D7200 exposure
Jan 27, 2017 17:21:19 #
I have recently upgraded from a D5000 to a D7200. I had done well with the 5000 and this was more a present to myself then a necessity. My impression with the 7200 is that with exactly the same ISO, f stop and shutter that I would have used with the 5000, I am getting pictures that are under exposed. I have not tried actual side by side comparison.
Is there anything about the 7200 that would explain this? I am dealing with it by simply increasing the ISO but I am wondering if there might be more to it.
First time post, though I have been reading and enjoying for a few months.
Is there anything about the 7200 that would explain this? I am dealing with it by simply increasing the ISO but I am wondering if there might be more to it.
First time post, though I have been reading and enjoying for a few months.
Jan 27, 2017 17:35:48 #
Temuna wrote:
Temuna - Welcome. Suggest checking for exposure compensation. Negative EV may have been inadvertently introduced when you first set up the camera (or it may have come that way, doubtful though that is . . .).I have recently upgraded from a D5000 to a D7200. ... (show quote)
Jan 27, 2017 18:06:22 #
Jan 27, 2017 18:40:37 #
Temuna wrote:
Thanks --- but part of the way I am dealing with it us by increasing exposure compensation.
Did you check the exposure compensation setting on your D5000? It might be set differently than your D7200.
Jan 28, 2017 06:08:00 #
How are you viewing the photos? I would view them side by side on your computer screen. Are you using the same lens on the D7200 as you used on the D5000? I know that you're using the same ISO, f stop, and shutter but a different lens can still make a slight difference.
Jan 28, 2017 07:19:52 #
Temuna wrote:
I have recently upgraded from a D5000 to a D7200. ... (show quote)
Welcome to our forum!
How about shooting in Auto?
Jan 28, 2017 07:34:45 #
If you just shot in auto a point and shoot camera would have done that job. The d7200 is capable of much more then that.
Jan 28, 2017 08:09:23 #
Same lens. Same settings. Since I still have the 5000 I will try taking set scenes with each camera body to confirm my impression.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Jan 28, 2017 09:34:32 #
Temuna wrote:
Same lens. Same settings. Since I still have the 5000 I will try taking set scenes with each camera body to confirm my impression.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I was just going to post this same thought. You can't tell if one camera is overexposing if you're not shooting the same scene. Try that and see what happens.
Jan 28, 2017 09:54:10 #
Something else to remember is that the D5000 is just 12.3mp & the D7200 is 24.3mp.
Jan 28, 2017 10:27:52 #
Jan 28, 2017 12:48:08 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
You should check if the metering modes are the same on both cameras. The only way to sure about a camera issue is to Photograph a gray card with a gray scale attached.
Jan 28, 2017 15:01:16 #
PhotoCadet2016 wrote:
If you just shot in auto a point and shoot camera would have done that job. The d7200 is capable of much more then that.
Probably the suggestion was just to see if there is a deeper problem. If it will work in Auto, then the problem is likely to be in his settings. If it does not work in Auto, then there may be a real camera problem.
Jan 28, 2017 15:29:50 #
Zero the exposure compensation on the top right of the body.
Then go to on the custom settings. On my D7100 its B5-fine tune exposure. There you can fine tune matrix, center weighted & spot metering. The latitude is I believe -5 to +5. Start taking shots in matrix first & in your case set it at +2 & give it a try.
I sent a D750 back to Adorama cause on two of the settings it was maxed. The next D750 only required +1 or +3 on the fine tuning scale.
You need to do this on all three modes till you achieve the correct exposure.
I rarely have to make any compensation on the top anymore.
Get your owners manual & study the fine tune exposure in the B section.
If you have to max out the fine tuning send it back.
Adorama gives you a 30 days to return it for another one. They send your old one back to Nikon as a defect.
Sometimes its better to purchase a refurbished unit from Nikon.
Then go to on the custom settings. On my D7100 its B5-fine tune exposure. There you can fine tune matrix, center weighted & spot metering. The latitude is I believe -5 to +5. Start taking shots in matrix first & in your case set it at +2 & give it a try.
I sent a D750 back to Adorama cause on two of the settings it was maxed. The next D750 only required +1 or +3 on the fine tuning scale.
You need to do this on all three modes till you achieve the correct exposure.
I rarely have to make any compensation on the top anymore.
Get your owners manual & study the fine tune exposure in the B section.
If you have to max out the fine tuning send it back.
Adorama gives you a 30 days to return it for another one. They send your old one back to Nikon as a defect.
Sometimes its better to purchase a refurbished unit from Nikon.
Jan 28, 2017 16:09:04 #
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