Nikon D70

Ray · 26th September 2004

Hi guys... I just got a NIkon D70 few days ago. I am facing some problem with the camera exposure. Whenever i use the reading from the camera, the photos will turn out 1stop under. Anyone facing the same problem? I went back to the shop n they change a brand new set but its still the same. So whenever i take picures now, i need to compensate +1 to get the correct exposure. Anyone can advise?

Squid · 26th September 2004

Originally Posted by Ray

Hi guys... I just got a NIkon D70 few days ago. I am facing some problem with the camera exposure. Whenever i use the reading from the camera, the photos will turn out 1stop under. Anyone facing the same problem? I went back to the shop n they change a brand new set but its still the same. So whenever i take picures now, i need to compensate +1 to get the correct exposure. Anyone can advise?

Please refer to following discussion
http://forum.clubsnap.com/showthread...t=D70+exposure
http://forum.clubsnap.com/showthread...t=D70+exposure
http://forum.clubsnap.com/showthread...t=D70+exposure
http://forum.clubsnap.com/showthread...t=D70+exposure
http://forum.clubsnap.com/showthread...t=D70+exposure
http://forum.clubsnap.com/showthread...t=D70+exposure

acroamatic · 26th September 2004

This 'issue' comes up so often it should be a sticky in the Nikon thread together with other common FAQs.

digipat2003 · 26th September 2004

i intend to get the d70 already, the cam so problematic ? abit scared leh

DeusExMachina · 26th September 2004

Originally Posted by digipat2003

i intend to get the d70 already, the cam so problematic ? abit scared leh

Yeah, go get a point and shoot instead.

Ray · 26th September 2004

Hi... actually the cam is not problematic... Maybe they have their reason of adjusting 1 stop under. When i compensate by 1 stop, the picture turn out very nice.... so dun worry too much. Have to understand the camera well. At least now i am more relieve that my camera got no problem.

digipat2003 · 26th September 2004

Originally Posted by Ray

Hi... actually the cam is not problematic... Maybe they have their reason of adjusting 1 stop under. When i compensate by 1 stop, the picture turn out very nice.... so dun worry too much. Have to understand the camera well. At least now i am more relieve that my camera got no problem.

tks Ray for the advise

, in fact did some reading b4 jumping to D70 but didnt know abt the exposure thing. when get my hands on it, will do a thorough test

Ray · 26th September 2004

No worries... i am very new to this forum. Hope to learn more things from experts here.

otnaicus · 27th September 2004

I'm a user of a D70 too. From what I've read around here, Nikon DSLRs do underexpose shots a bit. This is done within the firmware and done to preserve the highlights of the pictures taken. To avoid this problem, just set your exposure compensation to between +0.3 to +0.7. The pictures should turn out as good as you would expect... Properly exposed...

ykgen · 27th September 2004

i'm too a D70 user, the underexposure issue, its fate. u have to acept it, to overcome it juz increase your exposure compensation to +1stop loh... Nikon picture tends to be softer comparing to Canon. i felt a kind discomfort when i first switched from Canon A80 to Nikon D70, however the crispy clear picture made from D70 really impressed me very much

Gymrat76 · 27th September 2004

Easiest solution without having to +EV is to use a custom curve. Please do a search either here or at DPReview.

Ray · 28th September 2004

Hi.. I went down to Nikon to check yesterday. Its normal. To solve the problem, get a faster lens. I tried using their f1.4 len, all the exposure very accurate.

ssoulm · 28th September 2004

It is mentioned here that using custom tonal curve is better than compensating. You try to download the custom curve and see the result. Do share to the rest how it has helped you.

ykgen · 28th September 2004

Originally Posted by Ray

Hi.. I went down to Nikon to check yesterday. Its normal. To solve the problem, get a faster lens. I tried using their f1.4 len, all the exposure very accurate.

u tired a f1.4 lens!? did u buy it?

Witness · 28th September 2004

downloaded the curve since the first day i got it.....exposure works fine with me..

Luval · 28th September 2004

..i think that i have read enough of the previous thread that mentioned by squid.. some of them , or i would say all of them is right.. to us or those who have already been DSLR for some time. we can figure out what went wrong or what's lacking by looking at the output.. instead of putting the equipment to blame ..

