Beep on 7D MK2

[Mes2424]

I cant seem to get the beep for focus lock when using anything but "auto mode". Is this normal? Yes it is activated in the menu.

[digital]

That is odd. You did not set up any custom functions C1 - C3 or something like that? Mine works in every mode.      

[Mes2424]

No, only had the 7D for  a few days and havent even set any C functions yet.

[PaulSoebekti]

Go to Menu, Camera 1 tab, and ensure that you have Beep enabled.

Paul

[Mes2424]

Beep is enabled and still no beep unless in auto mode.

[PaulSoebekti · Accepted solution]

Are you in AI Servo AF? Beeper will then not sound as confirmation ...

Change it to One Shot AF.

Paul

[Mes2424]

AHHH. Problem solved. Thanks Paul.  Is it like that with all Canon DSLR's?   I've had other Canons and never noticed.

[PaulSoebekti]

Hi. Yes this is one of the many Canon defaults, unfortunately ...
I panicked too, when it happened the first time.

[PaulNH]

Is that the same on Canon EOS 7D camera's ?  Mine never beeps.  I'm wondering if there's a setting that I'm not enabling.  I am on automatic focus and Using One Shot. 

[Ray-uk]

I'm in the unfortunate position that due to my age I have greatly reduced hearing in the high frequencies and can only just hear the beep on most cameras. My wife who has the hearing abilities of a bat always complains that they are too loud