Camera question

[rjhelgerson]

I'm no photography expert. But here we go (and yes I attempted a google search before coming to the experts)

I want to take a picture, outdoors. It's nice out. When I attempt to take a picture, as it focuses, as I frame the shot, the screen goes from a the bright light to a shaded one. Like going from sunshine to shade. And when I take that picture, the outcome looks just like that... shaded.

I have attempted to tweak the settings, but for whatever reason, can't find the magic combination. Right now I'm on auto settings. Yes, I have tried the "day light" mode..

Is this a factory defect, or can I find a way to take better pictures, with better light?

 

[kevindroid]

I've been using a third party app

 

[pinocytosis]

try this: http://therootofallevo.com/2011/07/evo-3d-getting-the-most-out-of-your-camera-2d-pictures/

i find that my camera takes nice pictures when theres a lot of light. and then picture quality drops rapidly when the light isn't so bright.

 

[imabitfighty]

thats been my problem too. good daylight and the picture suddenly goes very dark.

im on midnight rom with stock camera app.

I find turning on HDR mode makes my pics look like the shutter preview. its in the Scenes button menu.