In Reply to: camera lighting ... System pic, system thoughts posted by bullethead on January 24, 2015 at 05:39:25:
bullethead, see if this helps.
Most cameras utilize an "average" setting for light level exposure. Your pictures are dark because your camera "sees" the bright light in the left corner and reflection off the wall behind your components and adjusts based on that. I believe you have three choices:
* Tilt the camera down so you see your components and floor with very little of the wall showing. Depress the shutter part way which with most digital cameras will "lock" the exposure settings. The tilt the camera upward to frame the image you want and gently press the shutter down the rest of the way. This should eliminate the light that is fooling your exposure.
* Experiment with additional lighting placed behind you when taking the picture. You might turn off the lamp in the corner. First try shooting with the camera flash. That may look slightly artificial but will show better details. If you don't like that, bring two lamps in, placing one on either side of you and shoot that.
* Many digital cameras do offer manual controls although usually set in the "auto exposure" mode. You can expose for a longer time (tri pod will likely be needed) or open the lens aperture wider. Consult your manual.
I'm sure you have a great system so better pictures will be rewarding. Good luck.
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