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Why Are All My Digital Camera Photos Over-Exposed?

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Most common questions used to investigate

Is your camera set to full automatic mode?

Are your camera settings on manual mode?

Did you expose your photo using the built-in light meter within your camera?

Was the indicator of the built-in light meter positioned at the center before you took the photo?

Common conclusions

It seems you have a technical problem. Please check your camera in a photo lab.

your photos are over-exposed because you may have not exposed your photos correctly. It is advised to use a light meter to expose photos properly.

Your photos are over-exposed because you have not exposed them correctly. In most cameras, the built-in light meter measures the light in your scene by a scale of -3 to +3. The number-3 indicates your photo is under-exposed while the number +3 indicates your photo is over-exposed. To receive a "correct" exposure it is recommended you bring your light meter to indicate the number 0, which is the "center" exposure between -3 and + 3.

It seems you have a technical problem with your built-in light meter. Please visit a photo lab for further assistance.

References

https://www.miketurnerphotos.co.uk/dslr-cameras-built-in-light-meter/
https://digital-photography-school.com/understand-camera-light-meter-desired-exposure/

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