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 07/18/2005 05:41:24 PM · #1
Here's the problem: When I review images on my Canon 300D lcd screen, the exposure looks fine, but then when I download them, the images are actually darker - sometimes to the point of being under-exposed.

I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem, or if there is a way to correct this without buying expensive software as I'm broke.
 07/18/2005 05:44:09 PM · #2
Originally posted by ShutterPug:
Here's the problem: When I review images on my Canon 300D lcd screen, the exposure looks fine, but then when I download them, the images are actually darker - sometimes to the point of being under-exposed.

I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem, or if there is a way to correct this without buying expensive software as I'm broke.

That's normal, you have to check the histogram! NEVER trust the LCD!!! Just to show you one reason... look at the LCD on your 300D from a very low angle, then from a very high angle... what happened?
 07/18/2005 05:47:00 PM · #3
Always check the histogram. If the graph is too far to the left, it's probably underexposed. If the graph is too far to the right, it's probably overexposed. Areas that are overexposed will flash.
 07/18/2005 05:50:30 PM · #4
Does not matter what angle I hold it - the images downloaded are always darker than the darkest angle I can see on the lcd. Sorta negates reason for having an lcd on the camera. I knkew that LCD computer screens can make images look funky - that;s why I don't vote on images using my laptop, but wait until I am at home on my PC with a CRT. I just did not realize how off the LCD on the camera is. Guess I was hoping there was a trick to get it to look at least close to the exposure of the downloaded image.
 07/18/2005 05:53:02 PM · #5
Did you try changing the LCD brightness on your camera? Its in the menu. That could make a difference.

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my typing sucks.

Message edited by author 2005-07-18 17:53:31.
 07/18/2005 05:56:06 PM · #6
Originally posted by dahkota:
Did you try changing the LCD brightness on your camera? Its in the menu. That could make a difference.

d

my typing sucks.


yep - tried that at all settings - does not make much difference.

07/18/2005 05:58:17 PM · #7
The exposure will not be accurate on the LCD, period. Like I said earlier, you have to trust your histogram.
 07/18/2005 05:59:05 PM · #8
Can you upload one so we can see it?

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 07/18/2005 06:23:17 PM · #9
ok - I looked back at the histogram of the darker image and it went from the left side to mid-window....too dark. I just shot another, which on the lcd looked like it might be over-exposed, but the histogram said it was not. So, I guess I just have to train myself to use the histogram on the camera instead of trusting the lcd screen.

Now - if I am out hiking, should I have the camera set for AEB then so that I will get three different exposures of each shot? The shots I take while hiking are usually of wildlife and you often don't have time to fiddle with the display and histogram as the shot will be lost by the time you get done. Has anyone used the AEB and if so, do you set it for 1/2 stops or 1/3 stops (have the hack installed so I can do either)
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