haroldross Loc: Walthill, Nebraska

My 7D Mk II was not showing the AF Point in LCD when I reviewed the photo. This is the little red square that shows where the camera focused. I could get the red square to show when I put an old EF-S 18-55mm lens on it. On my other lens such as the 24-105mm, the red square did not show. This concerned me since all was fine over the weekend.

What was different now? What setting did I change?

I am happy to say that I have resolved the issue. I tracked it down to "Lens Aberration Correction". Distortion "Disable" - focus points appear in preview image on LCD display. Distortion "Enable" - focus points disappear. Distortion "Disable" - focus points re-appear.

I can recreate the focus point issue by changing the Distortion setting.

I am a happy camper now. I guess I will keep the 'Distortion' correction disabled for now.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Harold, thanks for the info. These newest Canons are more complex than ever with the user selected information interface choices.
May be best to il use the darn things on the little green square!! :lol:
SS

orriebarber Loc: Stratford CT.

Thanks for the info. I was having the same problem. Now I am back to where I started. Could not figure out what happen to my little red square.

haroldross Loc: Walthill, Nebraska

I'm glad it helped. At first I thought I was going crazy trying to figure out the problem.

haroldross Loc: Walthill, Nebraska

I'm glad it helped. At first I thought I was going crazy trying to figure out the problem.

foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC

May I ask a dumb question? Im loaded with them. Why do you need to see the focusing point after you took the shot? Wouldn't you have already set it up in the menu? Was it a quick "grab shot"? I just bought my first dslr about 1.5 months ago (7DII). I have had 35 mm cameras since the mid 60s. Still own a Canon F1. I've spent most of this time (1.5 mos) learning the terminology and features and functions of this things. At first, it was intimidating but the more I play with the thing and then read instructions the better I'm getting and the more I'm understanding. Next is the processing portion of the course which is also time consuming and intimidating. Jeez. LOL

fishone0 Loc: Kingman AZ

thanks for the info

haroldross Loc: Walthill, Nebraska

I like to be able to go back and check my focusing. Also, when using any of the tracking AF modes, I can quickly see where the camera focused. I use this info to help me improve my technique.

foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC

I didn't know that was available. I'll keep an eye out for it and see if I think it will be a value to me. thanks.