and have at least some up-to-date features are; The 1D Mk IIn, 1Ds Mk II,and the Mk III pair D and Ds.
While the Mk II series has limited controls, the Mk III pair have everything you are currently used to having.

Hey, Mikey, he likes it!

Well, it'll be a while, at least. I'm still getting used to my new 5D3. I thought my 7D's were great cameras, but the 5D3 really outclasses them. If I were to win the lottery or something, I might be inclined to buy another one.

Re: EOS 1Ds Mk II rear control dial doesn't seem to work

ebiggs1 — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 13:57:20 GMT

Bob from Boston,

As good as the 5D Mk III is, and I love them as they are very outstanding cameras, the 1D Mk IV is better, IMHO, of course.

And the price for a real nice Mk IV and a 5D3 is about the same.

I guess I am used to the weight factor because I came from a world where I carried F1n's with a motor drive attached with 12 AA batteries. I usually had a 600mm or a 400mm great white on one, too. I carried that combo all over these United States for years. Up and down the Rockies to the ruins at Mesa Verde and a ton of other places. From the western deserts to the swamps in the South lands.

It's all good, right?