Seems like small sensor canon cameras overexpose.... - Page 2

Jon · 3rd of June 2012 (Sun)

I usually shoot Evaluative. I also keep a close eye on the ISO so I'm not needlessly using a high ISO value.

gitarmac · 15th of June 2012 (Fri)

i notice it on all of my 4 canons. don't notice it with the model sonys that my friends.

i dont know what the deal is with canon.

tmwag · 15th of June 2012 (Fri)

Canon must be thinking exposure compensation adjustment is necessary. They provide it on their ELPH series.

djohnfot · 17th of June 2012 (Sun)

I shoot at -2/3 with my S1 IS, G10 and, sometimes my 30D. I guess that the bias toward slight overexposure is just Canon's way and something we user need to look out for. I also suspect that the great majority of users wouldn't even notice.

imjason · 17th of June 2012 (Sun)

talking to friends and family who do not care about how a camera or photography works, they prefer the "bright" photos more.

steve40 · 23rd of June 2012 (Sat)

I have had Fuji, Panosonic, and now Canon. All the cameras I have had, benefited from some exposure compensation. All small camera sensors 1/2.3, are subject to narrow minded dynamic range. And will blow highlights in high contrast lighting, such as full sunlight during the mid part of the day.

This is just a fact with the small sensor cameras, and has nothing to do with who made them. Your best images with the cameras, will be on overcast days. And that's - just another fact!.

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talking to friends and family who do not care about how a camera or photography works, they prefer the "bright" photos more.

You are right 100% here. Most small sensor cameras, are bought by people who think cell phone cameras are the greatest.

gitarmac · 25th of June 2012 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by djohnfot

I shoot at -2/3 with my S1 IS, G10 and, sometimes my 30D. I guess that the bias toward slight overexposure is just Canon's way and something we user need to look out for. I also suspect that the great majority of users wouldn't even notice.

The problem is that it makes shooting in auto mode pretty much useless. I usually shoot in P mode but newbies shoot in auto.

Newbies also don't know what a well exposed photo looks like. If you peruse the threads where people are posting their best examples with their cameras you can witness this.

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gitarmac Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 96	Re: Seems like small sensor canon cameras overexpose.... i notice it on all of my 4 canons. don't notice it with the model sonys that my friends. i dont know what the deal is with canon.

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