topic Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation? in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

Mike79 — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 23:11:30 GMT

Hi!

"Subject" says it all - please advise.

Thanks!

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

Waddizzle — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 23:20:22 GMT

Can you program [Set] to do it.

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

Mike79 — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:07:01 GMT

You've got better terminology than I!

Now all I need is a workable response.

Thank you.

Mike

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

FloridaDrafter — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 01:03:24 GMT

The R10 Advanced Users Guide starting on page 142 (attached is part of page 143) explains setting EC while using Auto ISO in Manual mode.

Newton

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

stevet1 — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 01:04:05 GMT

Mike,

You probably know, in Manual Mode, the only thing you can compensate is the ISO, and that's only if it's in Auto, as yours is.

From what I understand, the way you set that is to half-press your shutter button, and rotate the Quick Control Dial. I think that's located on the top.

Instructions for this can be found on page D185-062 of your manual.

Steve Thomas

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

Mike79 — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 03:22:29 GMT

I've seen 142-3, but I have no "Control Ring". At present I am using a Tokina lens with EF mount, and between the camera and lens I've the Canon EF - EOS R adapter.

I have three other "old" Canon EF lens, and they have no "Control Ring".

So, if I've no control, there's no way to apply exposure comp to a camera in Manual mode with Auto ISO?

Thank you!

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

Mike79 — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 03:29:19 GMT

Steve, I tried that, and I see the ISO value changing (even though it says Auto ISO next to the numbers) , but there's no indication in the light expoure meter as to how much/little compensation there is.

Your thoughts?

Thanks,

Mike

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

FloridaDrafter — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:48:28 GMT

Mike, FWIW I don't have the R10, but the instructions for my R5 are the same. I tried it with one of my RF lenses and I couldn't get it to work, and even if it had worked it was very awkward to even try. You basically have to be using the rear screen. Now what I did do that was somewhat effective was bind Exposure Compensation to the control ring, but it sometimes acted wonky. Admittedly, my testing was somewhat flawed because the lighting was constantly changing and Auto ISO was making my meter fluctuate, plus, I never shoot in these modes 🙂 But when light was steady, I could use the control ring on the lens to change my EC while in manual mode with Auto ISO enabled.

I know this doesn't help your situation, and am truly sorry. If this feature is really important to you, you may be able to pick up a Canon RF-EF adapter with the control ring, on the cheap, providing the R10 will allow you to add that feature to the control ring. Hopefully, someone with an R10 will chime in.

Newton

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

p4pictures — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:42:06 GMT

Hi Mike,

With the EOS R10 there are only two dials on the camera body, the main dial and quick control dial. In manual mode by default the main dial controls shutter speed and the quick control dial controls aperture value. There are four ways to change exposure compensation when shooting with AUTO ISO in manual mode on the EOS R10.

Tap the exposure compensation scale on the LCD screen and use the main dial, quick control or the +/- buttons on the screen.
Use the control ring on RF lenses, or control ring mount adapter
Customise the quick control dial so that instead of aperture control it is exposure compensation. Though then you need to decide how to change aperture. Go to customise dials menu to find this.
Use a custom button configured for exposure compensation. While the button is pressed and held turn the main dial to change compensation. The following buttons can be assigned this function; AF-ON, asterisk, depth of field preview, SET.

Hope that helps.

Brian

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

stevet1 — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:09:10 GMT

Mike,

You wrote, "Steve, I tried that, and I see the ISO value changing (even though it says Auto ISO next to the numbers) , but there's no indication in the light expoure meter as to how much/little compensation there is."

I think that's normal. It will always say, "Auto". Make your adjustment and half-press your shutter. The gauge will tell you where you are. Leave it there, or make another adjustment and do the half-press of the shutter again.

Steve Thomas

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

p4pictures — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:30:10 GMT

Hi Mike,

Here's what I did with my EOS R10.

Firstly I changed the SET button to allow me to change exposure compensation while it was held down as I described above in point 4.

Now I took these HDMI screen captures of the camera. They are slightly different in that you can't use touch control on a HDMI screen connected to the camera.

The first of the three shows the camera in manual with auto ISO and no compensation.

Second frame shows +1 exposure compensation has been added.

Third frame was captured while holding the SET button pressed. You can see that the orange main dial icon is now next to the exposure compensation scale, not shutter speed, indicating that when the main dial is turned the exposure compensation will be adjusted.

In the first two captures I was not touching any buttons, so the ISO just says AUTO with no value. In the last shot the ISO shows AUTO and 1250, this is because at this point I was also holding the SET pressed.

The eagle-eyed will notice my framing moved and focus is hit and miss - I'm handholding the camera with one hand while operating the computer to capture the screenshots and didn't use a tripod.

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

Mike79 — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:14:08 GMT

I'm running out of buttons : ( - AF ON is back-button focus, Asterisk is eye detection - and I've yet to figure out how to have them both depressed at the same time!

Woe is me - but you can call me "Mike"

Many thanks for comprehensive solution possibilities!

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

Mike79 — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:27:26 GMT

Thank you!

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

Mike79 — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:33:27 GMT

Fantastic!!! "You da man!"

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

p4pictures — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:34:50 GMT

I found a fifth way to change exposure compensation with manual exposure and auto ISO.

The M-Fn button is normally used for the Dial function settings. I forgot that this includes exposure compensation, or can do.

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

Waddizzle — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:23:09 GMT

Glad to see you have a solution. Brian explained how to program the [Set] button on the R10.

I do not own the R10. My apologies.

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

megnani — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:13:25 GMT

The following content was generated by AI. It may contain errors or inaccuracies, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional support.

Activating exposure compensation on the Canon R10 while in Manual mode with Auto ISO involves a few steps. Here's how you can do it:

1. **Set the Mode to Manual (M):**
- Turn the mode dial on the top of the camera to "M" for Manual mode.

2. **Enable Auto ISO:**
- Press the "ISO" button on the top of the camera.
- Use the dial or the touchscreen to select "Auto ISO."

3. **Activate Exposure Compensation:**
- Press the "Q" button to enter the Quick Control screen.
- Use the dial or the touchscreen to highlight the exposure compensation icon (a plus/minus symbol).
- Use the main dial (usually the dial near the shutter button) to adjust the exposure compensation value. You can move it towards the positive side to make the image brighter or towards the negative side to make it darker.

Note that in Manual mode, exposure compensation affects the Auto ISO setting. The camera adjusts the ISO to achieve the desired exposure based on your compensation settings. This allows you to manually control the aperture and shutter speed while letting the camera automatically adjust the ISO to maintain proper exposure according to your compensation adjustments.

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

Mike79 — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 21:25:47 GMT

Thank you very much for your input. Your's is the second time that this solution has been offered, and I really appreciate your input.

Mike

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

Mike79 — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:17:53 GMT

Re: #2 There is no ISO button on the top of the R10.

Re: R10 Manual mode, Auto ISO - how to activate exposure compensation?

Mike79 — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:37:50 GMT

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