KM 5D command dial

[Zenten]

With just one command dial on the 5D, I am just wondering how does one change the shutter speed and aperture when shooting in manual mode? Help form anyone?

[zcf]

press the +/- or AV button and turn the command dial simultaneously for changing shutter speed. For aperture turn the command dial without pressing on the +/- or AV button.

[Drudkh]

MANUAL EXPOSURE - M
1. Turn the control dial to change the shutter speed.

2. Press and hold the exposure-compensation button and turn the control dial to change the aperture.

The operation to change the aperture and shutter speed can be reversed in section 1 of the custome menu (p. 95).

3. Press and hold the AEL button and turn the control dial to shuft the shutter speed and exposure without affecting the exposure.

[TME]

Originally Posted by Drudkh MANUAL EXPOSURE - M 1. Turn the control dial to change the shutter speed. 2. Press and hold the exposure-compensation button and turn the control dial to change the aperture. The operation to change the aperture and shutter speed can be reversed in section 1 of the custome menu (p. 95). 3. Press and hold the AEL button and turn the control dial to shuft the shutter speed and exposure without affecting the exposure.

Don, u bought a BACKUP?!!!!!

[AncientMariner]

Originally Posted by Zenten With just one command dial on the 5D, I am just wondering how does one change the shutter speed and aperture when shooting in manual mode? Help form anyone?

By default, turning the control wheel in front of the shutter button changes the shutter speed. To change the aperture, do so whilst pressing the exposure compensation button located at the back above the position of the thumb (just like you do exposure compensation in P, A or S mode). The function can be reversed by a setting in the menu. Also, pressing the AE lock button whilst turning the control wheel allows one to change both the aperture and shutter speed without changing the exposure.
As I can swiftly move my trigger finger to and from the shutter without having to reposition my hands on the cam, it is more convenient compared to my film D5 where the exposure compensation button is located left of the lens mount. It is very much more efficient than that for my Lumix FZ10 where I had to press an exposure adjustment button first before I can make adjustments by repeatedly pressing directions on a 4-way switch.

[Drudkh]

Originally Posted by TME Don, u bought a BACKUP?!!!!!

no, i downloaded the user manual.

[AncientMariner]

Originally Posted by TME Don, u bought a BACKUP?!!!!!

Now we find out why he hasn't put his APO100-300mm f4 up for sale after getting his 300mm prime.
Going to shoot the F1 UIM with 2 guns..

[TME]

Originally Posted by Drudkh no, i downloaded the user manual.

U very free hor.... u want to change line is it? Become Minolta technician??

[Drudkh]

Originally Posted by AncientMariner Now we find out why he hasn't put his APO100-300mm f4 up for sale after getting his 300mm prime. Going to shoot the F1 UIM with 2 guns..

nah, going to let ppl test drive then sell.

[Drudkh]

Originally Posted by TME U very free hor.... u want to change line is it? Become Minolta technician??

free? now at home quite bored lo.
but i can't even solve the backfocus problem, how to be technician? still have to send to KMSC.

[TME]

Originally Posted by Drudkh free? now at home quite bored lo. but i can't even solve the backfocus problem, how to be technician? still have to send to KMSC.

Fill up the form... soon u can disassemble the 7D and put it all back inside one minute... sedia yah! Strip camera....

[AncientMariner]

Originally Posted by Drudkh nah, going to let ppl test drive then sell.

Many who saw your fantastic wakeboard shots will be interested including yours truly.
Unfortunately, I have to wait for my next "welfare cheque" after buying a 5D with the SP200-500.
Didn't know you will be going for the prime.

[Drudkh]

Originally Posted by AncientMariner Many who shot your fantastic wakeboard shots will be interested including yours truly. Unfortunately, I have to wait for my next "welfare cheque" after buying a 5D and the new SP200-500. Didn't know you will be going for the prime.

wow, must see your 200-500!! might get this lens in future!

[AncientMariner]

Originally Posted by Drudkh wow, must see your 200-500!! might get this lens in future!

You can try when we meet up during the F1 UIM shoot but I don't think it will be as sharp as any prime telephoto.
PS: I did not include my name in your list because I plan to go earlier and scout the village, hopefully also shoot a couple of motocross and stunt shots and not sure when I would get over to the other side.

[Drudkh]

Originally Posted by AncientMariner You can try when we meet up during the F1 UIM shoot but I don't think it will be as sharp as any prime telephoto. PS: I did not include my name in your list because I plan to go earlier and scout the village, hopefully also shoot a couple of motocross and stunt shots and not sure when I would get over to the other side.

no prob. hope to see your shots from the other side of the river.

[Zenten]

Thanks guys for the info, 5D is really something ...... must seriously consider it as a back-up camera.