Control ring - what you use it for?

[tpatana]

I've had RF body only for few months now, and I still haven't figured out anything useful to be used with the control ring.

I'm curious, what people are using it for?

 

[Dave Williams]

Nothing at all! I was recommended to get the control ring adapter...I haven't got any RF lenses... but as far as I'm concerned it's an unneeded extra expense. I have the three dials set for S/S, Aperture and ISO so that's me happy. There is no way I can hand hold the camera with a large lens and use the control ring, perhaps if it was tripod mounted it might be useful though. There is always the danger that you change whatever it's set to change by accidentally moving it when you are carrying the camera too.

 

[Kevin.sim]

I have it set to exposure compensation since I can control the other three with the other dials on the body. The exposure compensation gets used if I flip the ISO to auto in certain shooting situations.

 

[Dave Williams]

I did consider that function @Kevin.sim but for the reasons of accidentally changing it I decided I wouldn't need it that often anyway.

 

[Kevin.sim]

I did consider that function @Kevin.sim but for the reasons of accidentally changing it I decided I wouldn't need it that often anyway.

Yes it can be inadvertently adjusted but is handy to have. I find I'm forgetful sometimes of checking my settings anyways before shooting

 

[tpatana]

Yes it can be inadvertently adjusted but is handy to have. I find I'm forgetful sometimes of checking my settings anyways before shooting

Yea I was considering EC but rejected the idea for exactly that reason. Especially shooting sports or events, often you don't have time to check the settings or even chimp the pictures.

I'm wondering if there's some item that would be either obvious change, and/or something that doesn't really matter too much if it's incorrect.

The front button on R5 I've configured to switch between eye-AF on/off, and that's quite handy.

 

[Lens Creations]

I also have it set to exposure compensation. Can't say it gets much use but I enjoy having it as an option. I have yet to accidentally turn it so I'm thinking it'll live there for a while.

 

[Lens Creations]

Yea I was considering EC but rejected the idea for exactly that reason. Especially shooting sports or events, often you don't have time to check the settings or even chimp the pictures.

I'm wondering if there's some item that would be either obvious change, and/or something that doesn't really matter too much if it's incorrect.

The front button on R5 I've configured to switch between eye-AF on/off, and that's quite handy.

I can't even really reach the front button so I pretend it's not there. Am I the only one with this issue?

 

[Dave Williams]

I can't even really reach the front button so I pretend it's not there. Am I the only one with this issue?

I presume you are talking about the control ring and buttons on an RF lens? I have to agree that I have never used the buttons on my telephoto lenses either. They are hidden under lens coats and even its they weren't by the time I found then it would be too late anyway! The control ring in the EF-EOSR adapter is right up against the camera body so with a short lens it's easy to use no doubt.

 

[Lens Creations]

I presume you are talking about the control ring and buttons on an RF lens? I have to agree that I have never used the buttons on my telephoto lenses either. They are hidden under lens coats and even its they weren't by the time I found then it would be too late anyway! The control ring in the EF-EOSR adapter is right up against the camera body so with a short lens it's easy to use no doubt.

I mean the button on the front of the camera body between the lens and hand grip. My finger can’t reach it unless I adjust my palm fwrd. So I’ve deemed it useless for my apparent smaller hands haha