White balance selection
Sep 18, 2014 18:07:20 #
Does selecting the white balance versus using Auto white balance significantly improve picture quality? I have been using AWB.
Sep 18, 2014 18:20:29 #
Dynamics5 wrote:
Does selecting the white balance versus using Auto white balance significantly improve picture quality? I have been using AWB.
Yes, I think it very much does. Those that do post processing or shoot in RAW are not as concerned about it though. If you shoot jpg only, then I would try to adjust the white balance accordingly.
Chris
Sep 18, 2014 18:33:33 #
Although auto white balance is very good, it can be fooled. Near water or sunlight streaming through foilage are just two examples. There are times when it is best to manually set the white balance.
Sep 18, 2014 18:36:24 #
bretedge
Loc: Moab, UT
If you shoot in RAW, it really doesn't matter as you can easily adjust WB in Lightroom. If you're shooting jpeg's, it's very important to select the correct WB in the field.
Sep 18, 2014 18:37:41 #
I agree with jack schade, when I use manual setting for white balance clarity always comes out better. I also reset my WB when I change lens, light conditions change, or changing locations.
Sep 18, 2014 18:42:17 #
I shoot RAW but want to get the best pictures! There must be risk associated with forgetting to switch the white balance when changing light conditions.
Sep 18, 2014 18:49:00 #
Yes, I have forgotten to change white balance, then I will change in PP adobe elements 11. I always have better results with manual white balance and shooting Raw.
Sep 18, 2014 18:53:03 #
When shooting JPEG, Don't rely on Auto white balance. It is easy enough to set it, check it, and reset it to make it right..
Sep 18, 2014 19:27:38 #
Just to make sure I know what you experts are talking about, when I say selecting white balance, I am referring to selecting: Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent light, Flash, etc. Are you referring to CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE?!
Sep 18, 2014 19:43:54 #
I am no expert, nor pretend to be.
In response to your question, I was referring to simple camera settings. Adjust, at the least, --sunlight, shade, cloudy, etc. rather than rely on AWB.
In response to your question, I was referring to simple camera settings. Adjust, at the least, --sunlight, shade, cloudy, etc. rather than rely on AWB.
Sep 18, 2014 19:50:54 #
There have been many threads re:white balance. I found lots of very helpful information in many of them.
You can find more threads by using the search function at the top of this page. Just type in "white balance". I would also suggest using the advanced search option and sort the threads from most recent.
You can find more threads by using the search function at the top of this page. Just type in "white balance". I would also suggest using the advanced search option and sort the threads from most recent.
Sep 18, 2014 19:54:10 #
Sep 19, 2014 04:57:14 #
Dynamics5 wrote:
I shoot RAW but want to get the best pictures! There must be risk associated with forgetting to switch the white balance when changing light conditions.
When recording raw files all camera settings other than exposure have no effect on the image. You establish the white balance in post processing. A white balance setting will be reflected in the jpg preview that you see when you open the file in your raw converter, but it is by no means "baked in" and changing it to the value you want will not destroy pixels like it does if you were to change the white balance on a jpg image.
If you want accurate white and color balance use an Xrite Colorchecker Passport.
Sep 19, 2014 06:15:00 #
Dynamics5 wrote:
Does selecting the white balance versus using Auto white balance significantly improve picture quality? I have been using AWB.
Noted photographer Brian Peterson suggests setting your WB to cloudy and leaving it there. I have been using this method for quite some time and it gives amazing results to my photos. The only time I change from cloudy setting is for indoor shots under different lighting conditions.
Sep 19, 2014 06:15:15 #
Dynamics5 wrote:
Does selecting the white balance versus using Auto white balance significantly improve picture quality? I have been using AWB.
All exposures on my canon 5d mk2 have been made in AWB. Processing in Photoshop to start #1 auto color, #2 auto contrast auto tone. Mixed stage lighting will need to be corrected using color and hue sliders to the processors feeling.
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