Exposure Compensation Explained! Why does it MATTER?

[@mumbai3008]

Finally i understood this after watching 20 other photography videos. Maybe i didn't pay attention enough as i was still understanding the other basic concepts. But your video nailed it for me. Good one. Simple explanation.

[@kdavis99]

A big reason to also use e posture compensation is when shooting in aperture priority while using bounce flash

[@sauravus]

Agreed! ✅

[@georgeappiah8314]

@@sauravus please do you know any best editing tutorial channel

[@daver9643]

Ken Davis But my curiosity question is if aperature, shutter, and/or ISO should be used first, if it can perform same job as the exposure compensation adjustment method?

[@merkin22]

Agreed! I regularly use exposure comp when using lights, but rarely when shooting in ambient light but that's likely because for wildlife I use manual mode (f and shutter) and ISO auto.

[@akifansari20]

Now I really want to know the post processing process behind those wildlife photos 😍

[@pranavmeno]

Incredibly simple explanation for a powerful tool-- thank you so much!

[@gotrekted5318]

Iv’e been subscribed for a year and I don’t even have a camera. I love how Saurav explains and how he show samples and everything. I literally learned here in this channel without even owning a camera haha. Accepting donations 😂

[@meersabbir189]

me too bro. I have no dslr also, but i tryed every time in my mobile when i just learn about any topic. Know It's limited, but something is better than nothing 😊

[@antonydavid1581]

😍😍😍😍

[@mumbai3008]

I feel worse after reading your comment. I had a DSLR, a basic one from Canon rotting in my cupboard for 8 years. Now i am using it as i learnt the basics from this and other videos.

[@derekwalk6047]

Thanks Saurav. From my experience, my camera(a7r3) only lets me adjust exposure compensation using the dial if it’s in auto iso? Input welcome.

[@anitasarma1767]

My Camera is Sony a6400. I too have this experience that I can adjust exposure compensation only if it is auto ISO. And I don't know the exact reason.

[@anikethake]

In case of sony, when you are in any mode mostly exposure compensation changes the settings which are set as auto to compensate for the exposure, in case of manual mode everything is manual and there is no setting which camera can override but if you are keeping iso to the auto then exposure compensation dial changes iso to give you the exposure setting you dial to , exposure compensations implementations are different for different brand as per my observation, some let's you override settings some don't, hope this might answer your question

[@derekwalk6047]

Aniket Hake thank you for the input. I have always been a little confused by it but makes more sense. Never let is effect my craft though.

[@farisalfaris8120]

Since 4:00 onward , it is totally misunderstood!

[@lairdforbes1191]

Excellent..... Your explanations are very clear

[@rappy90]

I find myself shooting half a stop under, I just like how it gives it a bit more of a contrasting look, then if need be, bump it up a bit in post.

[@timpriestley8997]

I'm the same, always find my happy area around -3/-7

[@CameronDowd]

Great video! I could not find a video which explained it as well as you have here.

[@rounak301]

Note: Exposure compensation don't work in manual mode, if you use it -1 it will just show -1 in the meter but wont change anything in easy words

[@pavankumar-rd8gw]

Turn of auto exposure compensation in your camera

[@Jakiyyyyy]

That's not fair. Exposure compensation should works with all modes. I don't need sleep, I need answers.

[@goldspike1]

With a Sony camera I believe exposure compensation will work in manuel mode when you set your ISO to auto.

[@cypresv9380]

exposure bracketing then?????

[@rounak301]

@@cypresv9380 its a whole different thing & bracketing should only be done in manual mode on a tripod

[@teamanin7a24]

1st to like and 1st to comment, I like your videos a lot. Your videos are really asmm and easy to understand. Keep going. Love u you.

[@roamer18]

Well it's really hard to appreciate anything to a level, anything can't justify your efforts. I had almost ignored this function in my Nikon D5600. After watching this I'll be practicing to use the function. Excellent details for beginners like me. As usual keep it up.

[@dipakpanchal4183]

Sandeep Kumar same here man

[@ipavan]

liked your comment just because I have same camera xD cheers man

[@roamer18]

@@dipakpanchal4183 Let's try to learn

[@roamer18]

@@ipavan Let us practice then and see the difference.

[@laranitasantana]

test@@dipakpanchal4183

[@laranitasantana]

I use Exposure Compensation when shooting in Manual Mode and AUTO ISO and it works perfect, specially when shooting and animal at the Zoo that keeps moving from the shade area to a bright area. Then AUTO ISO keeps giving me a correct exposure and the Exposure Compensation set a few dots to the left, will force the image not to be overexposed

[@jasonbodden8816]

Exposure Compensation doesn't work in Manual mode as you set and adjust everything about your exposure yourself.

