atlneo Posted November 4, 2016 Share #1 Posted November 4, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Every time I have to push the camera against my nose or forehead to use the exposure compensation! Anyone agree with me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lawman Posted November 4, 2016 Share #2 Posted November 4, 2016 Every time I have to push the camera against my nose or forehead to use the exposure compensation! Anyone agree with me? Put a silicone bumper on it - works great!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
willeica Posted November 4, 2016 Share #3 Posted November 4, 2016 Leaving aside nose contact, it is a very poor design. The Fujifilm X-Pro 2 gets it just right. I hope that Leica get it right the next time around. They were able to do this with the D-Lux, albeit by copying Panasonic. William Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted November 4, 2016 Share #4 Posted November 4, 2016 I don't understand. Can someone explain? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted November 4, 2016 Share #5 Posted November 4, 2016 I think that the TO describes the problem that you have to press a button in front of the M in order to use the exposure compensation function, which then in turn presses the camera against his face. If this is the case, the TO should look at the manual. The camera can be set such that the exposure compensation is used by simply turning the thumb wheel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwesi Posted November 4, 2016 Share #6 Posted November 4, 2016 I think that the TO describes the problem that you have to press a button in front of the M in order to use the exposure compensation function, which then in turn presses the camera against his face. If this is the case, the TO should look at the manual. The camera can be set such that the exposure compensation is used by simply turning the thumb wheel. I also use the thumb wheel. It's very natural and makes me wonder if the front button was really necessary. Aesthetically speaking, I wish it wasn't there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 5, 2016 Share #7 Posted November 5, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) The front button activates the focus aids when using LV or EVF. Quite useful for lenses without RF coupling. Adding a little rubber bump to the button makes it quite easy to use -a Lawman mentioned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlneo Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted November 5, 2016 I think that the TO describes the problem that you have to press a button in front of the M in order to use the exposure compensation function, which then in turn presses the camera against his face. If this is the case, the TO should look at the manual. The camera can be set such that the exposure compensation is used by simply turning the thumb wheel. Thanks! I just figured out how to do exposure compensation just with the wheel. Now problem solved! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmahto Posted November 5, 2016 Share #9 Posted November 5, 2016 Somehow I never had a problem pressing the front button (without need for silicon bumper). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman Posted November 5, 2016 Share #10 Posted November 5, 2016 Leaving aside nose contact, it is a very poor design. The Fujifilm X-Pro 2 gets it just right. I hope that Leica get it right the next time around. They were able to do this with the D-Lux, albeit by copying Panasonic. William The D-Lux is a Panasonic and they used a knob which I'd rather see used for ISO!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted November 5, 2016 Share #11 Posted November 5, 2016 What front button? I can't find it on my M262 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman Posted November 5, 2016 Share #12 Posted November 5, 2016 What front button? I can't find it on my M262 That's because you don't have one!! No evf so no need for one. Use the menu or thumb wheel to change exposure compensation... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian H Posted November 5, 2016 Share #13 Posted November 5, 2016 Hate is a very strong word for such a minor indiscretion on such a wonderful camera Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted November 5, 2016 Share #14 Posted November 5, 2016 Leaving aside nose contact, it is a very poor design. The Fujifilm X-Pro 2 gets it just right. I hope that Leica get it right the next time around. They were able to do this with the D-Lux, albeit by copying Panasonic. William Which kind of camera do you refer to? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlindstrom Posted November 5, 2016 Share #15 Posted November 5, 2016 That's because you don't have one!! No evf so no need for one. Use the menu or thumb wheel to change exposure compensation... I think you missed the smiley.. he was just rubbing it in, with satisfaction of living without such problems as described by the OP. Btw, he's right... I don't have this problem on my m262 either! [emoji23] //Juha Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted November 5, 2016 Share #16 Posted November 5, 2016 I didn't have the "problem", either, even when using the front button. As the thumb rests firmly on the back of the camera, it counteracts the force applied to the front button and the camera will not move at all. Perhaps this is some kind of dexterity attained by playing the piano, who knows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted November 5, 2016 Share #17 Posted November 5, 2016 I think that the TO describes the problem that you have to press a button in front of the M in order to use the exposure compensation function, which then in turn presses the camera against his face. If this is the case, the TO should look at the manual. The camera can be set such that the exposure compensation is used by simply turning the thumb wheel. Ah! I have used direct exposure compensation for so long I'd forgotten there was another way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
willeica Posted November 5, 2016 Share #18 Posted November 5, 2016 I use both the M240 and the X-Pro 2. For me the exposure compensation on the M240 is slow and clunky. I have the front button disabled. I prefer, however, to make the exposure decision as I walk towards a subject and for that the X-Pro 2 system is much faster and much more intuitive. I would prefer that system on a Leica M. It is also easier to use with the camera to my eye. My personal preferences, of course, but I have never liked the system on the M240. William Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted November 5, 2016 Share #19 Posted November 5, 2016 Ah! I have used direct exposure compensation for so long I'd forgotten there was another way. I hadn't, but I didn't remember how it was turned off and on, and both the camera and the manual are on another floor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted November 5, 2016 Share #20 Posted November 5, 2016 X-Pro 2: "Rotate the exposure compensation dial to adjust exposure when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects.". The compensation factor is displayed in the VF. M: Rotate the exposure compensation dial to adjust exposure when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. The compensation factor is displayed in the RF. The only difference I can see is that the X-Pro 2 lacks an RF but has an EVF. Hence, it will show some kind of approximation of the altered exposure. If you prefer having an EVF or even an VF, choose a camera with that kind of feature, and if you prefer having an RF, use that. Each option has its consequences. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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