I used to own the RP and the biggest frustration I had was controlling exp/comp whilst using the EVF
Let me explain
On the old M series bodies and the R100 and R50 you simply tap the top of the rear 4 way button and scroll through shutter, aperture and exp/comp depending which of the PASM modes you are using
The RP didn’t have this function and neither does the R8 I recently bought!!
I use exp/comp on virtually every shot I take
Is there a simple way to adjust the exp/comp whilst using the EVF at the same time.
Sorry the camera didn’t come with the instruction manual.
I always just use the top rear dial for exposure compensation. The only time it's potentially an issue is if you're using full manual + auto ISO, so both aperture and shutter speed are on the two dials. In that case, I'd have the M-Fn button configured and positioned for adjustment of EC as the first item to change. (though I can't remember if the R8 has the ability to customize the M-Fn menu....my R6 II does, but not sure if they gave that capability to the R8, and it's been a while since I owned the R8).
Also - all manuals are online for pretty much every modern camera (and even most old cameras where people have taken the time to digitize them. But Canon has manuals online for every digital camera dating back to the D30 from 2000, and even some 'newer' film cameras like the EOS 3). Here's the R8 manual: https://cam.start.canon/en/C013/manual/html/UG-00_Before_0050.html
tkbslc wrote:
I think the control scheme you are talking about is in the FV mode on the dial. I don't like it, but that sounds like what you are looking for.
Sounds like it to me too. Although, I for one love FV. Additionally to the OP, if you have an RF lens you could try assigning exposure compensation to the control dial on the lens. Just a thought.
tkbslc wrote:
I think the control scheme you are talking about is in the FV mode on the dial. I don't like it, but that sounds like what you are looking for.
You are right, I stumbled across it last night whilst trying different settings.
The FV mode has now become my default setting. Doubt I’ll need to use any of the others.
Pixelpuffin wrote: tkbslc wroteI think the control scheme you are talking about is in the FV mode on the dial. I don't like it, but that sounds like what you are looking for.You are right, I stumbled across it last night whilst trying different settings.
The FV mode has now become my default setting. Doubt I’ll need to use any of the others.
Thanks 👍🏻
For what it's worth, I also dabble in the FV mode. I absolutely loved that type of setup on my Pentax 645N. Anyway, I find it useful to have one button to reset the current parameter to AUTO (I use DOWN), and one button to reset all parameters to AUTO (I use M-FN). I'm not sure, but I believe you can set up one of the CUSTOM modes to accommodate this.
TomSchriefer wrote: Pixelpuffin wrotetkbslc wroteI think the control scheme you are talking about is in the FV mode on the dial. I don't like it, but that sounds like what you are looking for.You are right, I stumbled across it last night whilst trying different settings.
The FV mode has now become my default setting. Doubt I’ll need to use any of the others.
Thanks 👍🏻For what it's worth, I also dabble in the FV mode. I absolutely loved that type of setup on my Pentax 645N. Anyway, I find it useful to have one button to reset the current parameter to AUTO (I use DOWN), and one button to reset all parameters to AUTO (I use M-FN). I'm not sure, but I believe you can set up one of the CUSTOM modes to accommodate this.
Thanks
I also run the Pentax system and their equivalent to canons FV is TAv, again it’s my default setting on all my Pentax bodies
FV with a fast shutter and servo AF with the shutterspeed "active" in one C-mode for fast wildlife and a slower shutter, single shot AF with aperture active on an other C. Auto ISO. Exposure comp on the control ring. FV is great when you get accustomed to it.
Tbh I haven’t touched the R8 much since it arrived. It’s a great camera for sure. But I’m still kinda set in my ways with DSLR’s and I find myself just reaching for the same old bodies when I go out.. namely 6D, 6OD and Pentax K50 + 18-135WR if the weather is bad.
All those cameras just feel more robust, when I’m using any of my R bodies they feel so flimsy almost fragile in comparison… I’m sure they’re not… but that’s the feeling I get everytime I pick them up.. not to mention the absolute PiTA having to refit the lens cap after every sodding shot… as the camera explicitly tells you to do so because the sensor is exposed.
The way round this is to drop £2K+ on a body with blast doors fitted… or just pick up a dslr instead.