[@laranitasantana]

@@jasonbodden8816 Yes it does. In case you didn't know there is a function in the latest DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras called: "Auto ISO with Exposure Compensation". When I shoot birds or subjects in fast motion with Continuous Autofocus, I setup the camera in Manual mode (to control the Speed and Aperture), but I choose not to control the ISO manually on each shot since is very difficult to change the ISO on each frame while shooting at 13 or 20 frames per second, So I leave to job to the technique: "Auto ISO with Exposure compensation". That is, for each of the 13 continuous shots taken, the Auto ISO decides which is the best ISO value, however and sometimes the Auto ISO has the tendency to overexpose the shot. So there is a button in you camera, usually marked with the symbols + / - in which I can control the exposure stops, lets say to - 3. This forces the AUTO ISO to always underexpose the shot by 3 stops. If you still have trouble understanding this, type in Google or KZbin the following: Auto ISO with Exposure Compensation. Once you understand this technique you can also try it yourself.

[@powermosfet]

Best explaination in KZbin

[@lescobrandon3047]

There was a photographer years ago that recommended shooting outdoors at down 1/3 of a stop if you want to increase the apparent sharpness.

[@tbm5k]

Yesterday I learnt about histograms(from Saurav 😉 and Becki & Chris) and today I went out shooting as I flex my new histogram muscles. I dialled in my settings till I was satisfied with the look. I checked on my histogram but I realised that my shot was underexposed and my blacks were crushed. I played with the settings but going extreme with a setting meant i couldnt get the shot that i wanted. A thought came to me that what if i crank the exposure🤔, i dialled it up a little bit and my oh my, i was astonished that that little button that photographers barely talk about, turns out to be a really useful button. Now I'm here to lean more about it. To be honest, learning how to use the histogram has been a game-changer, I don't think if i would have ever used exposure compensation were it not for the histogram, thank man and thank you for talking about exposure compensation😁. I don't really know if you will ever see this but I am really grateful.

[@meersabbir189]

thank u very much. I just wanted this kind of explanation about ecposer. I am searching since long time but nobody perfectly cleared about it. Now I get a clear concept..

[@notmynamehaha]

@Saurav bhaiya,I'm a big fan you ❤️❤️ the explanation you gave from 3:47 about manual mode...please make a separate video explaining it more simply and with other example images...it looked very helpful but I couldn't understand it properly

[@thomasdestry5188]

Thank you Saurav , I am adding to my understanding of exposure compensation🙏🏾

[@lucasling5260]

Nanri my brother Love from Malaysia ❤

[@LOWFUEL]

Very well explained, sir !

[@steve0651]

Excellent explanation

[@Zolindigo]

Finally someone explaining this properlly.

[@ktoneproductions]

Really good explenation! Thanks ;)

[@dxnielkims9368]

this channel is very helpful thnks bro

[@ramanrauni]

Bhai your channel is best..

[@विजयदत्तपिंटू]

Very useful information 👍👍👏👏

[@orebabaalibaba]

Very nice. Thank you so much 😊😊😊 .. especially for explaining what exposure compensation means when in manual mode

[@oamyway975]

👍👍👍👍 Nicely explained. Explaination could have been little simpler but.... Those who hv better understanding capabilities can catch your wavelength. KIU 👍👍😀😀

[@TimXMan1000]

Your video is awesome 👏🏾 you explained this well. And Instead IG manual i will be shooting in Aperature priority mode for practice

[@ashutoshdas8511]

Hi Saurav, Well explained Kindly add flash photography with this concept.

[@dipakpanchal4183]

Thank you brother for the video. U have solved my problem. I took portraits in 56mm 1.4 in direct sun light, it shows too much brighter, at 1.4 my shutter speed is at 1/4000(highest) and iso 100. I guess with the help of this, i can manage the bright side.

[@mahendrasanju34]

Decreasing aperture value will solve your problem.

[@ankurv03]

My fuji xt-20 comes handy.. Got physical dials for exposure , shutter and ISO

[@macmac1934]

Welcome back, which canon 4K camera is the best for new youtube?

[@Itachi-nc8wf]

Go for 90d...!

[@macmac1934]

Sandor Clegane Any other suggestion for under12 years flogger.

[@sandeepmates]

Thanks Saurav it really helpful. will practice.

[@martinsmyth5580]

So exposure compensation just changes your shutter speed in aperture priority?

[@akashdeepsahu2060]

To be honest u are my inspiration.....

[@yashsoni16009]

Justtt What i needed😍😍😍😍 Thankkk uhhh Sirji

[@cifuentesphotos]

The manual mode is a bit unclear on your explanation. But it did me look for it and learn something I did not know. Thank you.

