5D Mark IV Unable to Remove Aperture Lock

[Embersgame]

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!

[Waddizzle]

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 

[deebatman316 · Accepted solution]

Check the lock switch under the quick control dial. If locked an "L" will flash in the viewfinder along with the rear LCD screen.

[normadel]

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.

[Embersgame]

Awesome! Thank you!

[Embersgame]

Thank you so much! 

[Embersgame]

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.  

[Embersgame]

Also, thank you for the link. I was looking into purchasing a manual, but this is so much faster. 

Cheers!

[normadel]

I ask you to be a more-aware camera owner. 

Do you even HAVE the manual downloaded? Looking at that would be a lot faster than posting on a forum and waiting for answers, don't you think?

[Bugman]

yup -- that's exactly why we have forums.  sometimes the simplest things just need input from another person with a fresh view.  I often cannot find my black rimmed glasses on my black desk.  I look for a full 5 minutes, get frustrated and give up.  I get my daughter and she finds them in an instant.

We're all here to help eachother.