5D Classic menu question...

Ok, I know some of you might think I'm stupid, but I have to ask this question: I come from owning a T1i, 50D, and now a 7D (I still have the T1i, wife uses it), and I am so used to the menu screen on them that shows the ISO, aperture, shutter speed, etc, and using the various buttons I can see what I am changing.

Well, I just purchased a used 5D Classic, and I don't see that menu anywhere!! With my 7D, I tap the shutter button, and there it is... but when I tap the shutter button, the LCD is black, blank, and the only way to see the setting and change them is by the top LCD panel.

So my question is: Am I seeing things, or is the only way to visibly change shutter speed, etc, by the top LCD panel? I am new to the 5Dc, so be gentle with me...

Thanks.

Ken

Shutter speed, aperture, and ISO are always displayed on the top LCD and in the viewfinder for a couple of seconds after half-pressing the shutter button.

there should be a "info" button on the side i believe. but get used to looking at the top LCD it's so much easier. i don't even use the screen anymore.

nikesupremedunk wrote in post #13078732
there should be a "info" button on the side i believe. but get used to looking at the top LCD it's so much easier. i don't even use the screen anymore.

Info shows the current date, time, picture style, free card space, etc, ISO, but not the current shutter speed or aperture. When reviewing a shot, it will display the exposure mode, ISO, SS, aperture, EC, etc. for that shot.

Ken, are you saying you purchaised camera without original box?
I RTFM of 5Dc well before I purchaised it.
http://209.129.49.56 …ts/manuals/EOS5​DIM-EN.pdf

Ko.

Back of camera, left side are four buttons. Press bottom button (> to display photo. While photo is displayed, press INFO button to cycle through 1) photo with no info, 2) photo with some exposure info, and 3) maximum info including histogram. Whichever choice is made here, that's how screen looks after a shutter press.

Yep, on the 5Dc, all the pre-shot info is on the top LCD; the rear LCD remains resolutely dark. Post facto, you can see your shot by pressing the bottom left button. Then, pressing the INFO, you can cycle through a basic exposure info mode (shutter speed and aperture); pressing INFO again will give you more detailed info, including histogram.

kenjancef wrote in post #13078647
Ok, I know some of you might think I'm stupid, but I have to ask this question: I come from owning a T1i, 50D, and now a 7D (I still have the T1i, wife uses it), and I am so used to the menu screen on them that shows the ISO, aperture, shutter speed, etc, and using the various buttons I can see what I am changing.

Well, I just purchased a used 5D Classic, and I don't see that menu anywhere!! With my 7D, I tap the shutter button, and there it is... but when I tap the shutter button, the LCD is black, blank, and the only way to see the setting and change them is by the top LCD panel.

So my question is: Am I seeing things, or is the only way to visibly change shutter speed, etc, by the top LCD panel? I am new to the 5Dc, so be gentle with me...

Thanks.

Ken

I see now I missed the question!

The answer is: Yes.

Lol... this is what I am talking about... if I have to use the top LCD that is fine, I will manage. And I can't wait to start experimenting with it!

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With no images being replayed, pressing Info will show you "stuff" but you need to look at the upper screen to see the Aperture and shutter speed and other "stuff". The ISO doesn't show unless you press the ISO button, or take a shot, press the Play review button, and then, if your Info is set, you can see the ISO (and other "stuff").

And yes, the 5DC is an older model without all the "stuff" you get with the 50D, 60D and 7D. That's part of being a Classic!

@ the Live View & QCD generation.

Get used to the top menu. Makes life very easy once you figure it all out. Good luck. It's a great camera.

SuzyView wrote in post #13080578
Get used to the top menu. Makes life very easy once you figure it all out. Good luck. It's a great camera.

I can't imagine having to power up the back LCD to adjust my exposure settings. The only time having it on top is a problem is when its on a tripod and the distance from my eye to the display is less than my eye's MFD.

^^ I'm with that. I do find when using a tripod in some conditions that top-only display is a challenge. Especially doing a sunset or something else that requires a number of shots with lighting changes.

Other than that, in most cases I don't mind not having a back display.

Hmmm, my 5Dc shows shutter speed and aperture (and meter) in the viewfinder. Also ISO if I press the DRIVE-ISO button.