WB -RAW vs JPG

[Jerry White]

I've seen a lot of discussion here regarding the better ability to adjust white balance, etc. in RAW as compared to JPG.

I'm still waiting for a D60 so I've not had the ability to play with the RAW files but why is it easier to make adjustments ina RAW file than in a JPG?

Jerry

[Mike K]

Much easier to do WB settings during RAW conversion. Use the dropper method, and "pick" a non-colored pixel, white, gray or black. Hit convert when your happy with the result. When you get the camera read the manual, its easy. Also aftermarket programs such as Breezebrowser all have this capability with other enhanced features.
Mike K

[oops]

Mike K,

I don't have the D60 and probably won't upgrade but am curious. Does the D60 benefit from or need Fred Miranda's AWB fix or did Canon get this ironed out? I know my D30 needs this adjustment on any image displaying earth tones. It makes a different image altogether from the original.

Chris

[Jerry White]

Mike K wrote:
Much easier to do WB settings during RAW conversion. Use the dropper method, and "pick" a non-colored pixel, white, gray or black. Hit convert when your happy with the result. When you get the camera read the manual, its easy. Also aftermarket programs such as Breezebrowser all have this capability with other enhanced features.
Mike K


Ok, that makes sense. That does sound easier than trying to adjust in PS.

[EugeneK]

Jerry White wrote:
Mike K wrote:
Much easier to do WB settings during RAW conversion. Use the dropper method, and "pick" a non-colored pixel, white, gray or black. Hit convert when your happy with the result. When you get the camera read the manual, its easy. Also aftermarket programs such as Breezebrowser all have this capability with other enhanced features.
Mike K


Wow, that really works! I have been fighting WB on some mixed-lighting shots with PS and had really been having problems. Thanks for the tip. -Eugene

[miro]

Or, you can use iCorrect photoshop plugin to do the same on jpeg images :)