Nikon D7500 - Dark Pictures using auto
Apr 14, 2020 15:25:48 #
hi guys - can anybody point me in right direction - using a Nikon D7500 with kit 18-140mm lens
the issue I am having is pictures coming out much darker than I would like whilst using Auto (not completely dark but certainly not bright)
would this be a lens issue or camera setting ? I used John Greengo quick start program whilst setting up menu and am going around in circles looking an answer
the issue I am having is pictures coming out much darker than I would like whilst using Auto (not completely dark but certainly not bright)
would this be a lens issue or camera setting ? I used John Greengo quick start program whilst setting up menu and am going around in circles looking an answer
Apr 14, 2020 15:28:14 #
A good possibility is that you have accidentally set some minus compensation
Apr 14, 2020 15:33:24 #
Start with basics, save any custom settings in menu, then reset to default...but also agree with minus EV compensation, try using a different lens
Apr 14, 2020 15:35:55 #
ron james wrote:
hi guys - can anybody point me in right direction - using a Nikon D7500 with kit 18-140mm lens
the issue I am having is pictures coming out much darker than I would like whilst using Auto (not completely dark but certainly not bright)
would this be a lens issue or camera setting ? I used John Greengo quick start program whilst setting up menu and am going around in circles looking an answer
the issue I am having is pictures coming out much darker than I would like whilst using Auto (not completely dark but certainly not bright)
would this be a lens issue or camera setting ? I used John Greengo quick start program whilst setting up menu and am going around in circles looking an answer
As always,
Post some examples and click on “Store Original” so we can see the metadata.
Otherwise, we’re just guessing.
Apr 14, 2020 15:40:28 #
ron james wrote:
hi guys - can anybody point me in right direction - using a Nikon D7500 with kit 18-140mm lens
the issue I am having is pictures coming out much darker than I would like whilst using Auto (not completely dark but certainly not bright)
would this be a lens issue or camera setting ? I used John Greengo quick start program whilst setting up menu and am going around in circles looking an answer
the issue I am having is pictures coming out much darker than I would like whilst using Auto (not completely dark but certainly not bright)
would this be a lens issue or camera setting ? I used John Greengo quick start program whilst setting up menu and am going around in circles looking an answer
Ron,
Do not know John Greengo and what he preaches.
You can ask him directly.
https://www.johngreengo.com/contact/
Apr 14, 2020 15:53:56 #
I have the same camera. Go to Menu then to ISO settings and move the setting one notch to the right. If still dark try another notch. Can't guarantee this but worth a try is it not?
Apr 14, 2020 15:55:09 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
As always,
Post some examples and click on “Store Original” so we can see the metadata.
Otherwise, we’re just guessing.
Post some examples and click on “Store Original” so we can see the metadata.
Otherwise, we’re just guessing.
Apr 14, 2020 15:57:30 #
dasgeiss wrote:
I have the same camera. Go to Menu then to ISO settings and move the setting one notch to the right. If still dark try another notch. Can't guarantee this but worth a try is it not?
Upping the ISO won't do any good if the camera's metering is setting the exposure. High ISO will just change the shutter/aperture numbers but the exposure will be the same. The exposure compensation is more likely to be the problem.
Apr 14, 2020 16:00:33 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
Upping the ISO won't do any good if the camera's metering is setting the exposure. High ISO will just change the shutter/aperture numbers but the exposure will be the same. The exposure compensation is more likely to be the problem.
Apr 14, 2020 16:53:57 #
many thanks for advice - I will start afresh from tomorrow and try the options recommended -will let you know results
cheers
ron
cheers
ron
Apr 14, 2020 17:15:24 #
ron james wrote:
many thanks for advice - I will start afresh from tomorrow and try the options recommended -will let you know results
cheers
ron
cheers
ron
Apr 14, 2020 17:17:06 #
Apr 14, 2020 17:20:31 #
The first image looks normal to me.
You have shades area (dark) and bright areas (light).
The meter averaged everything and this is the result.
No blown highlights, so the shaded areas wound up darker.
The second seems darker, but angling my view on the laptop screen changes the brightness.
You have shades area (dark) and bright areas (light).
The meter averaged everything and this is the result.
No blown highlights, so the shaded areas wound up darker.
The second seems darker, but angling my view on the laptop screen changes the brightness.
Apr 14, 2020 17:28:23 #
ron james wrote:
You didn't enable the download option ("store original") for the two-duck close-up, so we can't tell if there's a setting gone amiss, nor can we confirm whether you were in auto exposure mode. Please re-post that one; click the "store original" box prior to clicking "add attachment."two examples of dark pictures using auto
Longshadow explained how the camera interpreted the scene in your first shot. It's important to learn metering modes, along with understanding basic exposure. It will all come together for you, hang in there, study and practice!
Apr 14, 2020 18:06:17 #
The EXIF data in the first photo indicates that it was taken with a D7100, not a D7500.
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