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08-20-2023 03:55 AM
Hi There!
So I don't have a manual to the camera, have watched several videos, and yet, it still seems to escape me (embarrassing as this is admit) how to get my aperture selection back to the assigned dial and not have to go in manually under "Q" to adjust. Pretty much know what aperture I want when shooting, but recently needed to change it and realized in the viewfinder I keep seeing "L" and no amount of menu searching and customizing seems to change it. I know this is probably seriously basic stuff, however, now that I can't adjust F stop quickly (and without a manual) it's driving me crazy. Help! Please!
Cheers! Thanks!
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08-20-2023 10:58 AM
Check the lock switch under the quick control dial. If locked an "L" will flash in the viewfinder along with the rear LCD screen.
Bodies: EOS 5D Mark IV
Lenses: EF Trinity, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM
Retired Gear: EOS 40D, EF 50mm F/1.8 STM & EF 70-210mm F/4
Speedlites: 420EX, 470EX-AI, 550EX & 600EX II-RT
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08-20-2023 05:36 AM
You need to check the status of the [LOCK] switch on the rear panel.
You can download an electronic PDF copy of the manuals from here.
https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/eos-5d-mark-iv
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08-21-2023 02:51 AM
Awesome! Thank you!
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08-21-2023 02:58 AM
Also, thank you for the link. I was looking into purchasing a manual, but this is so much faster.
Cheers!
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09-08-2024 08:14 AM - edited 09-08-2024 08:15 AM
Embersgame,
Now that you have a Manual, look to see if your AE Lock With Hold is enabled and how it's configured.
Steve Thomas
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09-08-2024 08:26 AM
Embersgame,
I like the pdf version, because you can use the Search function of your reader (like Adobe Acrobat) to search for answers to specific questions without wading through the Table of Contents.
Steve Thomas
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08-20-2023 10:58 AM
Check the lock switch under the quick control dial. If locked an "L" will flash in the viewfinder along with the rear LCD screen.
Bodies: EOS 5D Mark IV
Lenses: EF Trinity, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM
Retired Gear: EOS 40D, EF 50mm F/1.8 STM & EF 70-210mm F/4
Speedlites: 420EX, 470EX-AI, 550EX & 600EX II-RT
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08-21-2023 02:51 AM
Thank you so much!
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08-20-2023 12:58 PM
There's no excuse for not having the manual for a camera this complicated. Why have you not downloaded it from Canon? You can also buy the printed manual, on ebay, from UsedPhotoPro.com, and elsewhere, both the original book and printed-out in 8.5x11 size.
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08-21-2023 02:56 AM
It's responses like this that make people hesitant to ask questions. The next time you respond of your own choice, to someone asking for help, especially in regards to "a camera this complicated," I would urge you to be more considerate.