LCD Brightness

So I've noticed that the LCD brightness really seems to affect how the image appears to be exposed when reviewing on the camera. I was having a heck of a time with it outside recently as all of my shots seemed to be massively underexposed until I cranked the LCD brightness up to full. I then went and changed the review mode to display the histogram as I couldn't get a great feel for how accurate the LCD was when reviewing the images.

What have others found? Do you set your brightness to full and leave it there, or do you lower it when it is dark and then bring it up when it is bright? Or just review the histogram and not worry about it?

I've always had trouble using the LCD and determinig exposure, unless it's overcast. Not sure what the answer is other than the histogram. Ettr a bit and pull back if you have to.

The LCD is useless for judging exposure because it is changeable and therefore not a standard measure. You need to use the histogram to judge exposure.

The 7D even adjusts the LCD brightness dynamically, as the surrounding light changes, so there all bets are off. Unless you disable the auto function, of course.

I use the LCD for checking composition and making sure all eyes are open in group portraits. It is useless for determining exposure, especially in the bright Florida sunshine. I rely on the histogram for determining how a shot was exposed.

Beachcomber Joe wrote in post #16768054
...especially in the bright Florida sunshine...

Eh, sitting here trying to imagine THAT being a problem...

Keyan wrote in post #16766969
What have others found? Do you set your brightness to full and leave it there, or do you lower it when it is dark and then bring it up when it is bright? Or just review the histogram and not worry about it?

Mine is set to max brightness as I never use it to judge exposure etc., I use the histogram for that. I have never known a camera where the LCD is useful for assessing exposure, as it would need to be calibrated to the light you are viewing it in, and that is very changeable.