topic 6d display item in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

6d display item

Pkoz — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 00:03:45 GMT

I am new to this so I am sorry for the probably stupid question...

When I take a picture, I believe in RAW, and view the result there is a small number% displayed in the center. What is it related to?

Thanks!;)

Re: 6d display item

Waddizzle — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 00:21:51 GMT

In the center of the picture? I have no recollection of ever seeing anything like that on my 6D LCD display. It can display the it focus point, which might resemble a red zero, but not multiple digits or words. Not in the center of the image.

Re: 6d display item

Pkoz — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 00:29:11 GMT

It is displayed a a really small number followed by % sign, dead center.
Thanks for responding so fast:)

Re: 6d display item

Pkoz — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 01:01:22 GMT

Hopefully this link works. It has a little square and says 22%

https://philko.smugmug.com/My-First-Gallery/i-SDSpLzt

Re: 6d display item

lly3988 — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 02:19:55 GMT

Is that the metering percentage ?

Re: 6d display item

lly3988 — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 03:12:17 GMT

I saw this in the Magic Lantern. The percentage figure is variable.

Re: 6d display item

Pkoz — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 04:57:38 GMT

Ok, I will have to do some research on it. I know about the metering modes, but I did not know there was a percentage related somehow.
Thank you for steering me someplace where I can learn more!

Re: 6d display item

Waddizzle — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 09:25:19 GMT

@Pkoz wrote:
Hopefully this link works. It has a little square and says 22%

https://philko.smugmug.com/My-First-Gallery/i-SDSpLzt

I see "22%". I see the word "OVER" near the lower right corner. I see a display that looks overexposed.''

If you're having trouble with Magic Lantern, then you're pretty much on your own around here. We don't use it, or discuss it.

Re: 6d display item

lly3988 — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 23:17:08 GMT

"WE don't use it, or discuss it"

Really ? Since when ? I hope that "WE" doesn't represent all the forum members or viewers.

I can understand if Canon won't encourage users to install hacks for obvious reason.

May be Waddizzle the esteemed contributer should allow people to mention any problems relating to Canon cameras caused by whatever reasons here. (If we need your permission at all)

A lot of us are here to share experience and to learn. PLease do not scarce inexperienced canon users away. My posts are intent to help (actually, it's just to point out) and not to encourage ML or hacks. I didn't even go into details of the problem or solutions.

ML is quite popular out there. Users should go to their website/forum to seek assistance.

OP do not feel offended. There are still a lot of contributors who are nice and will direct you to the related direction.

Cheers.

Re: 6d display item

kvbarkley — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 23:27:06 GMT

The guidelines say that posts will be removed that:

"Promotion of third party products, promotions, websites, organizations, goods or services."

Which hinges on parsing "support" as not "promotion" which is so close to the line that it is probably better not to discuss Magic Lantern.

Re: 6d display item

lly3988 — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 02:38:33 GMT

What if somebody wants opinion about CF/SD cards ? Is it allowed ?

I saw someone quoting Photoshop or lightroom softwares in one's signature.

Does Canon own (brand names omitted) these SD/CF card manufacturers/companies or Adobe ? Or should we just stick to Canon brand memory cards (if there are any at all) and DPP softwares etc.

Or may be just use a Canon brand television set to view the pics and videos taken with a Canon camera.

I guess it is okay to mention without discussing in details to promote ?

No sure if I am correct. Please enlighten me.

Re: 6d display item

RobertTheFat — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 03:54:02 GMT

I think Waddizzle's comment about Magic Lantern is being misinterpreted. The reason most of us don't discuss ML isn't that Canon won't let us. It's that we don't use ML and don't know enough about it to discuss it intelligently or answer technical questions about it. And we're wary because if ML does somehow manage to damage the camera, Canon's warranty won't cover it. While that outcome may be very unlikely, nobody wants to take the risk of advising someone to do something that might cause him a financial loss.

Re: 6d display item

Waddizzle — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 10:29:56 GMT

@lly3988 wrote:
What if somebody wants opinion about CF/SD cards ? Is it allowed ?

I saw someone quoting Photoshop or lightroom softwares in one's signature.

Does Canon own (brand names omitted) these SD/CF card manufacturers/companies or Adobe ? Or should we just stick to Canon brand memory cards (if there are any at all) and DPP softwares etc.

Or may be just use a Canon brand television set to view the pics and videos taken with a Canon camera.

I guess it is okay to mention without discussing in details to promote ?

No sure if I am correct. Please enlighten me.

You can ask for opinions on SD cards. Many people here use them. They will be quick to tell you stick to the major brands, and do not use the micro-SD cards with adapters.

You can ask for opinions on Magic Lantern. Robert is correct. Very few people around here use it. Even fewer discuss it. It's a third party add-on. Canon is not responsible for guaranteeing that it works.

People make similar complaints about third party strobes when they do not understand them. Go find the third party web site or user group, and ask them about your strobes is my advice. Consider yourself enlightened.

Re: 6d display item

kvbarkley — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 14:32:40 GMT

Unless a Mod steps in, we really don't know. Many times links have been scrubbed, but brands of SD cards (which Canon does not make) seem to be OK.

Re: 6d display item

lly3988 — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 20:46:25 GMT

I think I know what I can post and what I am not supposed to discuss here in this forum.

~~My answer to the OP seemed to have offended some Canon defender here.~~

I just pointed out something that I have seen on the screen of a camera with ML installed. I did not promote ML at all. Do not be sensitive and over-react to the two words.

~~I just point out a possibility and that is it. Pointing out a possibility isn't promoting something. Scan the lines and tell me what I have done wrong.~~

~~I agree that the MOD will judge and I believe in a fair manner.~~

There used to be some websites elsewhere with Cyberbullying. People pretend to be experts and tried to dominate opinions and scarce people away. When came across subjects that they do not know, they just shut you down or humiliate you.

This forum is, however, a useful place for inexperienced/experienced camera users to find answers and to share their experience. Please be kind, helpful and less offensive. We need an enviroment with politeness and manner. Not everybody knows everything. right ?

BTW, "Very few people around here use it. Even fewer discuss it" doesn't mean pointing something about it is not advisable.

Finally, I consider myself not enlightened yet.

Re: 6d display item

kvbarkley — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 20:36:08 GMT

I don't see that anyone was offended they said:

"If you're having trouble with Magic Lantern, then you're pretty much on your own around here. We don't use it, or discuss it."

You were right to point out that the number and percentage was an ML thing, but that is probably about as far as it should go. I see it like discussing jailbreaking iPhones on an Apple forum.

Re: 6d display item

lly3988 — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 20:50:31 GMT

Yeah, you may be right. I will go through the lines and rephrase my post.

Thank you.

update : my latest post was scrubbed. hahaha