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Oct 28, 2012 16:12:18   #
hanser
 
Actually there are more info on this at the following sites:
http://www.qpcard.com/en_b2c/applications/qpcolorsoft501.html?options=cart

http://www.qpcard.com/en_b2c/qpcalibration-instructions

http://www.amazon.com/Adorama-QpCard-Balance-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0002K6F66/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351455008&sr=8-1&keywords=qp+card
hope this helps

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Oct 28, 2012 19:25:58   #
photophool Loc: Grosse Pointe Park, MI
 
Your white balance issue is common to all digital cameras. I photograph a gray card in my first shot after setting White Balance to approximate shooting conditions. In post processing (I use Lightroom3), I put the eyedropper on the gray spot and color balance is done. I can then sync all other photos taken under the same light. See http://lifehacker.com/5659324/use-an-18-gray-card-for-better-color-balance-in-your-photos
Don't use just anything that looks gray. The cards sold are guaranteed to reflect all colors equally. There are any number of gray cards out there. Google "photo gray card" and take your choice. Of course, if the light changes, you need to repeat the procedure.

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Oct 28, 2012 20:44:36   #
hanser
 
thank you for the information.
hanser

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Oct 29, 2012 02:37:50   #
BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA
 
jeep_daddy wrote:
caron2 wrote:
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 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.
quote=caron2 I am trying to cut down time on my e... (show quote)


Now, that's GOOD!

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Oct 30, 2012 00:15:28   #
caron2 Loc: Georgia
 
Thanks everyone, all great suggestions! I think I will be shopping for some books :) Have a great week!!!
Love this forum, SO helpful
be safe to any of you in the northeast <3

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