topic Re: EOS 20D question.... in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS 20D question....

windrider — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 20:05:22 GMT

I know it's not a spring chicken...

MY EXPOSURE COMPENSATION IS STUCK?

any mode besides Manual the exposure comp needle is centered and adjustable...

HOWEVER in the Manual mode

the compensation is stuck at -2.0?

I've tried resettting the camera to defaults, and every possible way of adjusting it. To no avail!

any one have any idea what I can do to correct this?

Second issue:

I can see dust in my images... where can I get my lenses cleaned?

they are of canon manufacture...

thanks for your help...

Re: EOS 20D question....

TTMartin — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 20:14:58 GMT

@windrider wrote:
I know it's not a spring chicken...
MY EXPOSURE COMPENSATION IS STUCK?

any mode besides Manual the exposure comp needle is centered and adjustable...
HOWEVER in the Manual mode
the compensation is stuck at -2.0?

I've tried resettting the camera to defaults, and every possible way of adjusting it. To no avail!
any one have any idea what I can do to correct this?

Second issue:
I can see dust in my images... where can I get my lenses cleaned?
they are of canon manufacture...

thanks for your help...

In manual mode that longer indicates exposure compensation, but, actual exposure. The camera is just telling you with those settings the image will be severely underexposed. Try decreasing the shutter speed until the indication starts to move, then you can fine tune your aperture, shutter speed and ISO while keeping the needle centered on 0.

Re: EOS 20D question....

TTMartin — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 20:24:13 GMT

You can download the EOS 20D Instruction Manual here.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/eos_slr_camera_systems/eos_digital_slr_cameras/eos_20d#BrochuresAndManuals

It is worthwhile to Read The Full Manual.

Re: EOS 20D question....

windrider — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 20:42:52 GMT

I pulled it down last night, and read it cover to cover...
I tried adjusting the aperture and the shutter speed;
however even a setting of 400 asa; and f11 didn't budge the 'needle' in a well lit room.

Re: EOS 20D question....

TTMartin — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 22:05:15 GMT

@windrider wrote:
I pulled it down last night, and read it cover to cover...
I tried adjusting the aperture and the shutter speed;
however even a setting of 400asa; andf11 didn't budge the 'needle' in a well lit room.

First what was the shutter speed set at?

ISO 400 and f/11 needs about a 6" (that's 6 seconds) shutter speed for a proper exposure in my living room.

For indoor photography with the 20D you will most likely need a flash.

I don't recall what the top ISO is on the 20D, I know it's 1600 on the 40D.

In my living room at ISO 1600 and f/5.6 I still need a 0"5 (1/2 second) shutter speed for a proper exposure.

There is nothing wrong with your camera. In manual mode the exposure meter is simply telling you that your photo will be severely underexposed.

Putting the camera in P mode will give you an idea of what settings you actually need.

Re: EOS 20D question....

cicopo — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 22:15:58 GMT

I agree with the above. There isn't any EC in Manual mode. You are simply seeing the light meter's reading & need to adjust your settings to get the needle in the middle. Read how the light meter works in the viewfinder display.

Re: EOS 20D question....

jhoneil — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 00:38:33 GMT

I am not sure if this is what you are looking for...

See the line on top of the "on" in the on/off switch? Align the switch to that. Now use the big wheel at the back of the camera to adjust the exposure compensation.

Re: EOS 20D question....

Benito — Fri, 26 May 2017 18:52:17 GMT

I have a old EOS 20D with 1.0.6 firmware version. How can I Update?. I try with 2.0.3 version but say me "update file cannot be found. Please check the memory card..."

Somebody know how to update to higher firmware version?

Thanks in advaced...

Re: EOS 20D question....

Benito — Fri, 26 May 2017 19:03:04 GMT

I have a old EOS 20D with 1.0.6 firmware version. How can I Update?. I try with 2.0.3 version but say me "update file cannot be found. Please check the memory card..."

Somebody know how to update to higher firmware version?

Thanks in advaced...

Re: EOS 20D question....

RobertTheFat — Fri, 26 May 2017 19:11:35 GMT

@Benito wrote:
I have a old EOS 20D with 1.0.6 firmware version. How can I Update?. I try with 2.0.3 version but say me "update file cannot be found. Please check the memory card..."
Somebody know how to update to higher firmware version?
Thanks in advaced...

The update file must be at the top level of the file tree on the memory card; otherwise it will not be found.

Re: EOS 20D question....

Benito — Fri, 26 May 2017 19:27:07 GMT

Hi Bob...

I follow careful the instruccition on http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eos20d/eos20d_firmware-e.html. I do in a Mac Mini and CF 256 MB. Even put the fir file inside DCIM folder an inside the 100 CANON. Ï mean try several options and the result was the same.

I imagine that the version differences is greater and try to find version betwen 1.0.6 and 2.0.3 but cannot find any.

May I do some wrong. Any idea?

Greetings.

Re: EOS 20D question....

RobertTheFat — Fri, 26 May 2017 19:39:51 GMT

@Benito wrote:
Hi Bob...
I follow careful the instruccition on http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eos20d/eos20d_firmware-e.html. I do in a Mac Mini and CF 256 MB. Even put the fir file inside DCIM folder an inside the 100 CANON. Ï mean try several options and the result was the same.
I imagine that the version differences is greater and try to find version betwen 1.0.6 and 2.0.3 but cannot find any.
May I do some wrong. Any idea?

Greetings.

I'm not familiar with the file system on the Mac. (The last time I had a Mac on my desk was about 25 years ago.) But putting the file inside the DCIM folder or the "100 Canon" folder would definitely be wrong in Windows. And usually any Canon firmware update will work if it's newer than the one in the camera. Probably you should call the Canon help desk. I don;t remember ever doing that, but those who have claim they're very helpful.

Re: EOS 20D question....

Benito — Fri, 26 May 2017 19:58:53 GMT

Hi Bob... I appreciate your disposition and help. Surely anybody know the answer and fix the problem.

Bye for now...

Re: EOS 20D question....

Stephen — Fri, 26 May 2017 20:34:50 GMT

Hello Benito,

Thank you for reaching out to Canon USA, we're happy to help!

In reviewing the instructions for the firmware update procedure, you must first format your card in your camera. This means all your images will be erased:

Format a CF card

Use a formatted CF card for installing the new firmware ( 16MB or more, 2GB or less).

Be sure to carefully review the contents of the CF card before formatting. Insert the CF card into the EOS 20D, and turn on the Main Switch. Press "MENU" button and select the tools "Setup" menu. And then select "FORMAT" and then accept the confirmation to initialize the CF card.

You'll then need to insert the card into a card reader in your Macintosh and download the firmware update file.

Per the instructions:
*Copy the firmware update file "20D00203.fir" in the computer to the CF card.

*Please copy the firmware update file "20d00203.fir" to the root directory of the CF card. If the firmware update file is placed in a subfolder of the CF card, the EOS 20D will not see it.

For the full instructions, please click HERE.

If you find you need one-on-one help, and you're in the USA, please call our US-based support team at 1-800-OK-CANON (800-652-2666) from 10am to 10pm (ET) during the week. If you're outside the USA, visit global.canon/en/support and select your country/region for support options.

We hope this helps!