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Feb 14, 2016 12:48:09   #
JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco
 
CHOLLY wrote:
Baz, AWB is only as good as the algorithms used to program it. It is hit or miss with older cameras.

When you set the custom WB however, you are actually using the temperature of the light source present and not allowing the camera to guess what temperature the illuminating light is.

Your owners manual should tell you how to set custom WB on your camera. All you need is a gray card, and failing that, you can use a sheet of white, though the gray card would be better.

GOOD LUCK!
Baz, AWB is only as good as the algorithms used to... (show quote)


If you do use a gray card, you must be sure it is a true neutral gray, made to do white balance. Many older gray cards were meant to measure exposure, and may not be color neutral. For instance, if you go to buy gray background paper, you can get many shades, from cool to warm.

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Feb 25, 2016 10:37:48   #
ddfolts Loc: Geneseo, NY
 
Put your camera on auto ISO.... then you don't have to remember to change it every time you move from on light condition to another!

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Feb 25, 2016 10:38:06   #
ddfolts Loc: Geneseo, NY
 
Put your camera on auto ISO.... then you don't have to remember to change it every time you move from on light condition to another!

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Feb 25, 2016 11:03:24   #
anotherview Loc: California
 
Yes, under some conditions, using Auto ISO reduces fiddling with settings.

For example, in moderate lighting, you can use Auto ISO with some confidence that the ISO value will not skyrocket, but stay in an acceptable range as you vary other settings.
ddfolts wrote:
Put your camera on auto ISO.... then you don't have to remember to change it every time you move from on light condition to another!

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Feb 25, 2016 11:58:04   #
JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco
 
anotherview wrote:
Yes, under some conditions, using Auto ISO reduces fiddling with settings.

For example, in moderate lighting, you can use Auto ISO with some confidence that the ISO value will not skyrocket, but stay in an acceptable range as you vary other settings.


The trick is knowing when Auto ISO will be good enough. With the lighting conditions the OP had, a custom white balance is well advised.

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Feb 25, 2016 14:28:18   #
Haveago Loc: Swindon, Wiltshire. UK.
 
I've said this before but will say it again thanks all for yr input on my blue cast query.

As usual UHH members have come to the forefront again in giving loads of help in their answers.

Thanks again

Baz

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Feb 25, 2016 14:45:13   #
CHOLLY Loc: THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!
 
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Feb 25, 2016 14:48:55   #
WmLeeGriffin Loc: PA
 
Haveago wrote:
Hi all, I have a question regards these photos. They were taken handheld inside a large building with tube lighting, people playing bowls. I adjusted the cameras white balance for strip lghting but all the photos have come out with a Blue cast. All the photos are JPEG, next time I'll do RAW aswell.

Anyone out there have suggestions for:
1. Any in camera adjustment I can do so it don't happen again?
2. Is there a way I can adjust the photos in camera BEFORE I format the card.
3. How to get rid of the blue cast using Photoshop, Lightroom, GIMP or Picasa?
Many thanks for any guidance.

Baz
Hi all, I have a question regards these photos. T... (show quote)


I thought I'd give this a shot, downloaded it and did a quick Photo Shop white balance. I marked the shoes as it looked like white tennis shoes, and Photo Shop did the rest. So, if that helps at all . . . there are smarter people here than I so . . . . Now I can't seem to post the correct photo! Why is being old so tough??



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Feb 25, 2016 14:53:35   #
WmLeeGriffin Loc: PA
 
Maybe this time . . .



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Feb 25, 2016 14:54:12   #
WmLeeGriffin Loc: PA
 
there it is

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Feb 26, 2016 00:56:24   #
alycat Loc: Canton OH
 
post processing could help. Color balance, levels. should be abel to save them.

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Feb 26, 2016 01:34:51   #
alycat Loc: Canton OH
 
Haveago wrote:
Hi all, I have a question regards these photos. They were taken handheld inside a large building with tube lighting, people playing bowls. I adjusted the cameras white balance for strip lghting but all the photos have come out with a Blue cast. All the photos are JPEG, next time I'll do RAW aswell.

Anyone out there have suggestions for:
1. Any in camera adjustment I can do so it don't happen again?
2. Is there a way I can adjust the photos in camera BEFORE I format the card.
3. How to get rid of the blue cast using Photoshop, Lightroom, GIMP or Picasa?


Most post proscessers could handle this problem. I used Arcsoft Photo Studio 6. Color balance and a little levels adjustment.
Many thanks for any guidance.

Baz
Hi all, I have a question regards these photos. T... (show quote)



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Apr 25, 2016 14:07:51   #
Los-Angeles-Shooter Loc: Los Angeles
 
Do a custom WB BEFORE popping shots
If unable to do a custom WB, do test shots at different WB settings, choose the best one, and hope. You'll probably be close.

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