Hi Guys:
Thanks for the primer on Histograms but I have to ask the question, what do I do with a Histogram and how do I use to adjust the settings on my camera to get better photos?
I used a Nikon D100 for a while before converting over to Canon (EOS 10D w/ Canon Lenses to be specific) and I had a heck of a time in getting the D100 to where I could get good, consistent photos out of it on a reliable and I am having the same problem with my EOS 10D. A lot of the photos I take with my 10D are either over or underexposed and I can't seem to be able to find the sweet spot and it is driving me crazy.
I have my EOS set up in a similar way to how I had my D100 set up: ISO 200, White Balance set to Cloudy, Exposure Compensation set to 1/2 stop negative (a digital camera acts like a film camera loaded with slide film and I find that a little underexposure yields better photos).
My question is once I look at a Histogram in the camera what do I do and how do I alter the settings (and more importantly, what settings do I alter) in my camera to give me better photos?
I am sure a lot of us have struggled with this at one time or another so the assistance of the group is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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