Nikon Rumors Forum » Topic: D7000 over-exposure/washed out colors problem

NikoDoby on "D7000 over-exposure/washed out colors problem"

NikoDoby — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 23:13:50 +0000

Please use the D7000 problems thread.
http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=2662

Niz on "D7000 over-exposure/washed out colors problem"

Niz — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:16:45 +0000

When shooting you should use your histogram to check exposure, not the LCD screen. While the LCD screens are better then they used to be they still don't show the image the way it is. You might also want to check out your settings you have the camera in. I know that when I got my D90 it came and was set up to shoot in vivid mode instead of normal. Take 15min to check out all your settings and make sure it is set up right.

rafakoy on "D7000 over-exposure/washed out colors problem"

rafakoy — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:06:57 +0000

As far as I can tell the camera doesn't have any problems with exposure. I can even tell you the exposure is even better than with the D90.
I've done many shots with it and all of them have been great, you can see them here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/altamiranopics/sets/72157625079191215/

Are you checking the images with the computer or with the LCD screen?

asonnenb on "D7000 over-exposure/washed out colors problem"

asonnenb — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 21:28:09 +0000

Hi all,

Having some problems with my D7000:

1) It seems that every time I shoot on manual, and adjust the shutter speed and aperture to meter correctly according to the in camera display - my photos are over exposed and the colors are washed out. When I under expose by a few steps, things look alright, but the colors still look dull.

2) When shooting in Auto, the colors are sometimes better, sometimes just as bad. I've noticed that in Auto - the camera is automatically selecting different modes for me. For example, I took a shot or some mountains - and it registered as "Portrait" mode, even though i didn't put the camera in "scene" and select that. Needless to say the colors came out poorly.

3) Video looks terrible in Auto mode. It's over exposed in bright light and looks worse than video my iPhone takes.

I'm not claiming to be an expert - still learning - question is - does this sound like a metering problem, or are there specific Auto/Metering settings I need to adjust here. i would think that out of the box, the most basic settings would be in effect, and Auto would produce a great picture - but this hasn't been the case so far.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks.