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Avoiding florescent casts


Thank you for answering my question... I have another one. I have a Minolta - I will be taking so candid shots at a wedding. The church has bright florescent lights. Will these lights cause strange cast to the pictures? Is there a filter orsomething that I can do or get make sure that I do not have problems?


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November 17, 1999

 
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  This will not be a big problem if you are shooting film negatives but it could cause casts if you are shooting slides. If that is the case, there is a filter that will correct the problem. It is usually called a FL-D. If you can't get one, use negatives and have the lab correct. Go to a pro lab and tell them about your situation.

You can buy one at your local pro shop or cameraworld.com.
Just be sure to get the right size:

Tiffen 37mm FL-D Filter


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November 17, 1999

 

Morgan W. Bird
  Fluorescent lights create a distinct green cast to the pictures. Photo labs correct a little, but the best solution is to use the fluorescent filter. FD filter in some brands, I think.


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