White balancing camera

14463415:KilaTsunami said:
Sounds like u need a white card.. point cam at white card and push the WB button

Lol the good ole days. I can't even imagine using a camera that you can't set the WB value.
 
14463444:eheath said:
Lol the good ole days. I can't even imagine using a camera that you can't set the WB value.

Why would you set the value, when you can get a more accurate wb with a white card in the scene. Unless of course youre using a light meter
 
14470887:Dub_Digital said:
Why would you set the value, when you can get a more accurate wb with a white card in the scene. Unless of course youre using a light meter

It's much easier to adjust/match your shots if you shoot with a consistent WB, a white card isn't that consistent and if you know the color temp of whatever your light source is, its better to set your camera to that value.

For example, filming skiing outside you'd want to set it to 5600k, any other situation you'd want to set your WB to the temperature your light source. Using a WB card essentially does the same thing, but setting your value is easier and more consistent.
 
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