Inaccuracy of lcd

[mloufrost]

Has anyone else discovered that the image appears much brighter in the lcd of the digital rebel (300d) than it really is? I must always check the histogram to know whether my exposure is right.
Mary Lou

 

[changobailado]

Hi Mary Lou, yes, the LCD should not be used for proofing your images. I used to get inaccurate exposures if I relied on the LCD only. Remember, the histrogram is your friend!!

Al

 

[harvey_s]

> Could someone on the forum pls point us in the direction of a Web article that really explains how to read and utilize the histogram to obtain good results. If there is no Web article available, then if someone could recommend a good book on the subject, that would also be great. T H A N K S

 

[kayaksurfer]

Harvey, you might try starting here:
http://www.normankoren.com/EOS-10D.html#Histograms

Follow the links for more info. Good luck!

-Michael

 

[harvey_s]

> Michael - many thanks!. An excellent link, not only for the question I asked. A lot of material here!

 

[changobailado]

Yeah, I was having a hard time finding a site that had useful information. Thanks!

Al