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Blue tint

CheekyChappy
Posted 12/07/2010 - 22:15 Link
Every so often I am finding my photos and video clips going a strange strong blue tint. Here is an attached example.

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Any suggestiong why?
Nigel
Pentax K-x, DA18-55 lens, DA50-200 lens, Metz 48 Flash
dougf8
Posted 12/07/2010 - 22:17 Link
Vote Auto White Balance?
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CheekyChappy
Posted 12/07/2010 - 22:24 Link
Well it was on the Auto Pict setting - so I presumme that was on. Would you set the white balance manually for each situation?
Nigel
Pentax K-x, DA18-55 lens, DA50-200 lens, Metz 48 Flash
dougf8
Posted 12/07/2010 - 22:31 Link
I'd choose the most appropriate. And if nothing suitable shoot RAW and develop to order later. I've never done a manual white balance set. Might have a go to see how.
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Pentaxophile
Posted 12/07/2010 - 22:54 Link
I personally only bother with manual settings like Tungsten if the AWB is struggling.

The chance of the AWB not being accurate is a lot lower than the chance of me forgetting to change the setting!
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CheekyChappy
Posted 12/07/2010 - 23:19 Link
I see what you mean Gareth. I found the Exif data. I did not manually select Tungsten so I am puzzled how it was selected. As far as I know the K-x was on AWB. I have a video clip where it starts out with a blue tint which disappears half way through. It's as if the AWB is thinking one minute this is tungsten lighting, and deciding it isn't.
Nigel
Pentax K-x, DA18-55 lens, DA50-200 lens, Metz 48 Flash
CheekyChappy
Posted 12/07/2010 - 23:30 Link
It was set to spot metering. Could that be the cause?
Nigel
Pentax K-x, DA18-55 lens, DA50-200 lens, Metz 48 Flash
dougf8
Posted 13/07/2010 - 07:18 Link
Spot metering will just affect the exposure.
White balance will affect the colour tint.

I guess you shot in the evening. You could try "shade" next time.
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i-Berg
Posted 13/07/2010 - 07:59 Link
Hi Nigel,

I see you wrote on Flikr that you are relatively new to all this (welcome!).

While this won't solve any issues specific to your individual K-x, it may help you understand some of the underlying principles better. It's a great resource IMO - link
CheekyChappy
Posted 13/07/2010 - 22:39 Link
dougf8 wrote:
Spot metering will just affect the exposure.
White balance will affect the colour tint.

I guess you shot in the evening. You could try "shade" next time.

Good suggestion. I'll give it a go - although two of my video clips were taken in bright daylight and they had the blue tint.
Nigel
Pentax K-x, DA18-55 lens, DA50-200 lens, Metz 48 Flash
CheekyChappy
Posted 13/07/2010 - 22:40 Link
i-Berg wrote:
Hi Nigel,

I see you wrote on Flikr that you are relatively new to all this (welcome!).

While this won't solve any issues specific to your individual K-x, it may help you understand some of the underlying principles better. It's a great resource IMO - link

Thanks i-berg. This looks to be a really useful resource.
Nigel
Pentax K-x, DA18-55 lens, DA50-200 lens, Metz 48 Flash

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