Focus Point Illumination

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I presently shoot with both a Nikon D5 and Nikon D500. On both cameras I have turned on Focus Point Illumination. Using Back Button Focus the D5 Focus points will stay illuminated the entire time I am tracking a subject (its set for Single point and dynamic area). I like the feature especially when doing BIF photography. My D 500 is different and I am not sure why. The Focus Point will illuminate for a fraction of a second and then disappear. This happens using either BBF or Shutter release. I have cleaned all the contacts with Deoxit have also "rocket blown" the AF sensors with Mirror up, I usually have my Nikkor 500mm, f 5.6, pf attached. I have even changed lenses using both my Nikon 200-500 and my Nikkor 600mm f 4, it did not make a difference. Has anyone experienced this issue with a Nikon D500, if so have you been able to fix the issue. Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

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That is how my D500 acts. The focus point illuminates red for a second and then turns black. Why they changed it is another Nikon mystery.
I don't remember if my D300 stayed lit or not.
As far as I know, there are no options to make it stay illuminated.

 

[edd6383]

That is how my D500 acts. The focus point illuminates red for a second and then turns black. Why they changed it is another Nikon mystery.
I don't remember if my D300 stayed lit or not.
As far as I know, there are no options to make it stay illuminated.

My D3 worked in Single point but not in Dynamic area. I bought the D3 used and just thought it was a software problem. I need to update the firmware on the D500 to the latest version, maybe they changed how the illumination works on an update. The illumination is really a worthless feature if it only works until focus is achieved. Thanks for your response, very helpful.

 

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My D3 worked in Single point but not in Dynamic area. I bought the D3 used and just thought it was a software problem. I need to update the firmware on the D500 to the latest version, maybe they changed how the illumination works on an update. The illumination is really a worthless feature if it only works until focus is achieved. Thanks for your response, very helpful.

 

[Dawg Pics]

My D3 worked in Single point but not in Dynamic area. I bought the D3 used and just thought it was a software problem. I need to update the firmware on the D500 to the latest version, maybe they changed how the illumination works on an update. The illumination is really a worthless feature if it only works until focus is achieved. Thanks for your response, very helpful.

Interesting that if I move the focus points manually around, they stay lit until I stop.