on button

[biggin]

what is the difference in using your 20 d in the on position compared to the position with the littleodd shaped line~. I am talking about the position past the on spot. Thanks for a reply from anyone!

[blue_max]

I'll do it Bob,

If you have a manual, it will explain it more clearly as it is pretty fundamental to the operation of the camera.

Graham

[biggin]

I do have a manual but I guess I am not to smart because I do not understand. Do all shooting modes work in the on position or do I have to put it on the funny line position to use any of the creative shooting modes?

[jimlp]

I do have a manual but I guess I am not to smart because I do not understand. Do all shooting modes work in the on position or do I have to put it on the funny line position to use any of the creative shooting modes?

The position you are reffering to activates the Quick Control Dial on the back of the camera that allows you to dial in exposure compensation (among other things), some people (myself included) will flip back to the on position if they are working in and enviroment where exposure will be consistent (flash, studio work.....etc) so they will not accidentally dial in exposure compensation by inadvertantly hitting the dial.

[biggin]

Thanks I got it now! How about this question since you are willing to help out? Should the 20 d have a built in screen protector with it or do I need to get something to put over it?

[smirchfa]

A guard does not come with the 20D - you should only need the screen guard if you have sandpaper glued to the end of your nose. :p Seriously, I believe that if you take reasonable care of your equipment, the screen will be fine. No scratches on mine so far...

[biggin]

Thank you for your help! I am pretty clumsy so I think I will put one on it anyway! Better safe than out some money to canon.

[robertwgross]

I put a piece of two-inch-wide clear packing tape on my screen, and then I trimmed it with an X-Acto knife. I figure I'll replace it every six months or whenever it gets really dinged.

As for the power switch, I always turn mine past On to the second On mark. This is since I am routinely doing something with the rear Quick Control Dial.

Some users, however, will take some meter readings, set up a specific Exposure Compensation, and then they want to lock it there. Switching to the first On position should do that.

---Bob Gross---