richard_markus Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I am unable to re-adjust the exposure compensation with the control dial. This happens when I used exposure compensation in the prior session. The only way I can reset the exposure compensation is to reset all camera settings (CF1). For me this is a serious drawback. Has anyone experienced this design flaw? Any fixes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike dixon Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Is your power switch set to "ON" or to the line above it? If it's set to "ON," the rear thumbwheel adjustment of exposure compensation is disabled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_unsworth1 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Make sure you half press the shutter to activate the meter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 EC works fine on mine and every other 5D I've played with, so there is no design flaw (well the omission of ECF and DEP mode but that's another matter). EC is actually something I use nearly everyday. So either you're doing something wrong or your 5D is broken and needs service. Besides the points above about the QCD on/off position and activating EC with shutter half depress, EC doesn't work in full auto mode. If you got that nailed, you have a problem that probably only Canon service can fix. Sometimes such haywire things happen when the operating system gets corrupted (e.g., old Sigma lens, strong electromagnetic field, etc) and a true reset is needed, not the mere resetting of factory defaults via "Clear Settings": remove batteries (including PRAM backup) lenses and let sit for 30 minutes. It healed my Elan 7 everytime after using an old Sigma. Finally, before Canon Service, you might try installed the lastest firmware (1.10 I believe). It fixed the issues I was having with the ST-E2 and slave display. Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_markus Posted July 22, 2006 Author Share Posted July 22, 2006 Thank you all for the information. The on switch was set to the correct position i.e. line above on, I was half pressing the shutter to activate the meter, and was not using the Full Auto Mode. I will try as Puppy Face suggested doing a full reset and updating the firmware. Based on the feedback I am pleased it is not a design flaw, and hopefully not requiring service... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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