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0rsen
Joined: 21 Aug 2006
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Location: Bedfordshire, UK
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Sun Dec 24, 2006 2:10 pm |
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When I first used my E500 I had the AF confirmation spot displayed in the viewfinder. However, it seems to have disappeared, and try as I may, I cannot get it back. Any ideas, please? |
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KimR
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Joined: 18 Sep 2006
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Location: Burns, Oregon
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Sun Dec 24, 2006 7:21 pm |
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What are you referring to as the missing AF confirmation mark? |
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0rsen
Joined: 21 Aug 2006
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Location: Bedfordshire, UK
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Mon Dec 25, 2006 2:56 pm |
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Thanks, Kim. I mean the spot which appears in the viewfinder when the shutter release is depressed half way. Mentioned in Section 5, page 71 of the so-called Advanced Manual CD. |
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MIGAR
Joined: 04 Mar 2006
Posts: 100
Location: Miami, FL
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Mon Dec 25, 2006 5:51 pm |
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that happened to me for once or twice. i had to turn the camera off and on and reset it. Also, try taking off the lens and trying a different lens. |
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KimR
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Joined: 18 Sep 2006
Posts: 932
Location: Burns, Oregon
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Mon Dec 25, 2006 8:11 pm |
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| Thanks, Kim. I mean the spot which appears in the viewfinder when the shutter release is depressed half way. Mentioned in Section 5, page 71 of the so-called Advanced Manual CD. |
I don't have the E-500 any more or the manual.
I think you can turn the sound off for focus but don't know that you can turn the AF Marker off.
I would try removing and attaching the lense as there may be a problem with contact there.
Also try removing and leaving you battery out over night.
Sorry I can not be of more help. I will ask some folks I know that shoot 500 now if they have had this problem or heard of it. If I hear something I will get back to you. |
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kerryg
Joined: 18 Feb 2006
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Mon Dec 25, 2006 10:07 pm |
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Make sure Autofocus is turned on, that is any mode except MF. |
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0rsen
Joined: 21 Aug 2006
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Location: Bedfordshire, UK
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Tue Dec 26, 2006 2:07 pm |
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Thank you, everyone, for your help. Removing the lens and replacing it cured the problem. :) |
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