topic Re: Exposure Compensation With A EOS R6M2 in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS R6 Mark II Do you need exposure compensation if you'll be editing the photo?

Cantrell — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:51:24 GMT

All,

Been reading about exposure compensation and using it in a EOS R6M2.It seems that using exposure compensation with the R6M2 is cumbersome. Do you need to be concern about exposure compensation if you are going to be editing the photo?

Interested in the groups thoughts on this subject.

Thank you in advance.

Reese

Re: Exposure Compensation With A EOS R6M2

kvbarkley — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:11:20 GMT

Not so much editing as the image source. A raw file has much more exposure latitude than a jpeg, so you don't need to be concerned with exposure compensation as much.

Generally, you only need exposure compensation when the automagic exposure is fooled. I have to use it when taking pictures of the moon or they come out very overexposed, or I just use manual exposure.

I am not sure what you mean by cumbersome, on my T6S it is *too* easy, I have to take care not to inadvertently turn it on.

Re: Exposure Compensation With A EOS R6M2

Cantrell — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:32:32 GMT

kvbarkley,

Thank you for reply. With R6M2 you have to press the shutter button down half way then turn the Quick Control Dial 2. I have tried it, but seemed to be not a fluid motion when using the View Finder. Sorry I do not know how to explain it any better. It seems as if the hand that turning the QCD is interfering with looking through the viewfinder.

Reese

Re: Exposure Compensation With A EOS R6M2

kvbarkley — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:38:53 GMT

You have to half press the shutter to wake up the exposure system so it is active. It seems to me, that like anything, a bit of practice should help. You might be able to move exposure compensation to a different dial, if you want.

Re: Exposure Compensation With A EOS R6M2

MPBACK — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:54:05 GMT

Hello, I have never had an issue witth Canon's exposure compensation system. In fact I switched camera systems way back because of the ease in using the large flat dial on the back of Canon bodies ot change exposure over another well known brand at the time. The other system you had to push an exposure comp button while setting shutter or aperture. Using Canon's EC system becomes second nature . Just keep working with it and it will be fine.

Re: Exposure Compensation With A EOS R6M2

Waddizzle — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:09:35 GMT

“ Thank you for reply. With R6M2 you have to press the shutter button down half way then turn the Quick Control Dial 2. I have tried it, but seemed to be not a fluid motion when using the View Finder. Sorry I do not know how to explain it any better. It seems as if the hand that turning the QCD is interfering with looking through the viewfinder. “

Using AEC is pretty easy on advanced Canon cameras. The same setup works on all advanced models.

Use Custom Controls programming to configure the [Set] button for AEC. It’s easy to use, too,m. Press [Set] while turning the Main Wheel.

If you shoot in M mode with ISO Auto, it’s a game changer.

Re: Exposure Compensation With A EOS R6M2

Cantrell — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:49:05 GMT

kvbarkley,

Thank you for your response.

Reese

Re: Exposure Compensation With A EOS R6M2

Cantrell — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:49:58 GMT

MPBACK,

Thank you for your reply.

Reese

Re: Exposure Compensation With A EOS R6M2

Cantrell — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:53:41 GMT

Waddizzle,

Thank you for your response. I shoot Manual with Auto ISO. I will try and move to a different button. I just need to use more frequently.

Reese

Re: Exposure Compensation With A EOS R6M2

stevet1 — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:55:41 GMT

Waddizzle wrote, "Use Custom Controls programming to configure the [Set] button for AEC. It’s easy to use, too,m. Press [Set] while turning the Main Wheel."

That's the way it works on my T8i, but it comes that way by default. It's pretty easy, and if you are using Live View, you can instantly see it's effect before you take your shot.

I've been shooting in Av with Auto ISO recently, and it mostly only changes the shutter speed, sometimes in conjunction with ISO.

Steve Thomas

Re: Exposure Compensation With A EOS R6M2

Cantrell — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:11:34 GMT

Steve,

Thank you for your reply.

