2 WB comparison Geese pics

[Steve S]

This was also posted on dpr, but I'm putting it up here too for those that can't stand it over there right now :shock:
These 2 shots were taken within seconds of each other. The 1st had a WB of Sunny -1, the 2nd shot has a WB of Auto -1. While I did adjust the tone curves to better match each other, I didn't tuch the colors themselves. IMO, Sunny WB shot is MUCH more accurate, but still not perfect. Although still not perfect, I wonder if this had something to do with the setting of Color Mode III? Also, I set the Hue to +3, just because it was the way I have my 2H set up. plus, Yves does it that way, and if it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me in most cases I think they're both too cool blue, but esp the 2nd shot w/Auto WB. Your thoughts? Shot w/D2X/200-400VR + TC 1.4
Sunny WB:

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Nikon D2X
Focal Length: 550mm
Optimize Image:
Color Mode: Mode III (sRGB)
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: Off
2005/03/03 07:45:33.7
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
White Balance: Direct sunlight -1
Tone Comp.: Normal
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Metering Mode: Center-Weighted
AF Mode: AF-S
Hue Adjustment: +3°
Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)
1/125 sec - F/8
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Saturation: Normal
Exposure Comp.: +0.3 EV
Sharpening: Normal
Lens: VR 200-400mm F/4 G
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Auto Flash Comp: 0 EV

Auto WB:
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Nikon D2X
Focal Length: 550mm
Optimize Image:
Color Mode: Mode III (sRGB)
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: Off
2005/03/03 07:43:52.4
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
White Balance: Auto -1
Tone Comp.: Normal
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Metering Mode: Center-Weighted
AF Mode: AF-S
Hue Adjustment: +3°
Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)
1/60 sec - F/8
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Saturation: Normal
Exposure Comp.: +1.0 EV
Sharpening: Normal
Lens: VR 200-400mm F/4 G
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Auto Flash Comp: 0 EV

 

[joecolson]

Steve,

The first shot is more pleasing to the eye but may not be as "accurate" as the second shot. Try using a gray card and comparing the Auto WB with what the gray card produces. My D2X (which I only got late yesterday) has so far shown amazingly accurate WB on Auto. I use Adobe RGB, Mode II, no hue or tone compensation. I can already tell that the Auto WB on the D2X is far more accurate than that of my D2H.

 

[PhotoDawg]

The first shot has more white balance than the auto shot. Nice looking shot!

 

[andreasb]

I have used Adobe RGB as well

And have not had any particular WB issues, seems improved to me, I posted some more pictures yesterday

www.pbase.com/andreasb/d2x