5D MKIII - images typically require exposure compensation?

Folks,
I might be just my case...I think that from time to time I get images that are too dark and require exposure adjustment in post processing vs what I typically would expect. You do not observe anything like this with your MKIIIs?

If you do a search you will find you aren't the only one.

I've just got a 6D and a lot of mine are coming out about a stop underexposed. It depends on the scene, of course, but that's my experience so far. My advice is to check the histogram as you're shooting.

There is a whole thread about this recently. The consensus is that almost all digital Canon cameras require +2/3 of a stop. (even more true if using evaluative and there is a bright background)

What metering are you using?

Gregg.Siam wrote in post #16200443
There is a whole thread about this recently. The consensus is that almost all digital Canon cameras require +2/3 of a stop. (even more true if using evaluative and there is a bright background)

What metering are you using?

Evaluative....I even started checking whether there is something wrong with my PC...images really look too dark. Canon somehow addressed it? Or acknowledged it?

They have, its called dialing in exposure compensation of about 1/3 to 2/3 stop and pretty much the norm. You can do this at the camera or do a batch process in post processing. Personally I found I needed it so often that I chose to do it in camera, then needing less tweaking of exposure in post. Based on your statement "...from time to time I get images that are too dark" I assume you get some that are OK. Perhaps dial in the 1/3 stop compensation and try that for awhile.

Ignore the numbers, use the histogram, compensate as needed and you will be fine.

I've had to basically dial +1 on mine and the histogram normally is quite more balanced, without blowing out details than when I shot at 0.

Yeah, I also usually have to dial in +2/3 to +1

Man you shoot manual focus but camera in auto? Sorry couldn't resist. All the cameras I have used you need to adjust EC or shoot manual. 5dmk3 is no different.

I find that evaluative requires I dial in 2/3 to the right on all my digital cameras.

I adjust exposure to suit the subject. Never noticed if I'm adjusting up or down, never mind whether its 2/3rd of a stop or not. I suspect it varies depending on the subject and contrast levels.

bobbyz wrote in post #16200745
Man you shoot manual focus but camera in auto? Sorry couldn't resist. All the cameras I have used you need to adjust EC or shoot manual. 5dmk3 is no different.

Sorry, what are you taking about?

was never the case with 5D MKII or other cameras I had...

light_pilgrim wrote in post #16201013
Sorry, what are you taking about?

You shoot MF Zeiss but camera not in Manual.