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

[Cantrell]

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

[FloridaDrafter]

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@Cantrell wrote:

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

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Reese, I used BBF on my DSLR's but when I started using the R series (R5 & R6), I found that the default setup was all I needed. I like using the shutter button for all three functions (although I will lock exposure in certain situations), it just feels more natural to me. I don't use M, so all of my shots are either in Av or Tv mode and I really like having control of either using the dial behind the shutter button. All the control I need is right there where my "trigger finger" is. The other control I use a lot is the ISO dial, and it is right near where my thumb rests, so by default, all of my main controls are right where I like and seem natural to me. So instead of using EC, I use one of the controls at my fingertips to get the proper exposure, which IIRC is what EC does, at least that's my understanding of how it helps adjusts exposure. The only mods I make are in the camera, some are specialized and stored in the Custom Controls.

The great thing about photography, and Canon cameras in general, is that there are so many ways to make it your own and to fit just about anyone's style/agenda/workflow/comfort zone/holy cow, I could go on forever! My method is KISS and concentrate on exposure. It just works for me 🙂

Newton

[Cantrell]

Newton,

I like the KISS method. It keeps things simple. Simpler the better. Thank you for all of your responses. Whatever works.

Reese 

[MPBACK]

Hi Cantrell,

When the user pushes the SET button to use the rear dial in selecting the dialed in exposure, does the engaged SET button stay set?  Or does the user need to keep the set button pushed in while dialing in exposure comp?  Thanks

[Waddizzle]

@MPBACK  wrote,

” Hi Cantrell,

When the user pushes the SET button to use the rear dial in selecting the dialed in exposure, does the engaged SET button stay set?  Or does the user need to keep the set button pushed in while dialing in exposure comp?  Thanks “

You would press and hold [Set] while turning the Main Wheel.

Using the [Set] button for AEC seems to be a universal functionality that worked pretty much the same way on every advanced DSLR, and now the advanced R Series. I think my old 1D4 and 1Ds3 could be configured this way.

If the body had a [QCD] and [Set] on the rear panel, then you could configure the same user interface. Steve says the same interface is built into Rebel bodies.

Depending upon the selected shooting mode on the advanced bodies, the [Main Wheel] and the rear [QCD] functionality would change. But the [Set] button remains unchanged as AEC.  

You don’t need to think about which body you are using. I typically carry two.  Which two bodies has changed over the years, but the user interfaces are identical. 

One other Custom Control change I like to make is changing [AF-ON] into [AF-OFF]. I had begun using BBF in the classic way, but I wasn’t a fan of it.  Keeping two buttons pressed while recomposing the camera while tracking BIF was a less secure grip on the gear.  Not to mention finger fatigue. 

if I lose tracking on a subject, one quick tap resets the AF.  It needs a name though. How about BBAF, back button anti focus.

[Cantrell]

MPBACK,

I hope this makes sense. I have my R6M2 on M with Auto ISO. The Exposure Compensation values are in a box with a square. I touch the square and they become highlighted. I rotate the large dial to the setting that I want and then hit SET. The value stays at that setting until the next time I change it. A long answer to a simple question.

Reese

[Cantrell]

Waddizzle,

Thank you for this information.

Reese

[MPBACK]

Great. Thanks!

[MPBACK]

Thanks!

[Waddizzle]

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

Personal preference.

i always dialed in -1/3 Ev on my DSLRs. The images always seemed a little hot. I suspect Canon had baked in extra exposure to capture more details in shadows.  You can see it in histograms. 

But, this came with the risk of blown highlights. Most of my photography was landscapes. Blown skies look good.  

[Cantrell]

Waddizzle,

Thank you for the suggestion. What do you set the Ev on your mirrorless cameras?

Reese