Forum: Photography


Subject: Digital White Balance screw up...corrections?

TomDart opened this issue on Feb 26, 2005 ยท 6 posts


TomDart posted Sat, 26 February 2005 at 8:51 PM

The image is only a test shot. WB was set using white cardboard and incandescent lighting. Note the blue tint to the cats breast. After taking the pic and viewing it, I realized lots of daylight was coming in the windows. So, I screwed up and set the WB to incandescent, ingoring the total ambient light. How would you set White Balance for a shot indoors with some sun coming in the room? Sure, to set it at the place the image would be taken would be nice but not predictable with animals. I know I left the window light out of the balance..my mistake. Would backeting help? What would you do..set a WB and put the camera down, ready in case a decent image was there? I do need some advice. The new camera is super but the fine points are being overlooked... and that is me. Time to learn..time to learn not to rush it. Advice on White Balance in a mixed light environment? All or any words will be appreciated. Peace to All. TomDart.