Auto Lighting Optimizer - Canon's in Camera Image Optimizer - EOS R5 Tip 76

Most cameras these days support some form of automatic image optimization. Canon calls this function Auto Lighting Optimizer, Nikon calls it Active D Lighting, Sony D-Range Optimzier. Regardless of the name, the function is largely the same: evaluate the image and adjust the brightness and tonal graduations to create a "better" looking image.
In this video we're looking at Canon's approach to this, what it does, and how you control it.
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00:00 Intro
00:56 What Exactly is Auto Lighting Optimizer?
03:11 Limitations and Potential Issues
06:08 Availability and Conflicting Settings
07:24 Controlling Auto Lighting Optimizer
10:31 Should you use it or not?

[@fnavarro00]

With all this content I will know my camera more than anyone else. As for this option, I have always had it activated, but since I edit the raw files and I trust my histogram a lot, I must be careful.

[@PizzlesTechTime]

I was looking at this setting scratching my head before a photoshoot. Trying to use a ETTL Godox flash with R5C and I set the shutter too high or low, it doesnt fire. Exposure simulation throws me off using The flash. I made out pretty good.😅

[@Twobarpsi]

I keep it off. I have played with it in Canon DPP 4, with the raw files, and found, if needed, the lowest setting gave the most natural results. 😊

[@Canon1DMkII]

I shoot JPEGs for my sports workflows with 1Dxs. The auto light optimizer is pure gold when set to standard in most daytime light conditions. It also can be beneficial in poor night lighting situations to help tone down highlights and fill shadows.
I shoot RAW+JPEG to hedge my bets and to allow processing of portfolio quality images.

[@PointsInFocus]

You know, that's really nice to know that this gets used by people, and seriously. I don't know what it is about online discussions about camera stuff, but the most vocal people are almost always the ones bashing and decrying anything that isn't raw only. So it's always nice to hear that this stuff gets used by more than just total novices.

[@FLMTrailer]

HIGH ISO SPEED NR + AUTO LIGHTING OPTIMIZER