topic Re: EOS RP control ring. in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS RP control ring.

busyretired — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 19:03:49 GMT

Got my new EOS RP with 24-105mm F4-7.1 lens.

I'm three days into the learning curve with (so far) just one roadblock.

There are no clicks when I turn the control ring, also control ring functions aren't working.

Is my control ring disabled?

If so, how do I activate it?

TIA, all.

Re: EOS RP control ring.

Waddizzle — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 21:17:13 GMT

When happens when you press the shutter to wake up the camera metering and viewfinder, and then turn it?

Re: EOS RP control ring.

busyretired — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 21:59:06 GMT

When camera is turned on and shutter button at first depression everything comes alive.

But, no clicks and no action on the control ring.

I wonder if it's disabled somewhere and I'm missing that setting.

Re: EOS RP control ring.

Waddizzle — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 22:18:24 GMT

Sorry, but I have to ask. What does the FULL User Manual have to say about this? You can download the full User Manual from the same Product Support page where you downloaded your camera software.

Re: EOS RP control ring.

kvbarkley — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 00:33:51 GMT

I would guess that the default action is manual focus, since there is no other focus ring.

Re: EOS RP control ring.

RobertTheFat — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 01:13:17 GMT

@kvbarkley wrote:
I would guess that the default action is manual focus, since there is no other focus ring.

But if the lens isn't set to manual focus. it should presumably default to something else (aperture setting?).

Re: EOS RP control ring.

busyretired — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 01:35:13 GMT

The control ring is the new ring on the front of RF lenses.

No relation to the focus ring. AF and manual work well.

This control ring can be set to quickly adjust your choice of aperture, exposure, many other functions.

How to set control ring functions is clearly explained in the manual but can't find how to activate the control ring.

I read one place the factory setting is 'off, it needs to be activated.

Re: EOS RP control ring.

kvbarkley — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 02:07:17 GMT

The focus ring *is* the control ring:

Re: EOS RP control ring.

Mark35mmF2 — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 04:55:06 GMT

Hi there,

As shown in the diagram above, the control ring functions as the focus ring as well, dependant on where that [control/focus] switch is set to. When this switch is set to control and the camera is autofocusing, and the camera is set to one of the manual modes (P, Tv, Av, M) do you see any action or change when rotating the ring even if there is no click?

Re: EOS RP control ring.

busyretired — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 17:26:44 GMT

Thanks to all for suggestions.This afternoon the control ring is working fine!

Learning the myriad EOS RP options has been a lesson in humility for me.

The control ring still doesn't click, though. Could Canon have already performed their $90 'no click surgery option' on this particular camera?

I find that being able to re-purpose most control buttons is a great feature.

Re: EOS RP control ring.

Waddizzle — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 17:53:38 GMT

A focus ring is not supposed to "click". Why do you think the control ring is supposed to "click"?

Re: EOS RP control ring.

busyretired — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 18:27:54 GMT

From Canon USA - cost to change control ring click sound.

What is the Control Ring’s Clicking Sound Modification Service?

Canon’s control ring’s modification service offers RF lenses and Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R owners the opportunity to remove/reapply the control ring’s clicking sound.

The click action of the control ring allows the user to have a sense of how much it is being turned. However, if used during video shooting, the sound of the control ring operation may be recorded.

Pricing

Model	Price*
RF Lenses	$79.99
Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R	$59.99

*Tax and freight fee are NOT included
*All pricing is subject to change

Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Re: EOS RP control ring.

Waddizzle — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 23:26:56 GMT

@busyretired wrote:
From Canon USA - cost to change control ring click sound.

What is the Control Ring’s Clicking Sound Modification Service?
Canon’s control ring’s modification service offers RF lenses and Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R owners the opportunity to remove/reapply the control ring’s clicking sound.

The click action of the control ring allows the user to have a sense of how much it is being turned. However, if used during video shooting, the sound of the control ring operation may be recorded.

Pricing
Model Price*
RF Lenses $79.99
Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R $59.99
*Tax and freight fee are NOT included
*All pricing is subject to change
Thank you,
Customer Support Operations
Canon U.S.A., Inc.

That illustration is not your lens. I do not think your lens is able to be modified like that. I am also certain that the "declicked" control ring is by design. After all, it is a focus ring. Most RF lenses have BOTH a control ring and a focus ring.

Your lens only has the single focus/control ring, which appears to serve a dual purpose.

[On lens has two control rings, and the other lens only has one.]

Re: EOS RP control ring.

busyretired — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 14:12:11 GMT

I finally got it solved - this lens has a switch on the barrel I didn't notice.

The front ring functions either as a control ring or focus control depending on switch position.

It works fine as a control ring now but doesn't click like other R lenses.

It must come from the factory with the click silenced.