Nikon D3400 with 10-20MM lens Pictures Overexposed
Jul 11, 2020 02:12:36 #
inclinerr
Loc: South Carolina, United States
I have a Nikon D3400 with a new 10-20MM lens. All firmware/software has been updated to current level.
All the pictures taken outdoors are approximately 1 to 2 stops over exposed.
Indoor pictures are fine.
In the view finder everything looks fine.
The histogram for pictures in camera is blown out to the right in highlights.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
All the pictures taken outdoors are approximately 1 to 2 stops over exposed.
Indoor pictures are fine.
In the view finder everything looks fine.
The histogram for pictures in camera is blown out to the right in highlights.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Jul 11, 2020 03:28:24 #
Jul 11, 2020 05:03:10 #
Pablo8 wrote:
What ISO are you using.
and what shutter speed are you using
Jul 11, 2020 06:01:45 #
inclinerr wrote:
I have a Nikon D3400 with a new 10-20MM lens. All firmware/software has been updated to current level.
All the pictures taken outdoors are approximately 1 to 2 stops over exposed.
Indoor pictures are fine.
In the view finder everything looks fine.
The histogram for pictures in camera is blown out to the right in highlights.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
All the pictures taken outdoors are approximately 1 to 2 stops over exposed.
Indoor pictures are fine.
In the view finder everything looks fine.
The histogram for pictures in camera is blown out to the right in highlights.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Adjust your exposure settings.
Make sure you are metering the most appropriate area within the frame.
Jul 11, 2020 07:49:12 #
We can all guess. But, the best way to determine the problem and solution is to post an example JPEG (or few) that show the problem, being sure to store the attachment. We can see the camera settings in the EXIF data and point to the specific setting causing the problem.
Jul 11, 2020 08:53:51 #
Load photos done both indoors and outdoors. Make sure to check the "store original" box. There are a variety of things can can cause this. If you check the "store original" box when loading the photos, we can see the metadata.
Jul 12, 2020 08:58:36 #
Check the ASA number on the outside of the film box. Also, make sure you never accidentally open the back of the camera before rewinding the... Oh wait... Wrong century.
Jul 12, 2020 09:05:39 #
fourlocks wrote:
Check the ASA number on the outside of the film box. Also, make sure you never accidentally open the back of the camera before rewinding the... Oh wait... Wrong century.
You live in “Spacetown”, Cowhampshire, USA ! Talk about wrong century ! (I’m from Lawrence and Methuen.)
Jul 12, 2020 09:24:11 #
Let me reinforce that analyzing one of those images will give us a better idea of what could be going on and could be most helpful to give you the best advise.
I respectfully would like to ask you if indeed you know how to expose for your subjects. When using digital it is most important to meter for an important highlight considering that a highlight is not a middle tonality and that exposure compensation is necessary. Matrix or evaluative metering IS NOT the best exposure modality to use, center weighted or spot metering are more accurate because they are predictable in their results. Remember that matrix or evaluative metering compensates the exposure but it is impossible to know by how much. No control if you ask me.
In my humble experience modern exposure meters are very accurate. With digital it is most important not to blow important highlights and that is the main reason why metering from a highlight is so important. Shadows offer no problems and in post opening those shadows is easily done. To recover lost highliths is not an easy task.
Wiithout looking at one of your images it is impossible to ascertain what is it really going on but knowing exposure is for sure something that goes with basic photography.
I respectfully would like to ask you if indeed you know how to expose for your subjects. When using digital it is most important to meter for an important highlight considering that a highlight is not a middle tonality and that exposure compensation is necessary. Matrix or evaluative metering IS NOT the best exposure modality to use, center weighted or spot metering are more accurate because they are predictable in their results. Remember that matrix or evaluative metering compensates the exposure but it is impossible to know by how much. No control if you ask me.
In my humble experience modern exposure meters are very accurate. With digital it is most important not to blow important highlights and that is the main reason why metering from a highlight is so important. Shadows offer no problems and in post opening those shadows is easily done. To recover lost highliths is not an easy task.
Wiithout looking at one of your images it is impossible to ascertain what is it really going on but knowing exposure is for sure something that goes with basic photography.
Jul 12, 2020 10:04:29 #
Jul 12, 2020 13:44:02 #
I am wondering if the focus point may have been moved off-center? Also what metering mode are you using spot or? If spot metering is being used is it tracking the focus point?
Jul 12, 2020 18:24:05 #
inclinerr
Loc: South Carolina, United States
Sorry but I'm up in years and move slowly. Picture is coming shortly. Please stay tuned.
Jul 12, 2020 18:28:41 #
inclinerr
Loc: South Carolina, United States
here is a sample picture. I always shoot in Nikon NEF file format
Jul 12, 2020 18:35:26 #
Both files have EC - Exposure Compensation - set to +5. Turn this back to ZERO and / or your desired EC value.
Jul 12, 2020 18:36:34 #
inclinerr
Loc: South Carolina, United States
inclinerr wrote:
here is a sample picture. I always shoot in Nikon NEF file format
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