Originally posted by chipvn .....
I'm just curious to see if K-7 intentionally actually underexpose the picture and using the High/Low key to boost back the same light as previous bodies or not.
Cause no one helps on this, I need to find the answer for myself. I've done a quick test using FA35/2, ISO800, Multi Segments Metering. The pictures were taken in RAW+ mode (RAW and JPEG at the same time). The RAW files then were developed using CameraRAW CS5 with different settings.
This is what I foud out (all EXIF data with Histogram remained for your reference)
1. Picture 1: K-7 Default settings - JPEG
2. Picture 2: RAW file developed using CameraRAW default settings (Brightness +50/ Contrast +25)
3. Picture 3: RAW file developed using CameraRAW settings with all set to 0.
4. Picture 4: RAW file taken at +0.7Ev Compensation developed using CameraRAW settings with all set to 0.
So, it seem to me that K-7 does underexpose the pictures (RAW result) by about 0.7-1Ev then using Hi/Low key adjustment to bring it back to normal Exposure in JPEG result. Therefore, it is your choise to either using K-7 JPEG approach or using my approach or even RAW approach.
Best regards,