Quick M7 EV question

[kzphoto]

If I adjust the ASA on my M7, it's the same thing as just dialing the EV up or down?

IE, I have 400 ASA film, I want to over expose by 2/3 stop. I can move the ASA dial to 250, or add +2/3 EV.

Is this correct?

 

[sojournerphoto]

Yes, just don't forget to turn the film speed dial back if you use that option

 

[kzphoto]

Okay, sweet. That's what I thought.

 

[Tim Gray]

Yes, they are the same.

The nice thing about doing it with the EV dial is if you always wanted to rate your film 1/3 of stop slower, no matter what the ISO, then you can dial in +1/3 and the camera will adjust the exposure based off the ISO read and the +1/3.

 

[sepiareverb]

You won't forget. There is that helpful blinking dot to remind you.

 

[kdemas]

Yes, they are the same.

The nice thing about doing it with the EV dial is if you always wanted to rate your film 1/3 of stop slower, no matter what the ISO, then you can dial in +1/3 and the camera will adjust the exposure based off the ISO read and the +1/3.

...and that's exactly what I usually do 🙂

Kevin- Did you get an M7? If so, welcome to the club!

 

[kdemas]

PS- I just noticed you said "my M7" so my question has been answered. Congrats!

 

[J J Kapsberger]

You won't forget. There is that helpful blinking dot to remind you.

Genius that I am, I usually—always—miss the blinking dot. I've learned the hard way, always return the back door ISO wheel to the default position for the roll.