topic Re: EOS 80D automatically sets exposure compensation while in manual mode. in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS 80D automatically sets exposure compensation while in manual mode.

birds_and_wasps — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:46:52 GMT

I was going about usual taking photos, when I realized that all of them were incredibly over exposed. I didn't change any settings since my last time using the camera, so I was confused when I noticed that it had started automatically picking the exposure compensation even when auto ISO is turned on. I found a temporary work-around by holding down the SET button and choosing the exposure compensation while pressing the shutter button but I never had to do that in the past. Any help would be much appreciated.

Re: EOS 80D automatically sets exposure compensation while in manual mode.

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:00:06 GMT

Do you have safety shift turned on in custom functions?

Re: EOS 80D automatically sets exposure compensation while in manual mode.

birds_and_wasps — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:27:06 GMT

No, safety shift is turned off. I should also mention that auto exposure bracketing, HDR, and multiple exposures are also turned off.

Re: EOS 80D automatically sets exposure compensation while in manual mode.

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:52:11 GMT

Try resetting camera settings and custom functions back to default.

Re: EOS 80D automatically sets exposure compensation while in manual mode.

birds_and_wasps — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:09:52 GMT

I have already done this and the problem still persists. I can set the exposure compensation via the Q menu but whenever metering starts it automatically changes it.

Re: EOS 80D automatically sets exposure compensation while in manual mode.

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 22:03:07 GMT

I tried it on my 80D and I believe what you are seeing is the exposure compensation meter switching to an exposure level meter function in Manual shooting mode. Appears to be normal. It is just displaying how far from a normal exposure you have the shutter and aperture set at. Centered, it would indicate a correct exposure.

Re: EOS 80D automatically sets exposure compensation while in manual mode.

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 23:12:23 GMT

See this from the manual (steps 4 and 5 mentions the exposure meter function):

Re: EOS 80D automatically sets exposure compensation while in manual mode.

ebiggs1 — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:54:17 GMT

"Try resetting camera settings and custom functions back to default." "I have already done this and the problem still persists"

You probably did not do a full reset. You must also clear all custom settings. Since exposure comp is not a default setting going back to factory will set that to zero.