dark cloud said:it looks ok when i view from the cam LCD, however when i upload to computer it looks a bit dark.
is it because of my slr settings?
attached is a photo taken without any processing. hope to get some advice from seniors.
thanks.
http://imgur.com/4lCat
shot in jpeg.Confirm something first, did u shoot in jpeg or raw?
If u shoot in raw, what u see on the LCD could the jpeg end result of picture control/enhance by your camera body, which might be brighter than your raw file originally produced.
LCD's are not meant to be accurate, they are only to show settings and details. Use histogram if you want to judge the exposure.
Next: read up about calibrating / profiling your monitor to make sure, it shows what is there. Most displays are too cold and too bright (generic setting to impress people).
Regarding your camera settings: we can't judge this point, your image has no exif data.
TS, nor sure what camera system you are using. But for Nikon I set all my camera LCD brightness to -2.
That said, it will be better for you to open the picture simultaneously on your PC and camera and adjust your screens to match. Or you can do what Ortega say, which is to get your PC screen calibrated then set your camera LCD brightness to match your calibrated PC screen.
This is only a small portion of the settings. Complete exif please.settings are 40s , f/2.8