How do I change the AF point selection on my Canon 7D Mark II?

Solution

Set the lens’s focus mode switch to .
Set the camera’s power switch to .
Set the Mode Dial to < P / Tv / Av / M / B>.
Press the < > button.
You can also select a horizontal AF point by turning the < >dial and select a vertical AF point by turning the < > dial.

How do you set AF points?

Selecting modes

Press the AF Point Select button on the rear of the camera or the AF Area Select button on the top.
Select the primary AF point or the AF zone with the top and rear dials.
Half-press the shutter button to set the AF point or AF zone.

Does the Canon 7D have autofocus for video?

Like most digital SLR video modes, the Canon 7D omits continuous autofocus during video recording, which is likely more of a concern for the advanced amateur, with pros likely wanting to control focus manually regardless.

Does Canon 7D have autofocus video?

How do I Turn on/off the AF points on my VF?

Press the < > button and select the [ ] tab. Turn the < > dial to select the [ ] tab. Turn the < > dial to select [VF display illumination], then press < >. Turn the < > dial to select [Auto / On / Off] and press < >. AUTO – the AF points automatically light up in red under low light.

How do I adjust the AF points during AI Servo AF?

With [Auto] or [Enable] set, you can set whether the AF point is to be light up when you press the < > button during AI Servo AF. The points do not operate if [VF display illumination] is set to [Disable].

How do I show/hide the AF points in the viewfinder?

When you press the < > button, the AF points will light up in red regardless of this setting. The electronic level and grid in the viewfinder and the information set with [ : Viewfinder display] > [Show/hide in viewfinder] will also light up in red. Was this article helpful?

How do I Turn on/off the Auto-Focus (AF) points?

Turn the < > dial to select [Auto / On / Off] and press < >. AUTO – the AF points automatically light up in red under low light. ON – the AF points light up regardless of the ambient light level.