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

[MPBACK]

I tend to use EC together with the histogram with an eye towards preserving the highlights of the scene.  Typically I will meter a mid tone to start. Then dial in usually -.3 to 1 stop if needed.  I rarely dial in a +EC value.  I do my best to get a good photo in-camera. Then it is easier to edit in post.  Hi contrast scenes are the most difficult to expose for IMO.  I usually end up underexposing and rasing the shadows in post.  

[Waddizzle]

“ I usually end up underexposing and rasing the shadows in post.  “ 

Same here. I could care less about shadows. My priority is the subject without blown highlights. Using -1/3 EV of AEC seemed to work well with DSLRs and Lightroom.

 The R6ii has the dynamic range to handle the extra exposure that was baked into DSLRs. I have been flip flopping on AEC. I dial it back for outdoor landscapes. Indoors, I am shooting at 0 EV. 

[stevet1]

I thought using the SET button and rotating the main dial was the default on my T81 to apply exposure compensation.

I was wrong.

I had to configure that in my Custom Functions# 13.

It's been so long, that I forgot that the default setting out of the box was a half-press of the shutter button and turning the secondary wheel on the back of the camera.

(That's so clumsy, it's no wonder I changed it).

Steve Thomas

[jrhoffman75]

When you half-press the shutter you start the timer which will read exposure. You don't need to keep the button depressed.

Using the Set and Main Dial for EC is generally configured that way when folks are using Back Button Focus. In BBF the thumb is on and generally depressing the AF button, so it can't operate the QCD.

As long as you are actuating another control, like QCD for EC, the timer keeps running, so it's still a one-finger operation.

Comes down to personal preference and comfort.

[stevet1]

John,

I keep seeing references to QCD, but I don't know what that stands for.

What does QCD mean?

Steve Thomas

[jrhoffman75]

Quick Control Dial. Large dial on rear of camera.

[stevet1]

John,.

Thank you.

I don't have very good luck with that dial. I keep activating one of the other four settings. Perhaps if I practiced more...

Steve Thomas

[Waddizzle]

“ What does QCD mean? “

The first two images are the R8. It has a rear panel similar to Rebel DSLRs.  Notice the buttons around [Set] button.

 

The next two photos are the R6 Mark II. It has the QCD surrounding the [Set] button. It’s the standard user interface on the advanced camera bodies.   

 

The QCD spins like a wheel.   

[Cantrell]

MPBACK,

Thank you for your reply.

Reese

[Cantrell]

Waddizzle,

You use a term AEC. Does that stand for Automatic Exposure Compensation? Thank you.

Reese