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Jan 30, 2013 09:45:12   #
randy61543 Loc: Liverpool, Illinois
 
I have finally figured out how to use the WB on my D90. The only question I have now is, how do I set it for when I use flash? Does the WB change flash/no flash?

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Jan 30, 2013 09:56:19   #
MtnMan Loc: ID
 
randy61543 wrote:
I have finally figured out how to use the WB on my D90. The only question I have now is, how do I set it for when I use flash? Does the WB change flash/no flash?


The flash has its own temperature so needs its white balance. If you have white balance set on auto it will adjust. If not you should set it for flash. It is the flash lightning bolt.

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Jan 31, 2013 08:44:45   #
Joecosentino Loc: Whitesboro, New York
 
Like mtman said set the WB to flash also shoot raw so you can adjust easier if you need to

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Jan 31, 2013 15:13:08   #
wingincamera Loc: Spanaway, Washington
 
If you shoot RAW you can change it when processing later.

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Jan 31, 2013 15:30:45   #
Pepper Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
 
This can be a bit more complicated than it may seem. For example if you have other light sources present those other light source can affect your WB or if your flash is bouncing off colored walls or ceiling that can also affect your result. You have many options when correcting this in your camera. Don’t be afraid to take a few test shots using different pre-programmed settings with your flash. You can also use a grey card or something akin to the Expodisc and do a custom WB setting, again pretty simple to do. One further option is to change your Kelvin temperature manually, if fact that’s very easy to do and can make some dramatic differences. Experiment with your various options taking plenty of notes, it’s all fun.

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Feb 1, 2013 09:49:26   #
bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana
 
Get a large enough card, and shoot raw and JPEG just in case, so you don't lose the "magic shot" to poor wb.

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