topic Re: Implement multiple functions to control ring. in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Suggestion: Implement multiple functions to control ring.

C-Cella — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:22:48 GMT

Hi all.

I have a feedback/suggestion to give to the Canon team.

• I would like to be able to assign multiple functions to the control ring.

• To switch between functions I suggest that the shutter speed must be pressed halfway down.

E.g.

Control Ring Function 1: TV

Control Ring Function 2: Av

If shutter speed NOT halfway down and Control Ring turned then Function 1

If shutter speed halfway down and Control Ring turned then Function 2

P.s.

Some.Camera like the R5 Mark.ii also have a "back dial" and multiple functions could also be available to this dial.

Front dial of course would not support it because it's rather uncomfortable/tricky to hold the shutter button halfway and turn the dial.

Re: Implement multiple functions to control ring.

Waddizzle — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:19:39 GMT

Interesting ideas.

I have yet to find a good use for the control ring. Aperture control would be great. But I would want some means to “lock” the setting or disable the control. Requiring a shutter press to enable it would be my preference.

But, I wouldn’t want shutter speed control on the lens. Lens controls should control the lens, not the camera, IMHO.

Re: Implement multiple functions to control ring.

kvbarkley — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:21:31 GMT

For suggestions like these, go to the Canon USA home page and find the little (+)feedback button. That is the place for suggestions to improve the product.

Re: Implement multiple functions to control ring.

C-Cella — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:26:26 GMT

That doens't work for anyone that doens't have a Canon USA account so EU users like me are ignored and the message doesn't get through.

Re: Implement multiple functions to control ring.

kvbarkley — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:59:42 GMT

I don't have a Canon USA account either, but I don't see that it is required after selecting to give product feedback:

Re: Implement multiple functions to control ring.

C-Cella — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:06:44 GMT

I sent feedback already and got an email back saying they they could NOT find my account and my feedback could not be considered.

I will try again.

Re: Suggestion: Implement multiple functions to control ring.

kvbarkley — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:34:30 GMT

Don't give an email. 8^)

Re: Suggestion: Implement multiple functions to control ring.

C-Cella — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:53:30 GMT

Btw if we users have to go through the feedback then it means these forums are NOT the good place to discuss ideas?

Re: Suggestion: Implement multiple functions to control ring.

kvbarkley — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:23:45 GMT

Great place to *discuss* ideas, but we are just users and there is no guarantee that Canon engineers will see them here, which is what I assume is what you want. 8^)

Re: Implement multiple functions to control ring.

jrhoffman75 — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:18:59 GMT

@C-Cella wrote:

That doens't work for anyone that doens't have a Canon USA account so EU users like me are ignored and the message doesn't get through.

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Look on the Canon website for your service area. It may have a similar option.