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Chuck Norcutt
Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> Thanks. The 5D's AWB spec is 3000-7000. Most shots ranged from 3450 to
> 3850 but a few climbed as high as 5000.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
> Larry wrote:
>> Nice results with graceful subjects.
>>
>> The auto white balance might have performed well in however much it
>> affects RAW output on the 5D because the lights used might not be as
>> low in color temperature as you may think. There must be some spec
>> about the range the AWB covers.
>>
>> I know, for example, my K10D lower AWB limit was designed with a lower
>> limit of 4000K as to not screw up sunsets. The 5D may be similar,
>> where the stage lighting bare bulbs might be 3400-3600K hence the
>> slightly warm rendering that works well.
>>
>> It is a source of complaint by the inexperienced (and sometimes
>> unintelligent) who blame cameras for the AWB not doing "well" indoors
>> where the bulbs might be 2800K or so - completely disregarding the
>> manual's explanation that this is not the setting to use in that
>> situation because of the 4000K(or whatever) limit.
>
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