Re: 5D mkII Display Issue
The only time I've noticed problems like that are in the middle of a hectic shoot, so I always assumed it was user error. I'll try paying closer attention and see if I reproduce the problem.
Re: 5D mkII Display Issue
Just check and make sure your left hand isn't accidentally touching the DOF Preview Button. This happens to me alot (with my 5DMK2), when i am holding the camera facing down and am trying to look at a photo i have taken, the display would show the picture for a second then go black.
Took me a while to realise i was gently touching the DOF Preview button without realising, which clears the display when touched.
Re: 5D mkII Display Issue
It was happening when I had it on tripod and using the 2 second timer and then also when using wire remote. It has also happens during hand held shots too.
Now that I think about, I think I notice it when the battery is half charge or less. I'll do some tests.
Re: 5D mkII Display Issue
Did it with a fresh battery today too.
Re: 5D mkII Display Issue
That sounds like an issue. Are you in live view?
Also, does your serial number begin with a 3 or a 5?
Re: 5D mkII Display Issue
No Live View and no on the 3 or 5 serial number. I actually starts with 0.
Re: 5D mkII Display Issue
Ah, but does it go to 11?
Re: 5D mkII Display Issue
Nowhere in the number is 11. the first two numbers are 02.
What are the issues with the models with these serial numbers?
Re: 5D mkII Display Issue
Make sure you're not accidentally hitting the DOF preview button. It happens to me all the time. At first I thought it was the machine acting funny, of course :).