 Bobby W. Curry |
White Balance Filter Have anyone heard of or used the EXPO DISC white balance filter.(a white balance filter that you mount on or in front of your lens to set the white balance) Please give me your opinion and would you reccommend it? I am thinking about purchasing one.
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Angela K. Wittmer |
I have a fold out disc that is grey on one side & white on the other side. I just bought it and from experimenting with it found it does help me with my readings. Mine does not mount onto anything so that is difficult I almost have to have a separate person hold it so I can get the reading. Mine tells me what my shutter speed & F stop should be , not the white balance so hopefully this information will be helpful to you
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robert G. Fately |
I have the Expodisc, Bobby, and I think it makes sense if you are going to be shooting in weird mixed-light situations. That is, if you're indoors and everyting is illuminated by incandescent bulbs, you know to use a 3400 degree balance (or leave it at daylight if you are relying on flash). But if there is some flourescent, some incandescent or mercury vapor (like in a school gymnasium) then taking an initial reading with the Expodisc can save you a lot of time in post.
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Bunny Snow |
After struggling to try and learn custom white balance, I cannot see that when we are traveling my husband or our tour guide are going to wait for me to get the correct custom white balance. Therefore, I was considering the EXpoDisc, which while expensive, may solve the problem. Does anyone have experience with this Custom White Balance Correction tool? Thanking you in advance. Susan
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W. |
Download "White Balance Techniques v4" (3.5MB PowerPoint file) by copying "http://www.yousendit.com/download/RTQ%2BpOgjkY8%3D", pasting it in your browser and hitting 'enter'.
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Bunny Snow |
Thanks, but that is not what I am asking. I've been instructed how to create custom white balance. And, when I am not rushed, I can achieve it. That's not the issue. I'm looking for people who have used the ExpoDisc to create perfect custom white balance all the time regardless of light mixtures. Because of the many large images on my computer, I don't dare downloading material with my husband out of the country, and I am taking an online class. Anything wrong could be fatal, as it is the only way we can communicate. Again, I am asking about the ExpoDisc filter. Thanking you in advance.
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
Put the expo disc over your lens. Aim at your light source, directly. Snap a shot. Then use that frame as your sample for setting the white balance. Whether you carry something, use an object already there, or use the expo disc, you still take a frame and set the color balance the same way.
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Bunny Snow |
What I like about it is it does not bend and can go around my neck. What I don't like is the price. I'm improving image by image using Custom White Balance at the time of shooting on my images. Here is an image I posted for my assignment in class tonight. Thanks for your reply. ~Bunny
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