EOS 20D - Why two "On" modes?

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Was trying to stop up with the Quick Control Dial and I wasn't getting the
camera to sop up or down, despite having done it before, until I noticed
that there were two modes it could be in to be on (que?)

Anyway, had me confused until I got my mitts on my user guide (read: newbie
to 20D).

Just was wondering why this was so. Perhaps to stop unwanted control
changes?

Trev

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Yup, only a matter of time before you accidentally adjust the exposure
compensation.

Set it to middle position unless you want to adjust exposure compensation.


"Jim Townsend" <not@real.address> wrote in message
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> Trevor wrote:
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> The bottom on/off switch is the main power and yes, the second 'on' switch
> by the large dial is to disable it so you don't accidentally bump the
> exposure compensation..
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> If you haven't done this yet, you will do it eventually :-)
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If you shoot in manual mode, I assume you are using studio flash and using a
light meter.

Shooting in manual mode is even worst, and even more of a reason to select
the middle position.

In manual mode, it is very easy to adjust the aperture a few stops
inadvertently.




"Dirty Harry" <nopsam@nojust.com> wrote in message
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> I leave the wheel enabled at all times...but I mostly shoot in M.
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