RE: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D imagequality?)

2007-02-13 Thread J. C. O'Connell
adjustment reference image WB to adjust actual image WB manually. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 11:41 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests

RE: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D imagequality?)

2007-02-13 Thread John Whittingham
Probably the best and safest way to ensure a good white balance is to take an extra shot under the same lighting w/ a neutral gray card in scene and use that for auto white balance adjustment reference image WB to adjust actual image WB manually. Not the most convenient of things on a

Re: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D imagequality?)

2007-02-13 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Feb 13, 2007, at 10:43 AM, John Whittingham wrote: Probably the best and safest way to ensure a good white balance is to take an extra shot under the same lighting w/ a neutral gray card in scene and use that for auto white balance adjustment reference image WB to adjust actual image

Re: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D imagequality?)

2007-02-13 Thread John Whittingham
A small card with white/gray/black patches is very easy to keep in your pocket and snap an exposure of if you're unsure of the light. The resulting white-balance setting can be used for all exposures taken in the same light. There are several of these available on the market, for

Re: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D imagequality?)

2007-02-13 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 14/02/07, John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's worth considering but I'm not sure I can be bothered with the hassle, great indoors for sudio work or location shoot. There are a some convenient WB card options available: http://www.rawworkflow.com/products/whibal/index.html

Re: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D imagequality?)

2007-02-13 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Feb 13, 2007, at 1:19 PM, John Whittingham wrote: A small card with white/gray/black patches is very easy to keep in your pocket and snap an exposure of if you're unsure of the light. The resulting white-balance setting can be used for all exposures taken in the same light. There are

Re: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D imagequality?)

2007-02-13 Thread John Whittingham
Thanks Godfrey and Robert, I may just invest in one, more enablement :) John The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential

RE: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D imagequality?)

2007-02-13 Thread J. C. O'Connell
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Whittingham Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 4:17 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D imagequality?) The old standard reference, 18% gray

Re: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D imagequality?)

2007-02-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
Whittingham Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 4:17 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D imagequality?) The old standard reference, 18% gray, is a little dark for white balance use although it does work fine in good light ... that's

RE: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D imagequality?)

2007-02-13 Thread David Savage
in the scene? jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Whittingham Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 4:17 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D imagequality?) The old standard