https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/EOS-5D-Mark-IV-Why-AV-mode-only-has-awkward-dial-directions/m-p/459643#M111212 <P>What camera do you have some cameras both dials can be switched via a CF in the camera menu.</P> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:21:35 GMT deebatman316 2024-02-01T11:21:35Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/EOS-5D-Mark-IV-Why-AV-mode-only-has-awkward-dial-directions/m-p/459615#M111205 <P>Hi folks</P><P>After shooting on manual for years I'm exploring AV mode to shoot weddings, but am finding the dial directions very awkward - and I'm unable to choose anything that works naturally after being used to my own 'M' settings. I'm keen to know if this is a shared experience - and for those who have made the transition effectively, can you offer any logic for why Canon has such an awkward offering?</P><P>Currently my 'M' dial habits are Main dial (top) operates shutter - pulled towards right = minus exposure/faster shutter. Quick control dial (back dial) pulled towards right (clockwise) = minus exposure/smaller aperture.&nbsp;</P><P>Ideally in AV mode I would like to control aperture with the quick control dial still, because thats natural for me now. But thats not an option - so awkward #1.</P><P>If I relearned 'M' mode to control aperture with the top dial (in order to have consistency within my shooting habits) then the Quick control dial would of course control the shutter -fine. However, there is no option to minus exposure/faster aperture by pulling to the right.</P><P>As I see it, no matter what your previous 'M' learning is, the transition will be completely awkward and back to front. Am I right? Or has Canon got a clever plan behind all of this??</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:02:04 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/EOS-5D-Mark-IV-Why-AV-mode-only-has-awkward-dial-directions/m-p/459615#M111205 Chai 2024-02-02T15:02:04Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/EOS-5D-Mark-IV-Why-AV-mode-only-has-awkward-dial-directions/m-p/459643#M111212 <P>What camera do you have some cameras both dials can be switched via a CF in the camera menu.</P> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:21:35 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/EOS-5D-Mark-IV-Why-AV-mode-only-has-awkward-dial-directions/m-p/459643#M111212 deebatman316 2024-02-01T11:21:35Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/EOS-5D-Mark-IV-Why-AV-mode-only-has-awkward-dial-directions/m-p/459770#M111243 <P>Thanks.. I'm using a 5D mark4.. I'm aware of the option to switch dials under Custom Controls, but this only takes affect in 'M' mode. I have the option to reverse the dial direction, but that would confuse me further.</P> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 21:13:30 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/EOS-5D-Mark-IV-Why-AV-mode-only-has-awkward-dial-directions/m-p/459770#M111243 Chai 2024-02-01T21:13:30Z