https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/EOS-R5-Mark-II-Trouble-focusing-with-Godox-flash-attached/m-p/591563#M141602 <P>Hi everyone,<BR />I’m hoping to get some advice regarding an issue I’m experiencing with my Canon R5 Mark II and a Godox flash.<BR />When shooting with both the camera and flash set to manual, the camera seems to struggle with focusing, and the flash fires multiple times. I’ve tried switching shutter modes, but the problem still persists.&nbsp;<BR />I’m also running into a second issue in low-light situations. When I mount the flash on the hot shoe, the screen becomes almost completely dark, making it difficult to see what I’m shooting. If I take the shot anyway, it often ends up out of focus.<BR />The camera is very new, so I’m unsure whether this could be a fault with the body, a compatibility issue with the flash, or simply incorrect settings on my part. I’ve the older R5 body and with the same setting working totally fine&nbsp;<BR />If anyone has experienced something similar or can point me in the right direction, I’d really appreciate your help. Thank you in advance!</P> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:30:51 GMT ElaTatiana 2026-04-01T13:30:51Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/EOS-R5-Mark-II-Trouble-focusing-with-Godox-flash-attached/m-p/591563#M141602 <P>Hi everyone,<BR />I’m hoping to get some advice regarding an issue I’m experiencing with my Canon R5 Mark II and a Godox flash.<BR />When shooting with both the camera and flash set to manual, the camera seems to struggle with focusing, and the flash fires multiple times. I’ve tried switching shutter modes, but the problem still persists.&nbsp;<BR />I’m also running into a second issue in low-light situations. When I mount the flash on the hot shoe, the screen becomes almost completely dark, making it difficult to see what I’m shooting. If I take the shot anyway, it often ends up out of focus.<BR />The camera is very new, so I’m unsure whether this could be a fault with the body, a compatibility issue with the flash, or simply incorrect settings on my part. I’ve the older R5 body and with the same setting working totally fine&nbsp;<BR />If anyone has experienced something similar or can point me in the right direction, I’d really appreciate your help. Thank you in advance!</P> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:30:51 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/EOS-R5-Mark-II-Trouble-focusing-with-Godox-flash-attached/m-p/591563#M141602 ElaTatiana 2026-04-01T13:30:51Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/EOS-R5-Mark-II-Trouble-focusing-with-Godox-flash-attached/m-p/591566#M141603 <P>Hi&nbsp;<a href="https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/267268">@ElaTatiana</a>&nbsp;what lens (and mount adapter if adapting older EF lenses) are you using and what focus mode are you using. When the camera is set to <STRONG>One Shot</STRONG> or <STRONG>AI Focus</STRONG> and the camera cannot achieve focus. The camera body can project an orange LED AF Assist. When using a Canon Speedlite the speedlite will fire an Intermittent Flash Burst (<STRONG>Intermittent Flash Firing Mode</STRONG>) to help the camera focus in low light. 3rd Party speedlites such as <STRONG>Godox</STRONG> fail to understand this command from the camera. Thus causing the camera to lock up with <STRONG>Error 70</STRONG>. AF Assist Beam Projection by the camera body or Speedlite is based on the&nbsp;<STRONG>AMBIENT LIGHTING</STRONG>. As far as the screen going dark with the flash mounted. You need to turn off <STRONG>Display Simulation</STRONG>.&nbsp;</P> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:12:53 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/EOS-R5-Mark-II-Trouble-focusing-with-Godox-flash-attached/m-p/591566#M141603 deebatman316 2026-03-31T20:12:53Z