When taking pics, err darker or lighter?

[TheWetRookie]

Hi All,

When taking pics, I don't always have time to play with settings and getting the lighting right and such due to not being able to hold the dive up too much or not enough time. I also am only just learning how to do corrections in photo shop.

If I was to err in taking the picture, would it be better to be a little darker or lighter when taking the pic?

edit: I should add that I am using a Canon powershot A620 using the raw "hack" program and single sealife strobe.

Thanks

Mike

[bvanant]

In general, if you can't get it correct in the camera, underexpose a bit. You can lighten things that are too dark but if you have fully blown out highlights you can't darken them easily.
Bill
P.S. Shoot raw when you can, you have more latitude later.
Bill

[James]

It is generally considered better to underexpose a bit as it is easier to bring out detail in dark areas than deal with blown out areas that as a result have no data.

James

[TheWetRookie]

Thanks

I have noticed myself that it is easier to adjust a slightly under exposed pic than one that is over exposed.