It seems that when the light sensor for the auto LCD brightness control is blocked or unblocked from ambient light, the LCD brightness remains the same. I am wondering if I have a dud or are there any other 5D3 owners seeing the same thing? Thanks
mrmarks Senior Member 822 posts Likes: 11 Joined Jan 2010 More info | Apr 11, 2012 11:12 | #1 It seems that when the light sensor for the auto LCD brightness control is blocked or unblocked from ambient light, the LCD brightness remains the same. I am wondering if I have a dud or are there any other 5D3 owners seeing the same thing? Thanks
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Apr 12, 2012 05:34 | #2 OK, just confirmed that there's no malfunction in the auto brightness control. It's just not doing the auto adjustment in real time like in 5D2. The sensor takes a reading when the preview button is pressed.
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pd2002 Hatchling 9 posts Joined Mar 2008 More info | Apr 12, 2012 08:50 | #3 same as you, hope they'll release firmware fix asap. so annoying!
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modchild Goldmember  1,469 posts Likes: 3 Joined Jul 2011 Location: Lincoln, Uk More info | Apr 12, 2012 09:53 | #4 I just find it easier to put it on manual and set it to what looks good for me. I always think I've under or over exposed when it's on auto. EOS 5D MkIII, EOS 70D, EOS 650D, EOS M, Canon 24-70 f2.8L MkII, Canon 70-200 f2.8L IS MkII, Canon 100 f2.8L Macro, Canon 17-40 f4L IS, Canon 24-105 f4L IS, Canon 300 f4L IS, Canon 85 f1.8, Canon 50 f1.4, Canon 40 f2.8 STM, Canon 35 f2, Sigma 150-500 OS, Tamron 18-270 PZD, Tamron 28-300 VC, 580EX II Flash, Nissin Di866 MkII Flash, Sigma EM 140 Macro Flash and other bits.
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