Overexposure in Automatic Mode (Canon Rebel t5i)

[zachgoll]

I do not remember this happening in the past, but all of a sudden, the automatic mode on my Rebel t5i overexposes everything when I take a photo.  

Here is what I have already done:

• Factory reset all my settings
• Compared a JPG vs. RAW photo - They were exactly the same, which means the image processor in my camera is fine

From what I understand, exposure compensation and metering settings do not impact the photos taken in auto mode, so I am looking for possible explanations that do not include these two subjects (assuming my understanding is correct).

Thanks!!

[ebiggs1]

The best standard test to see if the camera is working as it should, after a clear all settings and all custom settings is;

On a nice sunny go outside with the camera set to P mode. Lens set to AF, middle FL. ISO to 200 and WB set to auto.

Take a few shots of several different things. AF working as it should.  If you photos are good there isn't anything wrong with the camera. The problem lies elsewhere.

[zachgoll]

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@ebiggs1 wrote:

The best standard test to see if the camera is working as it should, after a clear all settings and all custom settings is;

On a nice sunny go outside with the camera set to P mode. Lens set to AF, middle FL. ISO to 200 and WB set to auto.

Take a few shots of several different things. AF working as it should.  If you photos are good there isn't anything wrong with the camera. The problem lies elsewhere.

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That makes sense.  I'll have to go try that.  Sounds like there is not really a straightforward answer to this problem which I had suspected, but wanted to confirm here.  Thanks!