F5 focusing brackets

[chris_c._yu]

I got a F5 with the EC-E screen only.The five focusing brackets as

viewed from the viewfinder did not turn from grey to black to

indicate the focus area.However,the LCD panel on top of the body did

indicated the location of the focus bracket as I turned it.All

autofocusing functions worked fine.Is the focus brackets only turn

from grey to black with the EC-B screen.Please advice.

 

Chris Yu

[Ed_Ingold]

The change is pretty subtle. Do the position indicators in the viewfinder change?

 

Perhaps the contacts are dirty. Clean the contacts on the screen and camera with a microfiber lens cloth.

[constance_cook]

Hi Chris:

 

The focus brackets on my ED-E screen turn very black in the finder when pressed. Try the things mentioned in the earlier post.

 

Conni

[chris_c._yu]

Hi Conni,

 

I got it all wrong,the screen I am using was an E screen without any contacts on the side.That's why the focusing brackets didn't turn from grey to black.I took my F5 to my photo dealer here in Hong Kong and test it with an EC-B screen and it works.Anyway,I have ordered an EC-E screen.Thank you for your advice.

 

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[david_h._hartman]

Are you sure the screen is an EC-E screen. If it is, it will

be clearly labeled as such. There is also an E screen for the F5

that does not have electronic contacts and where the focus

brackets do not turn dark or bold when selected.

[chris_c._yu]

Hi David,

 

The problem has been solved,please refer to my recent thread.Anyway,thank you for your help.

 

Chris Yu