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Lumix GH4 automatic exposure setting not functioning, overexposed

Started Mar 4, 2018 | Questions thread
alcelc
alcelc Forum Pro • Posts: 19,003
Re: How about iA+ mode?

Archie Frink wrote:

Do you have similar problem?

Under iA/iA+, the camera will suggest the 3 parameter for a center metering exposure. Basically we do not allow to adjust any of these settings (f/stop, shutter speed, ISO). There must be a reason for the camera to think wide open of the lens at 1/8" shutter speed be appropriate. How about the ISO? Had it be kept at the base ISO?

Might post a sample let us to study the strange behaviour behind.

However, you can modify the exposure value by adjustment through exposure compensation. When you set -ev in Exposure Compensation, could you manage to reduce the brightness of the shot?

Might worth to check the above before sending it to service center.

Albert,

I just checked the exposure compensation, and yes, it was somehow set to +4.5 in iA+.

How did that happen? Couldn't say, but this problem is resolved. Thank you for your support!

Archie

Happy to know you have your issue been solved.

I'm not sure would it be the same for your camera, but under the Setup Menu of some recent Panys, there is an option "Exposure Comp Reset". Set it to on, any exposure compensation adjustment would reset to 0ev on power down.  So, you will have a fresh 0ev every start.

Otherwise, Pany will memorize the Exposure Compensation disregarding power on/off.

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Albert

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