Understand YOUR EQUIPMENT first . no cam will always have to correct exposure the first time.. no even the msot expensive or the most popular one.. guys... get back to your fundermantal and remember . it the person that is behind the equipment that make the pic .. not the equipment other wise just use a P & S camera..

no one said that a DLSR is easy to use when you shoot. it just acclerate your learning curve and also without worrying that and be trigger happy..

iceberg · 3rd October 2004

Hi guys
I just bought a D70... would just like to ask those using the 18-70kit lens... do you find the zoom ring a bit stiff? just wondering whether it's normal...
cheers
berg

digipat2003 · 3rd October 2004

Originally Posted by iceberg

Hi guys
I just bought a D70... would just like to ask those using the 18-70kit lens... do you find the zoom ring a bit stiff? just wondering whether it's normal...
cheers
berg

yup iceberg, zoom ring is abit stiff

chisiang · 4th October 2004

My D70 is on +1.3 to +0.3 EV constantly. Anyway, it's very easy to adjust the compensation. I always use Aperature priority mode, and all you need to do is turn the shutter speed dial. For more important shots, I would usually practice bracketing

zorro18 · 4th October 2004

Originally Posted by chisiang

My D70 is on +1.3 to +0.3 EV constantly. Anyway, it's very easy to adjust the compensation. I always use Aperature priority mode, and all you need to do is turn the shutter speed dial. For more important shots, I would usually practice bracketing

Chisiang, what is the rational for adjusting the EV? Sorry, for asking this as I'm a newbie and as much as I tried reading, some of the stuff just cannot understand...my england not so powderful wan....

Does it meaning that the defaukt setting of '0' is not sufficient?

26th September 2004	#1
Ray New Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 27	Nikon D70 Hi guys... I just got a NIkon D70 few days ago. I am facing some problem with the camera exposure. Whenever i use the reading from the camera, the photos will turn out 1stop under. Anyone facing the same problem? I went back to the shop n they change a brand new set but its still the same. So whenever i take picures now, i need to compensate +1 to get the correct exposure. Anyone can advise?

28th September 2004	#15
Witness Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: www.maverickatwork.com Posts: 6,768	downloaded the curve since the first day i got it.....exposure works fine with me.. __________________ w maverick.photography b maverick.blogging

28th September 2004	#16
Luval Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: East Posts: 1,383	know your camera first ..i think that i have read enough of the previous thread that mentioned by squid.. some of them , or i would say all of them is right.. to us or those who have already been DSLR for some time. we can figure out what went wrong or what's lacking by looking at the output.. instead of putting the equipment to blame .. Understand YOUR EQUIPMENT first . no cam will always have to correct exposure the first time.. no even the msot expensive or the most popular one.. guys... get back to your fundermantal and remember . it the person that is behind the equipment that make the pic .. not the equipment other wise just use a P & S camera.. no one said that a DLSR is easy to use when you shoot. it just acclerate your learning curve and also without worrying that and be trigger happy..

26th September 2004	#3
acroamatic Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bishan Posts: 450	This 'issue' comes up so often it should be a sticky in the Nikon thread together with other common FAQs.

26th September 2004	#4
digipat2003 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 843	i intend to get the d70 already, the cam so problematic ? abit scared leh

27th September 2004	#9
otnaicus Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tampines Posts: 115	I'm a user of a D70 too. From what I've read around here, Nikon DSLRs do underexpose shots a bit. This is done within the firmware and done to preserve the highlights of the pictures taken. To avoid this problem, just set your exposure compensation to between +0.3 to +0.7. The pictures should turn out as good as you would expect... Properly exposed...

27th September 2004	#10
ykgen Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KL, Penang Posts: 420	i'm too a D70 user, the underexposure issue, its fate. u have to acept it, to overcome it juz increase your exposure compensation to +1stop loh... Nikon picture tends to be softer comparing to Canon. i felt a kind discomfort when i first switched from Canon A80 to Nikon D70, however the crispy clear picture made from D70 really impressed me very much

27th September 2004	#11
Gymrat76 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,591	Easiest solution without having to +EV is to use a custom curve. Please do a search either here or at DPReview.

28th September 2004	#13
ssoulm Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 60	It is mentioned here that using custom tonal curve is better than compensating. You try to download the custom curve and see the result. Do share to the rest how it has helped you.

3rd October 2004	#17
iceberg Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West Posts: 812	Hi guys I just bought a D70... would just like to ask those using the 18-70kit lens... do you find the zoom ring a bit stiff? just wondering whether it's normal... cheers berg

4th October 2004	#19
chisiang Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bt Panjang Posts: 1,238	My D70 is on +1.3 to +0.3 EV constantly. Anyway, it's very easy to adjust the compensation. I always use Aperature priority mode, and all you need to do is turn the shutter speed dial. For more important shots, I would usually practice bracketing