D50 Questions

[GadgetRick]

Ok, had my D50 for a while now and have been learning more and more about how to use it properly. However, I have two questions I cannot seem to get figured out.

First, how can I determine how many shutter clicks I have on this camera (or any other for that matter)? I bought it used and plan to buy another camera later this year for other projects and I (typically) buy used. I just don't know how to determine how many clicks.

More importantly, I cannot, for the life of me, figure out how to set exposure compensation. I shoot manual and, when you hold down the exposure compensation button and spin the wheel on the back, that sets the aperture. I have looked everywhere to learn how to set exposure compensation. Even on Ken Rockwell's site he says:

"Hold it (exposure compensation button) and spin the rear dial to change the brightness of your pictures."

Again, this sets the aperture so I'm confused.

Thanks!

[ARKreations]

Exposure compensation and manual mode are contradictions. Exposure compensation is used in other (auto/semi-auto) modes. The concept of compensated exposure in manual mode is done by adjusting settings - manually.

The exposure count of your camera can be obtained from the EXIF data - look for a program called "Opanda".

[GadgetRick]

Originally Posted by krossk

Exposure compensation and manual mode are contradictions. Exposure compensation is used in other (auto/semi-auto) modes. The concept of compensated exposure in manual mode is done by adjusting settings - manually.

The exposure count of your camera can be obtained from the EXIF data - look for a program called "Opanda".

I kinda figured this (re: exposure comp) but was wondering if I was missing anything. Thanks for clearing it up for me.

Will check out Opanda.

Thanks!