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

[kvbarkley]

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.

[Cantrell]

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

[kvbarkley]

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.

[MPBACK]

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.

[Waddizzle]

“ 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.

[Cantrell]

kvbarkley,

Thank you for your response.

Reese

[Cantrell]

MPBACK,

Thank you for your reply.

Reese

[Cantrell]

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

[stevet1]

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