My photos are too bright (washed out)

Why it happens

• ISO was left high from a previous indoor or evening shoot.
• The shutter stayed too slow for bright sun.
• Bright skies and white surfaces fooled the camera into overexposing.

How to fix it

1. 1

   Drop ISO back to its lowest value (usually 100) outdoors.

2. 2

   Speed up the shutter or close the aperture a stop or two.

3. 3

   Use exposure compensation (−1) against snow, beaches and bright skies.

4. 4

   Turn on the histogram or highlight warning when reviewing photos — a screen in sunlight always looks fine.

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