Why are the photos dark?

Question

#1. I have a Pentax ist-D digital camera that I'm having a problem with. The pictures are ALWAYS underexposed = too dark...especially since I got my new auto-focus lenses. I can "auto fix" them with adobe photoshop, but I need them to be right on in the first place.

#2. Also, when I'm shooting multiple pictures 4 frames in 5-seconds, I'm getting bracketing on the exposures when I don't really want the bracketing on. (1st over exposed or lighter, 2nd medium or proper exposure then the 3rd under exposed or darker.)

I'm shooting a friend's wedding Friday (tomorrow) night, so will appreciate your assistance/suggestions.

Answer 1

break out the weber, dear...the bride's family will want it when they bar b que your hinder parts when the photos don't turn out.

Answer 2

Here is your manual.

Look at page 82 about auto bracketing.

Read page 79 about EV compensation.

http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/manua...