LCD Brightness on 300D

[Johnny Thunder]

I'm having a problem getting the LCD brightness to accuratly show me how my shots are comming out, they will look fine on the camera, but when I download them, they come out too dark. Any suggestions on a good setting?

Thanks!

Johnny

[tommykjensen]

Unfortunately not. The LCD is simply not good enough.

The best way to check exposure is to use the histogram.

[robertwgross]

Do not depend on the LCD brightness to mean anything. It is not calibrated.

What you can trust, though, is the histogram.

---Bob Gross---

[bauerman]

Histogram all the way - I use the lcd display to check for focus or sharpness - but you have to check the histogram for proper exposure on the 300D. Other cameras may be different - but the 300D LCD will cause problems if you rely on it for exposure information.

[star_photographer]

have exactly the same problem! I just try to bear this in mind when taking my concert shots and expose for that bit longer

[PhotosGuy]

The best way to check exposure is to use the histogram. I'm going to edit what Tommy said to read, " The ONLY way to check exposure is to use the histogram."!
Read these:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/expose-right.shtml
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/understanding-series/understanding-histograms.shtml
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=58677

[mkh]

Learn to use the histogram. That is the only way in camera to verify the exposure.

[cfcRebel]

On top of using histogram, check your monitor. Make sure it is calibrated. Pictures come out from my CRT are way darker than from the camera LCD, but when i view it at work using a newer CRT, the pictures look fine.

[Johnny Thunder]

I know my monitor is calibrated, Its a 17" LCD that I use for work (I do a lot of graphic design and web design)

I was hoping there was a faster way then checking the Histo, Guess not. But, on the plus side, I picked up a light meter, this should also help me out when using my flash setup

Thanks!

Johnny