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Apr 19, 2008 12:06 |  #1

What white balance do you normally use when taking macro? I ALWAYS get this overpowering warming wb. But It's just on auto. I think the onboard flash use may have something to do with this. Any suggestions?


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Apr 19, 2008 12:13 |  #2

Also, I'm only allotted a 1:1 magnification. What f-stop should i use to get optimal focus on the eyes?


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Apr 19, 2008 13:42 |  #3

I shoot in RAW for easier WB adjustment in processing. I use the Digital Photo Professional that comes bundled with your camera for the RAW conversion. The camera is set on AWB but it wouldn't matter what it was set on. For good eye detail you need to open up - around f8/f7.1


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Apr 27, 2008 08:33 |  #4

But It's just on auto.

Notice that the very last exposure in the 2nd group of tests was of a gray card. This thread has a good illustration of target influenced differences in exposure readings, too.
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=54281


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Apr 27, 2008 10:47 as a reply to  @ PhotosGuy's post |  #5

always auto white balance

camera shooting settings is set to natural or standard.

i use f/11 normally for macro


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