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Canon Powershot SX40 HS washing out shots

Started Feb 3, 2012 | Discussions thread
ijsmith Contributing Member • Posts: 654
Re: Canon Powershot SX40 HS washing out shots

TAM63 wrote:

I am not discounting the reset, I will tell her to do that.

I think the exposure comp would have had to have been about 3-4 stops - the photo was so incredibly washed out. But the thing is - rather than that, it should have had a reasonable ISO and shutter speed, and not needed such exposure comp. I just find it selecting such a high ISO and shutter bizarre, aside from the fact that the exposure is a mess.

Are we saying that Auto doesn't work well on that camera? It seems to not handle a reasonably bright scene - usually.
I have copied down your setting suggestions, thanks.

I never use the fully Autos on cameras as they are too hit or miss. The P (preferred auto) mode usually works quite well. I find that Canon does a good job of selecting SS and Ap combos in this mode.

On this camera, I also find the auto iContrast does great for highlight blowouts...especially at ISO 200 or higher.

best, i.j.

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