[@usernamemykel]

Saurav, I've my two Canon DSLR cameras (T3/1100D and 7D Mark II) in manual mode with auto ISO. The cameras allow me to access BRACKETING, but NOT exposure compensation where I should be able to make incremental adjustments - why is this and what can be done to rectify it, if anything??? Many thanks!

[@WelcomeToWitnessLove]

Well understood.. thankyouu n yes you are good!!

[@akshaysom]

Is adjusting exposure value after clicking the shot (in editing apps) has same result as adjusting it while shooting

[@designertech192]

I have diffrent exposure reading in live view and view finder is it normal.... Help me out or i need to send it to canon center ..... Exposure diffrence ranges from .2 stops to 2 stops .... View finder images is usually underexposed.. against the view finder ...

[@hugogirod1606]

Thanks a lot for the detailed information!

[@arjunkumar-xi5ks]

Thanks for the detailed video mentor

[@podboq2]

I don’t get why exposure compensation is a thing - if the camera-selected settings are off in either direction, compensate directly by changing the shutter, iso, or aperture yourself.

[@drtnrao57]

Is there any equation so that we can st ec . correctly.I think after looking histogram we can estimate to get a medium lighting by setting ec.

[@j.d.harris7681]

Saurav, your videos are tremendously helpful and concise. I recommend them to everyone I know who has an interest in photography. Best on KZbin!

[@sauravus]

Thanks a lot! 🙌🏼

[@Butcheren0]

Good video, but I have a question: Why should you compensate the exposure while taking the photo instead of adjusting the exposure afterwards in Lightroom? Isn't it better to shoot with the optimal exposure to retain all quality/details and then adjusting up/down in LR after?

[@shubhankarsircar2045]

Very perfect question to ask??

[@hrishabhbairagi2420]

Saurav I have 2 question for you question 1: Does Exposure compensation works with with manual mode? question 2: Does metering works in manual mode?

[@sauravus]

I have answered the first question in the video. The second question is answered in the metering mode video. In short 'yes' for both the questions. But watch the videos again carefully to understand how it works.

[@steveloudon7491]

@@sauravus that is not entirely correct. It only works in manual mode if ISO is set to Auto. If you are in full manual mode i.e. you have picked your own A, SS and ISO exposure compensation will not work. There must be one variable that's being controlled by the camera.

[@sauravus]

@@steveloudon7491 the light meter reading will vary depending on the metering mode even when you’re in manual mode.

[@steveloudon7491]

@@sauravus only if you are in auto ISO. If you're in full manual exposure compensation doesn't do anything.

[@thephotophilic_guy]

Thanks saurav bhai ❤❤

[@priyotoshmandal.1486]

I Always Support You Sir...

[@Adityavarmaphotography]

Will the exposure compensation works in complete manual mode

[@mustafatariq1013]

I have nikon d5600 but I wanted to have better bokeh than what I have, So which lens I should buy? Should like I buy more mm or highest price lenses because I don't know more about lenses

[@milesonemorales]

nice vid bro but i think you should've make a photos compared bro that would be easier to understand

[@puffinviews5725]

Do one video about bracketing

[@manishbhandari8171]

Is exposure compensation and light metre are same

[@jayymorris5285]

Well now I'm wondering, would you change this in addition to the ISO? Like say i've my ISO cant drop low enough to properly expose a scene, I can use this as 'extra' ISO?

[@stiigern]

How does it make pictures brighter or darker? The way i understand it, it’s a shortcut to not having to change settings yourself? It changes aparture and iso to make it either darker or brighter? Or is it digital?

[@4kvideographervlog23]

Brother for modeling photography which setting is best for it ? Aparture priority or manual mode ? Which is best ?

[@roobie225]

thanks, mate,you helped me a lot!!!

[@bikramroy973]

Please a dedicated video about Macro Photography. Specially like spider or any insects.

[@billburgess9100]

Exposure compensation vs ISO. Which to use and when ?

[@capturingstories8870]

I want to ask if what is the best lense for canon m50 in macro photography? You're response is highly appreciated... Thank you so much.

[@aryankumar]

Saurav bhai i have nikon d750 camera during shoot it showed Err on display , kya ye problem permanantly fix ho sakti hai because after showing err i took my camera to service centre then after few month again the problem happend , ..

[@bonchengj_sangma8413]

In my d5600, exposure/light meter is negative but images are overexposed... don't know what happen. Any idea?

[@nabukodonosor777]

Can I use Exposure compensation if I don't have ND filters and want longer exposure in daylight?

[@sauravus]

No

[@chefkashifhameed4464]

I use d3500 and pictures getting very dark even under sun how can I fix that

[@swapneswar6093]

What is the difference between brightness and exposer?

[@itsmetorque]

Then Aperture only for Bokeh effect? Or exposure bar is a bonus of aperture??? I have downloaded every video of you That helps to bring the talented photographer inside me!

