5D2 and 7D Locking Mode Dial

[colin C]

Re: 5D2 and 7D Locking Mode Dial

I do that as well.

At the end of shooting, always re-set to defaults. They may not be the prefect settings for a grab shot, but they won't be far off and if I get the time for a second shot, I can change the settings.

Back to the plot, I have never had a camera setting move, but I have on my 70 - 200mm f2.8 L IS. Sometimes when I am shooting it won't focus. It still happens even now, but I am now aware that it is me moving the lens focus button from Auto to Manual. First couple of times it happened there was a minor panic, but now it's just a "I've done it again" and move the switch back to where it should be.

Colin

[MX5]

Re: 5D2 and 7D Locking Mode Dial

... or the focus limiter set at the 'wrong' setting. Pity the top of the viewfinder doesn't give lens information.

But I assume Canon must have had lots of people asking for this fix ... seems unlikley they will have done it at a whim? Who knows ;-)

[Robert Scott]

Re: 5D2 and 7D Locking Mode Dial

UK photographers who would like this update can contact the Canon Service Centre at Elstree to book a suitable modification date - call 0844 369 0100 (select Option 2 to go through to the Admin Team). A while-you-wait service is not available.

Canon Elstree will be charging:
EOS 5D Mark II £69.31 + VAT
EOS 7D £74.98 + VAT
Both these prices include a £5 delivery charge which can be removed if the photographer collects their camera in person.

[MX5]

Re: 5D2 and 7D Locking Mode Dial

Thanks for that Robert.

[Trevoreast]

Re: 5D2 and 7D Locking Mode Dial

Not something I remember happening to me so no upgrade here

Me neither, is it a common problem on the 7D 5D mk2 ?
If it is, then why don't they do a recall and free repair ?

Trev

[Nathaniel]

Re: 5D2 and 7D Locking Mode Dial

Has never happened to me either. I notice however that the 60d has a locking mode dial fitted as standard. Personally, I prefer a non locking mode dial.

[nickorando]

Re: 5D2 and 7D Locking Mode Dial

I'm surprised so few people have had this problem, it occurs to me far too often. I always thought the mode dial on the 5D II was the cheapest-feeling part of the camera, but it's been reliable enough - what tends to happen I think is that it gets moved putting it in or taking it out of my bag. Very annoying when you end up on CA or Tv (instead of P, where I normally try to leave it, or Av, my favourite mode). The 7D isn't quite so bad, but it still happens. I guess Canon have been worried about the problems with the old EOS 5 mode dial, so chose to leave the lock off - personally, I much prefer having it, but I'm far too mean to pay for this change.

[S_J_P]

Re: 5D2 and 7D Locking Mode Dial

Having moved from an EOS5 to 60D I've always had a locking-dial and really wouldn't be without it and wonder why it's not on all the line-up!

[mwphoto]

Re: 5D2 and 7D Locking Mode Dial

Used to happen to me constantly when I had the 7D - bugged me!!

[milli]

Re: 5D2 and 7D Locking Mode Dial

Still happens to me. Drives me mad.
Not got round to converting though.

[Gary - Fulham]

Re: 5D2 and 7D Locking Mode Dial

I agree it is an expensive solution to a non-problem. In fact, I wondered if Canon were going to have a chargeable option to remove it from my new 6D!

Gary

[Northman]

Re: 5D2 and 7D Locking Mode Dial

This happens quite often with me, probably when taking in and out of the padded camera bag. After the first few times, you get into the habit of checking before shooting, which is a good thing anyway as there are often other changes which I have made and never reset, eg ISO. Its probably better to save your money and get into the habit of always checking first.