bobgreen wrote:
My Nikon d7100 permits various adjustments to white balance. I understand the need and desire to adjust indoors based upon types and sources of lighting. My question is whether I should use the auto white balance option outdoors or change the setting based upon the type of lighting- direct sun, shade, overcast, etc. I have tried a few test cases and didn't see a noticeable difference.
I appreciate your opinions and advice!
I leave it on auto for all outdoor photos. The D7100 seems to make good decisions most of the time. I do shoot RAW files so I can change the temp easily in pp. I use ACR for processing and this gives a range of set options for white balance adjustment (shade, cloudy etc) or you can play with the actual temp by degrees for fine tuning. Most of the time, for outdoor shots, the D7100 does a very intelligent job.