How to use white balance filter
Nov 11, 2019 18:06:33 #
I have one of those circular translucent WB filter. Can someone tell me the exact way to use it.
Nov 11, 2019 18:08:37 #
Is it possibly actually a "circular polarizing" filter? Where maybe this explanation will address: https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/polarizing-filters.htm
Nov 11, 2019 18:28:46 #
Nov 11, 2019 18:33:58 #
Hanson wrote:
It is a white translucent plastic for getting white balance
If it's a large enough piece of plastic to cover the entire front of the lens, you cover the lens and take an image in the light you want to adjust to a custom white balance. Then, you go into your camera menu and use that image as the basis for the custom WB. Check your camera manual for the specific details.
Nov 11, 2019 19:23:52 #
It's new to me. https://www.howtogeek.com/166532/how-to-achieve-perfect-photo-color-with-a-white-balance-cap/
Nov 11, 2019 20:19:52 #
Hanson wrote:
I have one of those circular translucent WB filter. Can someone tell me the exact way to use it.
Put it back in the packaging, with the receipt and call for a return authorization. These things can work, but I found color accuracy (to neutral) to be far better with a ColorChecker Passport. Besides, the WB filter is limited to correcting white balance, and it does not really take into consideration the camera's color response curve and provide consistent results with color tint adjustment. A clue is that when you use a WB Filter on multiple cameras from different manufacturers in the same light, you will see different results from each camera body. When you use the ColorChecker Passport all the images will seem as if they were taken with a single camera. If you do events with a second shooter, this can be important. I just didn't find the filter to be 100% accurate or 100% consistent.
Nov 12, 2019 05:18:37 #
Is it an ExpoDisc? If so, here are some instructions for use and basic info:
https://www.expodisc.com/pages/about-expodisc-2-0-white-balance-filter
https://www.expodisc.com/pages/expodisc-2-0-instructions
https://www.expodisc.com/pages/about-expodisc-2-0-white-balance-filter
https://www.expodisc.com/pages/expodisc-2-0-instructions
Nov 12, 2019 05:39:44 #
If one shoots RAW a ColorChecker Passport can be some of the best money spent on gear in my opinion...
Nov 12, 2019 05:57:59 #
[quote=Hanson]I have one of those circular translucent WB filter. Can someone tell me the exact way to use it.[/quote
All kidding aside, the way to use one of these is set your camera to a good exposure in the scene, then put the filter on the lens, walk up to the place where your subject is and point the camera at the light source- then create a custom white balance. If you move to a new lighting situation, rinse and repeat.
All kidding aside, the way to use one of these is set your camera to a good exposure in the scene, then put the filter on the lens, walk up to the place where your subject is and point the camera at the light source- then create a custom white balance. If you move to a new lighting situation, rinse and repeat.
Nov 12, 2019 11:37:03 #
Hanson wrote:
I have one of those circular translucent WB filter. Can someone tell me the exact way to use it.
Why would anyone go to the trouble of screwing on an attachment to the lens, and then taking it off again, and stowing it somewhere, when aiming the camera at a sheet of typing paper does the same thing? My answer for your question is "Put it in a drawer and forget it."
Nov 12, 2019 12:24:10 #
Assuming you are shooting RAW, why would you need it? Have not used mine in years.
I adjust in PP to what I think it should be. Seems much simpler.
WJH
I adjust in PP to what I think it should be. Seems much simpler.
WJH
Nov 12, 2019 17:34:36 #
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Hanson wrote:
I have one of those circular translucent WB filter. Can someone tell me the exact way to use it.
I wouldn't bother with it. If I have a color temperature question, I take a reading with my Minolta Color Meter.
Nov 12, 2019 20:29:10 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
If it's a large enough piece of plastic to cover the entire front of the lens, you cover the lens and take an image in the light you want to adjust to a custom white balance. Then, you go into your camera menu and use that image as the basis for the custom WB. Check your camera manual for the specific details.
The camera and filter can also be pointed at the light source.
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