[@blankname5612]

Both

[@pereirakelvin67]

For my sony a5100 I will set it to single bracket 0.7 EV 5 image. It will give the the picture that I want after I take a shot that only I took it on a best scenery I want the the best composition.

[@spectaculer350]

If we have to set it manually why cant we just adjust the shutter speed or aperture?

[@theSL4DE]

THIS IS AMAZING

[@bobitasaha1641]

While shooting in low exposure, the images become hazy. I don't know the reason and how to correct the problem. Please help.

[@sethunath2308]

Can you mention details of ur settings values of :f, iso&shutter? And was it indoor?

[@isoamatiavi5896]

Thank you so much helps a lot 🙏🙏

[@AnilKumar-ws6rj]

Very good bro

[@shashankshekhar4248]

Won't it increase the ISO?? Great video btw😊

[@shekharmahawer8295]

I miss your trip bro when you come Bharatpur........

[@MrKurstein]

I have been trying to figure out how to use exp. comp. on my 5d mk iii in manual mode - apparently that possibility is not available? Any way to work around this?

[@kennynvake4hve584]

My Fz300 or my Sony A57 will not allow exposure compensation in the M or manual mode either.

[@hx7bass271]

If u less the exposure the shutter will be more good?

[@hx7bass271]

Like a speaker wavy shutter

[@ksnmurthy4476]

Excellent

[@oliskerphotography2607]

God job my friend 👍❤

[@AndresHernandez-fd1hi]

Just got my A7iii. Thank God education is free on KZbin.

[@JackyLi]

So EC basically gives u lighter or darker images. When would you use it though? After exposing using ISO, SS, and Aperture, is EC the last option to use to expose your image(s)? Does EC affect the quality in videos/photos at all?

[@jasonbodden8816]

EC isn't a function in Manual mode, typically. You adjust all the settings yourself so the camera has nothing to control. However, in some cameras, if the ISO is set to Auto ISO, Exposure Compensation will work in Manual mode and will only adjust the ISO setting by a fixed value.

[@shrijitchowdhury655]

Back again!!!♥️

[@TrailAmbience]

So then, what is the difference between EV (exposure value) and exposure compensation?

[@jasonbodden8816]

No difference. Just two names for the same thing.

[@soubhikchakraborty6014]

Useful video

[@julianna_x_mundoJuliannaLawpe]

NICE Thank you! ! excelente ! explanation ! 🤗From California !

[@kennynvake4hve584]

My Fz300 or my Sony A57 will not allow exposure compensation in the M or manual mode..

[@imranalimemon554]

It dosent work in manual mode

[@ujjwalsubedi8693]

Please anybody tell me does it affect details while darking the exposure

[@Muruganfreeman]

No

[@kaminobatto]

Thank you for explaining this so clearly! This is the best video on KZbin explaining the topic! If you're using AP or S modes (which I don't) I think you can figure it out, however, if you're shooting manual, which I do, it's almost impossible to understand the significance of exposure compensation. Thanks to your video, now I know how it can help me in manual mode, and I feel a bit dumber for not figuring this out on my own🤪

[@IsmaelAlMusawi]

Your camera 7200 ?

[@YancyyyVlogs]

sir why is it everytime i upload a video on a 1080p resoultion with bitrate of 32.on premiere pro.. still gets blurred on KZbin. I use 200d

[@smalldeekgeorge]

Because youtube will compress it at 2mbps. KZbin is bad at compressing videos and it depends how popular your channel is. I edit 1080p videos and upload it at 2560x1440 to force youtube to encode my 1080p video with new codec for better quality. Hope this helps. :)

[@anishbasnet824]

Now it would have been more effective and better if you had included flash photography techniques with expo. compensation.

[@saibhargavamanda1062]

The reson why I watched this video is expecting to understand how's a positive exposure compension technically different from increasing the iso? Increasing the EV is technically increasing the Iso ? I mean increasing the ev or decreasing the means overiding the ISO sensitivity standard n technically its changing the sensitivity of sensor like ISO with same ISO like charechteristics like lossing color depth, increase in noise levels, softening a jpeg etc? Or increaseing ev dosent have any side effects other than increasing exposure? Can u pls explain as this isn't explained in the video Why is shutter speed changing while chainging the ev in Manual mode. did camera choose shutter speed as parameter for ev compensation? If so why shutterspeed ?

[@Jakiyyyyy]

Make a video how to make that behind-the-scene photoshoot video with no assistants, just you and the model.

[@Basavaraj_yp]

Sony alpha 6000 ke related video banvo na bro

[@saha2842]

bro what happened with ur meetup....BTW love from kolkata

[@pereirakelvin67]

Thanks bro