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Nikon D70
 10/02/2004 12:00:08 PM · #1
On a recent trip to the Maritime Provinces with my new D70, I shot many photos using Auto and Landscape program modes. The conditions included bright sun and water. Most photos were overexposes by 1 or 2 f-stops. A Nikon tech said my lens was faulty (it isn't). A few people said that under bright conditions, the program modes will overexpose using the default matrix metering. They suggested using spot metering with the P, S, A or M modes. Shots using Portrait and flower modes were fine. Any suggestions?
Nikon D200
Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di for Nikon
 10/02/2004 12:04:29 PM · #2
I'd avoid using the pre-programed modes. I get consistent exposures on P,A,S & M modes using "white wedding" as a custom curve. I usually don't need exposure compensation (this is with the matrix metering btw.)

I'd also recommend taking a practise shot whenever lighting conditions change drastically - check the histogram - use exposure compensation to adjust based on the histogram.
Fujifilm X-T5
Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR
 10/02/2004 12:11:14 PM · #3
My advcie is this. You have a great camera that you can control. Don't let the camera take over. Don't use it as a point & shoot.
I know Nikon included these option because of the target market. But, try to avoid those setting and if you read the manual it would explain what these setting exactly does. There's nothing there you cannot set manually or achieve using other modes like A, S or M + turning the dials.

Nikon D3s
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED
 10/02/2004 12:44:42 PM · #4
I always use manual mode. Portrait is my forte and I use the metering feature of the D70 a lot. Trial and error. If it is overexpose, I slide the meter to the right.

Manny
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