@jrhoffman75 wrote:Since you are getting proper images in Green Square your camera is functioning properly.
Try this:
1. Put camera in Green Square and take a photo. Check the setings ISO, shutter and aperture.
2. Switch camera to Program (P) mode. The settings should be the same.
GS and P use the same camera logic program. GS just disables a number of things you can chnage to be sure you get a proper image.
3. In "P", rotate the Main Dial next to the shutter button, You will see as one setting is changed (camera is usually setup to change the shutter speed with that dial) the other settings change accordingly to maintain correct exposure. You will also see the pointer in the righthand side of the viewfinder staying at the middle point because the program in the camera works to maintain correct exposure.
4. If you start moving things in Manaul (M) there is no longer a linkage. You can set shutter, perture and ISO anywhere you want independently. Tha's why you need to wtch where the pointer is and adjust appropriately.
With GS and P the shutter is still so slow that it's basically only taking one photo (1/50) and I can't adjust that. So I swap to M and I've tried just about every combination for SS, Aperture, ISO, and Exposure and sometimes they're not as bad, but sometimes it's just flat our black even when pointed directly towards a bright light. That's why I suspected it might be an issue with the camera on the higher shutter speeds.
I don't understand what you mean by "takes only one photo". If you are in One Shot mode the camera will take one photo each time you press shutter button regardless of shutter speed.
If the shutter speed is that low in P it probably means that the lens is wide open and the ISO is at max.
When in P record shutter speed, aperture and ISO. Then dial those in Manual. You should get the same result in GS, P and M.
When you record them report back what they are.
One thing - just to be sure all is set well, go to the Menu and clear all camera settings and custom settings.
@jrhoffman75 wrote:I don't understand what you mean by "takes only one photo". If you are in One Shot mode the camera will take one photo each time you press shutter button regardless of shutter speed.
If the shutter speed is that low in P it probably means that the lens is wide open and the ISO is at max.
When in P record shutter speed, aperture and ISO. Then dial those in Manual. You should get the same result in GS, P and M.
When you record them report back what they are.
One thing - just to be sure all is set well, go to the Menu and clear all camera settings and custom settings.
I reset the settings and it's working now! I'm not sure what was selected that was making it wonky.
CassiLynne20
Stop for a minute. First lets determine if all is OK. Put the camera in P mode, ISO set to 200, not auto ISO. Lens in AF. Average WB. Go outside on a nice day at a nice park or other nice place and take some shots. If all is well the camera is fine.
If that works let's make "single" adjustments. You can try Av and select a certain aperture, say f8, and let the camera choose the best SS. Then select Tv, let's try 1/200, and let the camera select the proper aperture. Leave the ISO at 200 still on that nice day at the park. Going on, put the camera back in P mode and change the ISO setting. All the while do notice the other settings the camera is making. You will quickly see how things work, I am sure.
Put a small piece of black tape over the "green square" on the mode dial and forget it even exists. 
If you feel you need an auto setting always use P mode.
You can view all the settings on the LCD when you check your shots.
@ebiggs1 wrote:CassiLynne20
Stop for a minute. First lets determine if all is OK. Put the camera in P mode, ISO set to 200, not auto ISO. Lens in AF. Average WB. Go outside on a nice day at a nice park or other nice place and take some shots. If all is well the camera is fine.
If that works let's make "single" adjustments. You can try Av and select a certain aperture, say f8, and let the camera choose the best SS. Then select Tv, let's try 1/200, and let the camera select the proper aperture. Leave the ISO at 200 still on that nice day at the park. Going on, put the camera back in P mode and change the ISO setting. All the while do notice the other settings the camera is making. You will quickly see how things work, I am sure.
Put a small piece of black tape over the "green square" on the mode dial and forget it even exists.
You can view all the settings on the LCD when you check your shots.
This is what came from that 🙂 Appreciate the suggestions!
