I have tried every setting possible in every setting.... in and outside..... and every one of my pic's are still to dark, especially the ones inside. I use both of the flashes that are on the camera.... does anyone have any advice??
2006-08-08 13:39:55 · 5 answers · asked by Ginger R 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
First, make sure you are in either Program or Aperture priority mode (P or A), and that you're using a fairly recent auto focus lens (should say AF somewhere on the lens) and not an older manual focus lens which won't meter properly. Also, make sure you haven't mistakenly turned on exposure compensation (you don't see a -1.0 or something like that anywhere in the display).
Second, what do you mean by "too dark"? If you are judging that just by using the LCD screen on the back - don't. Download photos to your computer and adjust levels (with Photoshop or other editing software) to see if that helps.
Most digital cameras (esp. Nikons) are calibrated to slightly "underexpose" compared to what most people would expect with a film camera. The reason for this, is so you won't "blow out" or lose detail in the highlights of really white or bright parts of your photograph. So it's somewhat "normal" for photos to "appear" darker than what you're used to. For a longer and more detailed explanation look here: http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/digital-exposure.htm
2006-08-11 11:04:04 · answer #1 · answered by barrabe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the above suggestions, it may be that you have not QUITE twisted your lens all the way into position. That last millimeter might be kind of scary to you as it take an extra little bit of effort and you might think it's not supposed to turn any farther. If your lens is not all the way on, it will not operate correctly and you'll get poor exposures. Hmm. Come to think of it, though, this would leave the aperture wide open, so they'd be lighter rather than darker.
If you are not using a "DX" lens, but using a regular lens from a previous camera, be sure to use the little button to lock it in the minimum aperture (largest number - smallest opening) so that it works correctly with your automatic functions. Again, I don't know if this would solve your problem of photos being too dark, because I think it leaves the lens in maximum aperture.
Haha - since I typed before I thought this out, I may as well post the message anyway as it just might help someone else.
2006-08-08 18:01:22 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds a little strange......but have you checked what ASA the camera is set at? Push the menu button as find the ASA setting. Is it at ASA 200? If that is the case and you have the camera set to shutter priority you will probably get a image that is too dark. But that really shouldn't matter if you use the flash. Did the lens come with the camera? It might be a bad aperture in the lens. Or you might have accidentally hit the exposure compensation dial and set it to purposely under expose. (This would be my guess.) If it is none of those I would take it back to the store and see if they will trade it out.
2006-08-08 14:05:00 · answer #3 · answered by John S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you set on Auto or Program mode?
Sounds to me that you might be in aperture or shutter priority
2006-08-08 13:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by Skypilot49 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I recommand you to try google picasa.
picasa is a Google's photo software. It's what should've come with your camera.
It can Edit , organise and Share you picture and small video clips.
It's very easy to use and is free, just like Google
Download it free in here:
http://www.adcenter.net.cn/google-picasa/
Good Luck!
2006-08-08 19:53:43 · answer #5 · answered by picasa_better 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