Help with Nikon D300
Oct 27, 2012 23:52:29 #
I am trying to cut down time on my editing time. To my eye my photos need a bit of boost to the color or enhancement maybe. They seem to be lacking warmth. Does anyone consistently change their white balance or picture control to achieve this? I usually have everything set on the default settings but recently have tried to play with those settings and I like the outcome. I was just wondering if anyone else has this issue?
I have attached 2 photos.
The first, color unedited, I think it looks dull
The second, I enhanced & adjusted the temperature in iPhoto. I like this much better.
How can I get this look when shooting? What would I adjust on my camera before I take the picture?
Thanks! Sorry this is so long :)
I have attached 2 photos.
The first, color unedited, I think it looks dull
The second, I enhanced & adjusted the temperature in iPhoto. I like this much better.
How can I get this look when shooting? What would I adjust on my camera before I take the picture?
Thanks! Sorry this is so long :)
Oct 28, 2012 00:26:27 #
caron2 wrote:
I am trying to cut down time on my editing time. ... (show quote)
The first photo looks like it has too much blue-- just enough to take away the warmth in the second shot. The blouse appears white in the second (warmer) shot-- but has a very slight bluish cast in the first shot. Do you recall what your WB setting was on the initial shot?
I have the D300 and I do change my WB often. I've created and saved WB presets for conditions that I repeat. I use an ExpoDisc to white balance when I need to be precise out of the camera-- a white coffee filter will also work. I also use iPhoto to make small adjustments. Good Luck. I hope this helps.
Oct 28, 2012 00:30:30 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
quote=caron2 I am trying to cut down time on my e... (show quote)
Agreed. Try to remove more of the blue. On the other hand, I will admit that I'm using a second generation that does NOT have color correction.
Oct 28, 2012 05:57:14 #
I use a D200 and D300s. I'm lead too believe that white balance you create is for that session only. So you would have to record another one when you change your light source. You need a program that reads raw then you can sort white balance out so long you expose correctly. You can pull it back a little under, but you will give your self big problems over. I use Photo Shop to sorts issues out. It's a massive program but lots of help on youtube that explains by video most issues. Keep clicking friend
caron2 wrote:
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Oct 28, 2012 06:17:14 #
Caron2, I am a new Nikon D300 user. A good free source of D300 information is Ken Rockwell's Nikon D300 User's Guide. On page 80, he discusses Picture Control Settings that you can adjust in camera. Go to Ken Rockwell's web page and search D300 for the link to the guide.
Oct 28, 2012 06:44:55 #
caron2 wrote:
I am trying to cut down time on my editing time. ... (show quote)
It really doesn't matter if you're shooting raw. WB can be adjusted in software but it helps to get it as close as possible in camera. When you get to know your camera really well this will be second nature. You can also adjust WB if it's a jpg but you loose a little more data that way. I think your corrected image is still a little too blue.
WB corrected in curves
Oct 28, 2012 07:22:33 #
I use the "Choose Color Tempreture" to select the Kelvin - in your manual there is a chart that presents the Kelvin for a number of ambient light conditions. I select my Kelvin then shoot something Red - if the color in the image on the screen looks like the original, then the WB is OK, if not I adjust.
Oct 28, 2012 07:43:30 #
The use of a warming filter is helpful when shooting in the mid day shade. It helps keep snow and brides dresses white. Its use is often helpful under flash that may be a bit cool. And it works on all cameras.
Oct 28, 2012 07:51:36 #
Nice pose. I use a Nikon as well and freguently use shade or cloudy WB settings to add that warmth regardless of the actualy conditions. If you shoot JPG I do believe you can use a vivid setting which might get you closer to your goal. I use manual and shutter priority 99% of the time. Good luck.
Oct 28, 2012 09:57:17 #
When shooting in JPG, the camera automatically adds sharpening and color enhancement. When shooting in RAW, you have to do it in post processing as the camera doesn't do it for you. I usually have a singh ray color combo filter on my lens as it really enhances the color and I use neutral picture control and set my white balance using an expo disk.
Oct 28, 2012 10:13:35 #
Hi Caron2:) I shoot a D300s. If you want a very good book on how to set up your camera, get the one Darrell Young puts out. He is very good at writing so you can understand what he is saying. I do very little post work on my shoots now. I don't like working on the computer.:)
The book is called:
Mastering the Nikon D300/D300s it is put out by Rockynook.
He puts out books on all the higher end Nikons when they come out. I have just ordered the one for the D800.:) Just dreaming at this point. I want to see what he says about it. But getting an 800 will mean up grading the computer too I think because of file size. So it will have to be in the future if I go that route.:)
Erv
The book is called:
Mastering the Nikon D300/D300s it is put out by Rockynook.
He puts out books on all the higher end Nikons when they come out. I have just ordered the one for the D800.:) Just dreaming at this point. I want to see what he says about it. But getting an 800 will mean up grading the computer too I think because of file size. So it will have to be in the future if I go that route.:)
Erv
Oct 28, 2012 10:22:35 #
Sheila
Loc: Arizona or New York
Have D200 and D300s and noticed bluer than desired results in a number of circumstances. Solved my problems by selecting shade for my white balance but I don't often shoot portraits.
The D300s also offers more complete adjustment of white balance by selecting an exact Kelvin setting or adjusting for expected color results. Check your manual or one of the very good books on D300 camera.
The D300s also offers more complete adjustment of white balance by selecting an exact Kelvin setting or adjusting for expected color results. Check your manual or one of the very good books on D300 camera.
Oct 28, 2012 10:23:36 #
Erv wrote:
Hi Caron2:) I shoot a D300s. If you want a very go... (show quote)
Thanks for the reminder, Erv. I also have Darrell Young's book. It is an easy read--and organized well. He has a number of recommended custom settings that I've used since getting my D300
Oct 28, 2012 15:20:58 #
Instead of using a warming filter, you might want to change your white balance to the cloudy day setting. This will add a little warmth to your photos.
Oct 28, 2012 15:52:11 #
Try QP201 which you can get at B&H or Adorama QP Card QP Color Correction Card (2 Cards)
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It works great
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/286652-REG/QP_Card_GQP201.html
It works great
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