Canon 6D underexposing

[Meandmypup403]

Hi. I recently got a Canon 6D (original version). I'm finding that it's consistently underexposing images. I shoot RAW images on aperture priority, and I always have to keep the exposure compensation set to +1EV. Different metering modes and lenses don't have any effect. I've read about quite a few other people having this issue, but is it normal for that camera? Should I send it back for calibration? (it's still under warranty)... Thanks!

[TDKLEX]

Which setting in 'Sharpness' should i use for best results.  I am now shooting with it set to maximum sharpness.  Does this just depend on personal preference, or is there a 'BEST' setting?

[ebiggs1]

"...is there a 'BEST' setting?"

There is a "best" setting but that may not be it.  It depends on what you are doing. I always shoot Raw format so there is no sharp setting. It is set in post which is where it belongs and where you know what the "best" setting is.

[Waddizzle]

Less is always best. This is what default [settings] are for. Defaults are what has been [determined] to be the best starting point. What is the best end result is up to you.

Maximum sharpness is almost never a good thing because it removes details.

[TDKLEX]

Thank you for your reply, that helps me understand.

[TDKLEX]

Thanks for your help, i've been shooting for quite some time, but as you know, you can always learn.

[ebiggs1]

Sharpness is global and most of the time you don’t want that. In post you can mask out what should not be sharpened.

[TDKLEX]

Thanks, i appreciate that.