1Dx EC in Manual Mode Question

[bdunbar79]

Excuse my ignorance (not just on this topic, but everything else too).

I noticed recently that having been shooting in Tv mode with a +2/3 EC, I must have changed some setting where it obeys the EC setting in Manual. Not full manual obviously, but when using auto ISO. So for instance if I shoot at 1/500s, +2/3 EC in Tv mode, then switch to M mode and set 1/500s, f/4, auto ISO, the +2/3 EC still remains and it adjusts accordingly. Previously, when I switched from Av or Tv mode back to M mode, the EC bar was never there and I couldn't do it. I wonder what I did? I'll check through my settings more but could it be from the newest firmware version where you CAN do EC in M mode and I just didn't know it? Thanks.

 

[neuroanatomist]

...could it be from the newest firmware version where you CAN do EC in M mode and I just didn't know it?

Yes, that was one of the features added in the v2 firmware update.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/eos_1dx_afae_improve

 

[Eldar]

Set your camera to M and ISO to auto. Push the Q-button. You´ll see a field called M. You can adjust your EC there, with the back wheel.

 

[bdunbar79]

Thanks guys. That's awesome.

 

[wickidwombat]

...could it be from the newest firmware version where you CAN do EC in M mode and I just didn't know it?

Yes, that was one of the features added in the v2 firmware update.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/eos_1dx_afae_improve

any reason why they cant add this to the 5Dmk3?
I want this feature so badly

 

[neuroanatomist]

any reason why they cant add this to the 5Dmk3?

No technical reason, AFAIK. Can and will aren't the same, unfortunately. But they added f/8 AF to the 5DIII, so I'd say there's hope.

 

[wickidwombat]

any reason why they cant add this to the 5Dmk3?

No technical reason, AFAIK. Can and will aren't the same, unfortunately. But they added f/8 AF to the 5DIII, so I'd say there's hope.

cool heres hoping.... fingers and toes all crossed