This NOT to start an ExpoDisc vs. Prangles war. It just to show that a good, white, BLEACHED coffee filter can be a great and dirt chip alternative.
The photo was taken under mixed fluorescent/incandescent light with a 50mm f/1.4 lens. Actually, I like the way the coffee filter balance rendered the colors, I think it's better than either gray or white card.
Yeah, I can just see the looks you'll get putting a coffee filter over the front of your camera... Seriously, however, it really looks like it does the job.
THicks, I'm glad you liked it. I guess, the next step is to decide which brand of coffee filters is better - Hoya or Maxwell House. Or Hoya is not in it yet? I was using IGA, btw.
Being new to this WB thing, what is the process you use? Point towards subjet/light source? Set custom WB prior to exposing, or change it in PS or other software? tks.
Ed, it's very simple. Put a cone filter on your lens (or double cone if you feel adventurous) point it toward the subject and snap a picture. Doesn't matter if it's in AWB or CWB. Then go to Menu, Custom White Balance, and set the pic as your reference WB. Don't forget to switch to CWB (if you're not already in it) before taking photos. Hope it helps
Seriously, however, it really looks like it does the job.
I was using IGA, btw.
Ouch , sorry honey I'll clean it right now. 