Can you turn off the magnifying frame in Live View on a Canon EOS 1200D?

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I’m using a Canon EOS 1200D to photograph stars with a tracking mount. In Live View, the magnifying frame appears very bright and makes it hard to see the stars I’m trying to focus on. Is there a way to disable or hide the magnifying frame?

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On the EOS 1200D, the magnifying frame in Live View is part of the camera’s focusing/magnification display and generally can’t be fully disabled. For astrophotography, a practical workaround is to use manual focus and move the magnified area onto a bright star, then use the zoomed Live View image to fine-tune focus. Lowering screen brightness, if available, may also help reduce distraction. If the frame is preventing you from seeing faint stars, try first aiming at a brighter star or distant light to set focus, then recompose.

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