Exposure compensation
I agree. Also with Nikon cameras you can use the EC to zero the meter at a given over, or under exposure. I am not sure if the Canons do this. I found out the hard way when I used EC the only time I used it in Aperture, and then went back to Manual. I find that my Nikons over expose in bright lighting conditions, or at least they do to me in the programmed modes.
garyrhook wrote:
Joves wrote: I find that my Nikons over expose in bright lighting conditions, or at least they do to me in the programmed modes.
I don't blindly trust the meter. I take test shots and use the zebra feature to see what gets blown out. But that's in manual mode.
I did not know about zeroing the meter. That's kinda cool, if you know what you're doing.
I wish I could say I found that little feature out through the manual, but it was an accident after trying the EC in Aperture Mode. It was a sunny day, and I went to the minus side, then went to Manual, and all of my photos were way under exposed. This is why I have never used it again, nor any of the other Modes but Manual. Besides I have been using my D300 long enough that I know how it will behave in various lighting. That is also why I will not replace it till it dies. I am really comfortable with it now.
Joves wrote:
I agree. Also with Nikon cameras you can use the EC to zero the meter at a given over, or under exposure. I am not sure if the Canons do this. I found out the hard way when I used EC the only time I used it in Aperture, and then went back to Manual. I find that my Nikons over expose in bright lighting conditions, or at least they do to me in the programmed modes.
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