Canon HF G50 Low Light

[c-leigh]

Hello, I have a Canon HF G50 and G30. I noticed when doing indoor shooting with a tripod the subject will get darker for no reason at times. Seems like I have adequate lighting. The subject looks great for a few minutes and then for no reason the camcorder will adjust and make it about 20-30% darker. Drives me crazy.

The setting I use is auto. Appreciate any help.

Thank you,

Cathy

[smrpix]

Don't use auto, basically ever.

The most likely explanation is that the camera is responding to some bright object in the scene, though we would need a sample to confirm that. Another possible explanation is that the viewfinder is simply dimming to save battery life. Again, a sample of the footage would quickly confirm that.

It's fine to use auto to set your exposure, but then you should lock it in manually -- especially in the situation you describe where you have control of the location and the lighting.