Reese

Re: Exposure Compensation With A EOS R6M2

jrhoffman75 — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:55:41 GMT

@Cantrell wrote:

kvbarkley,

Thank you for reply. With R6M2 you have to press the shutter button down half way then turn the Quick Control Dial 2. I have tried it, but seemed to be not a fluid motion when using the View Finder. Sorry I do not know how to explain it any better. It seems as if the hand that turning the QCD is interfering with looking through the viewfinder.

Reese

I have the R63 now, so I don't remember from my Mark II, but for me EC is adjusted by using QCD1 and my thumb falls right there.

Did you reconfigure your dials (or can you configure QCD1 for EC)?

Re: EOS R6 Mark II Do you need exposure compensation if you'll be editing the photo?

FloridaDrafter — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:46:57 GMT

To add to John's comment about the R6 III, I just looked at my R6 II and by default, while half pressing the shutter button, the QCD1 (the big dial on the back) is used to control EC. Our R6 II button config is default, that's just the way my wife shoots.

On a side note, I never use EC.

Newton

Re: Exposure Compensation With A EOS R6M2

Cantrell — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:50:03 GMT

John,

Thank you for your reply. The only button that I reconfigured is having Back Button Focus on the AF On button. I have been lazy in doing reconfiguring of the buttons on my R6M2. I have David Busch's book on the R6M2 and he explains how to do Exposure Compensation. You pressure the shutter button down half way and them adjust the Quality Control Dial 2.

Reese

Re: EOS R6 Mark II Do you need exposure compensation if you'll be editing the photo?

Cantrell — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:20:19 GMT

Newton,

Thank you for your response. When I look through the viewfinder I have the exposure compensation /AEB guide at the bottom of the screen and I adjust the settings using the shutter speed button. Which is not correct.

You used the term default for button configuration. Do that mean you do not reconfigure any of your buttons? Asking for curiosity.

Just trying to create better photos.

Reese

Re: EOS R6 Mark II Do you need exposure compensation if you'll be editing the photo?

stevet1 — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:03:22 GMT

Reese,

A couple of times, Waddizzle has suggested re-assigning your exposure compensation function to your SET button instead of a half-press of your shutter button for your R6 Mark II.

It looks like you can do this by going to your Custom Functions. It looks like it's in Custom Functions 3. Look for a setting called Customize Buttons..One of those should be to Customize Exposure.

From what I can gather, Exposure Compensation can be re-assigned to a handful of buttons: Your asterisk (*) button, your SET button, etc.

A little circle means that it is enabled for that button. A dash means that it is not enabled for that button.

I personally like using the SET button, because you can use your thumb, while you turn the main wheel with your index finger.

Steve Thomas

Re: EOS R6 Mark II Do you need exposure compensation if you'll be editing the photo?

Cantrell — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:13:41 GMT

Steve,

Thank you. That is tremendous help. I will give it a try. I appreciate your help.

Reese

Re: EOS R6 Mark II Do you need exposure compensation if you'll be editing the photo?

Waddizzle — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:19:36 GMT

jrhoffman wrote:

” I have the R63 now, so I don't remember from my Mark II, but for me EC is adjusted by using QCD1 and my thumb falls right there.

Did you reconfigure your dials (or can you configure QCD1 for EC)? “

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The default functionality assigned to the rear dial can with the shooting mode. As I previously stated, using the [Set] button works on all advanced models. You can get the same button and dial functionality on any camera body.

M mode

Main wheel is Tv
Rear dial is Av
SET is AEC

Re: Exposure Compensation With A EOS R6M2

jrhoffman75 — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:19:55 GMT

Re: Exposure Compensation With A EOS R6M2

Cantrell — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:29:21 GMT

John,

I appreciate the information you provide very much. I wish I had the knowledge that Steve, you and numerous other contributors supply on this board. We are bless to have all of you. I saw a video on what Steve mentioned about using the SET button and it is very simple. The simpler the better. Thanks again.

Reese