danob Forum Coordinator Joined: 08 Aug 2002 Posts: 836 Last Post: 07 May 06 [profile] Posted Sun, May 7, 2006 3:05 pm Ok Valou I have only looked at a friends D50 and it is a very well specified camera you will find the D50 produces consistently natural coloration by measuring the entire frame of the shot and matching white balance to the light source. Advanced auto white balance handles most lighting situations, but the flexible options include a choice of six specific manual settings, white balance bracketing for added creative choice of results, as well as a preset option for using a gray or white object as a calibrating reference under mixed lighting conditions. A quick cheat is to take a light reading from the back of your hand see what those are in the situation you are in and set that manual and take your shot works most of the time.. If you have spot metering etc try experimanting with those controls at least with digital you dont waste film and you see the results right away.. ____________________ Danny O'Byrne Photography Coordinator http://www.digitalartzone.co.uk/ Teach a wise man and he will be yet wiser

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