topic Re: (How?) R5m2 autofocus standby in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

(How?) R5m2 autofocus standby

relictross — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 14:27:40 GMT

Hello! Maybe someone can help me to set autofocus of my R5m2 to work ONLY WHEN AF-ON BUTTON IS HELD, like it worked on my previous 6Dm2 (including Live-View mode). The problem that R5m2 autofocus is working constantly, even when none buttons is pressed, in any mode One-Shot/SERVO. The only option to turn it off - AF-MF switcher on the lens, but I want my autofocus to be in standby, waiting for AF-ON button to be pressed.
I tried to find that in menus/manual/internet and found nothing ;(
Thanks in advance!

Re: (How?) R5m2 autofocus standby

Stephen — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 16:20:56 GMT

Hello!

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Re: (How?) R5m2 autofocus standby

deebatman316 — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 16:55:23 GMT

Check and see if Preview AF is set to disable. This will solve this problem. If its set to enable the lens will keep focusing regardless of you pressing the AF-ON or * Button. By default its enabled from the factory.

Re: (How?) R5m2 autofocus standby

stevet1 — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 19:02:52 GMT

relictross,

Go into your AF Menu and see if your Continuous AF is Enabled. If it is, try disabling it.

Steve Thomas

Re: (How?) R5m2 autofocus standby

deebatman316 — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 19:05:34 GMT

In newer cameras such as the EOS R10 and EOS R5 Mark II that function has been renamed to "Preview AF" now.

Re: (How?) R5m2 autofocus standby

stevet1 — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 19:48:14 GMT

Demetrius,

You're right. I was looking at the Manual for the R5.

Steve Thomas

Re: (How?) R5m2 autofocus standby

relictross — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 21:10:30 GMT

Oh Sir! Thank you very much! You made my day. I was struggling whole week and kept skipping that option all that time... I can't believe how I failed that much 😬
Have a great light and happy shooting!🌉

Re: (How?) R5m2 autofocus standby

relictross — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 21:12:42 GMT

Thanks for the reply! The solution was very close, but somehow I couldn't recognize it 😪
Have a great light, Sir!