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exposure very inaccurate on EOS 10D?
I have an EOS 10D that frequently snap photos with one to two stop
over/under, judging by the histogram. This inaccuracy extends to the flash. About half the photos are like this. Now when I take photos with it, I have to check the histogram, adjust exposure and flash exposure, then re-shoot the same shot. It has been this way ever since I got it. After upgrading the firmware, it is the same. Has anyone experienced this? Also, with a 550EX attached, sometimes the flash goes into stroboscopic mode for half a second when I'm previewing the photos on the camera. |
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exposure very inaccurate on EOS 10D?
I have an EOS 10D that frequently snap photos with one to two stop
over/under, judging by the histogram. This inaccuracy extends to the flash. About half the photos are like this. Now when I take photos with it, I have to check the histogram, adjust exposure and flash exposure, then re-shoot the same shot. It has been this way ever since I got it. After upgrading the firmware, it is the same. Has anyone experienced this? Also, with a 550EX attached, sometimes the flash goes into stroboscopic mode for half a second when I'm previewing the photos on the camera. SEEMS TO ME LIKE ME YOU ARE NOT VERY ENAMOURED BY CANON PRODUCTS.MY EOS 300 D IS CRAP ALSO...RGDS TO ALL FROM TBM... --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.710 / Virus Database: 466 - Release Date: 23/06/2004 |
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exposure very inaccurate on EOS 10D?
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wrote: I have an EOS 10D that frequently snap photos with one to two stop over/under, judging by the histogram. This inaccuracy extends to the flash. About half the photos are like this. Now when I take photos with it, I have to check the histogram, adjust exposure and flash exposure, then re-shoot the same shot. It has been this way ever since I got it. After upgrading the firmware, it is the same. Has anyone experienced this? I've had no exposure problems...no problems of any kind with my 10D. But then, I'm a highly trained (former) professional. |
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exposure very inaccurate on EOS 10D?
"Randall Ainsworth" wrote in message
... In article , peter wrote: I have an EOS 10D that frequently snap photos with one to two stop over/under, judging by the histogram. This inaccuracy extends to the flash. About half the photos are like this. Now when I take photos with it, I have to check the histogram, adjust exposure and flash exposure, then re-shoot the same shot. It has been this way ever since I got it. After upgrading the firmware, it is the same. Has anyone experienced this? I've had no exposure problems...no problems of any kind with my 10D. But then, I'm a highly trained (former) professional. Don't try this at home!(?) ;-) -- Skip Middleton http://www.shadowcatcherimagery.com |
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exposure very inaccurate on EOS 10D?
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peter wrote: I have an EOS 10D that frequently snap photos with one to two stop over/under, judging by the histogram. This inaccuracy extends to the flash. About half the photos are like this. Now when I take photos with it, I have to check the histogram, adjust exposure and flash exposure, then re-shoot the same shot. It has been this way ever since I got it. After upgrading the firmware, it is the same. Has anyone experienced this? IME, such problems are usually down to user error. In particular, flash exposure with E-TTL is actually quite non-trivial. For non-flash stuff, I tend to use partial metering and meter for the highlights 2-3 stops above the neutral meter reading (using RAW - don't go for 3 stops with JPEG). This results in the desired exposure pretty much all the time. |
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exposure very inaccurate on EOS 10D?
"tbm" wrote in message
... I have an EOS 10D that frequently snap photos with one to two stop over/under, judging by the histogram. This inaccuracy extends to the flash. About half the photos are like this. Now when I take photos with it, I have to check the histogram, adjust exposure and flash exposure, then re-shoot the same shot. It has been this way ever since I got it. After upgrading the firmware, it is the same. Has anyone experienced this? Also, with a 550EX attached, sometimes the flash goes into stroboscopic mode for half a second when I'm previewing the photos on the camera. SEEMS TO ME LIKE ME YOU ARE NOT VERY ENAMOURED BY CANON PRODUCTS.MY EOS 300 D IS CRAP ALSO...RGDS TO ALL FROM TBM... Pay no attention to the troll... |
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exposure very inaccurate on EOS 10D?
"peter" wrote in message
... I have an EOS 10D that frequently snap photos with one to two stop over/under, judging by the histogram. This inaccuracy extends to the flash. About half the photos are like this. Now when I take photos with it, I have to check the histogram, adjust exposure and flash exposure, then re-shoot the same shot. It has been this way ever since I got it. After upgrading the firmware, it is the same. Has anyone experienced this? Also, with a 550EX attached, sometimes the flash goes into stroboscopic mode for half a second when I'm previewing the photos on the camera. Watch exactly what you're metering off of, and the metering mode. I find this is primarily user error. Not sure about the flash. If possible, try a different 550EX and see if you can duplicate what's happening. That's never happened on mine with either a 420EX or Sigma EF-500 Super. Mark |
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exposure very inaccurate on EOS 10D?
"tbm" wrote in message
... I have an EOS 10D that frequently snap photos with one to two stop over/under, judging by the histogram. Keep your back to the sun and always use manual exposure. That'll cure it. |
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exposure very inaccurate on EOS 10D?
"peter" wrote in message .. .
I have an EOS 10D that frequently snap photos with one to two stop over/under, judging by the histogram. This inaccuracy extends to the flash. About half the photos are like this. Now when I take photos with it, I have to check the histogram, adjust exposure and flash exposure, then re-shoot the same shot. It has been this way ever since I got it. After upgrading the firmware, it is the same. Has anyone experienced this? Also, with a 550EX attached, sometimes the flash goes into stroboscopic mode for half a second when I'm previewing the photos on the camera. This is a frequent occurance with Canon EOS products. I have heard this particular complaint too many times, from too many different Canon owners. Say what you will about Sigma SD* cameras, but exposure is always dead on balls accurate. At one time, Canon actually was a quality camera manufacturer. Once they got into the EOS line, things started to "about face" for them. It's sad and pathetic what has become of Canon. |
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