Coffee WB- The results are in!

Travis · 01-12-2004, 08:01 PM

OK, I did the coffee filter test.

A brief explanation of my methodology:

Canon 10D, matrix metering, aperture priority at f/8 (not that it matters), ISO 100, JPEG image capture.

I set the camera on a tripod, pointing at my toadstool. I zoomed to where I wanted it and left it exactly the same for all 3 consecutive pics.

I then opened them in photoshop and resized them for web ONLY. No levels adjustments, contrast, sharpening or anything else (as much as it pained me LOL).

Here's the first one, captured with the camera's "auto white balance."

Travis · 01-12-2004, 08:02 PM

Second one, I used 1 coffee filter over the lens, pointed at the subject to meter the WB, then shot this:

Travis · 01-12-2004, 08:03 PM

Finally, same procedure but with 3 coffee filters stacked:

Travis · 01-12-2004, 08:04 PM

You can judge the results for yourselves... my exact words were

"that's f'ing amazing."

Playa · 01-12-2004, 08:09 PM

Great job travis. But with the naked eye I really dont see much of a difference between the two with one filter and 3 filters.

Travis I have used Cannon cameras and they take awesome pictures, Nikon does also no doubt. The claim of fame with the Nikon is the Macro advantage. But the question is are Cannon Cameras better cameras than Nikon?

PS: I am still shoping for a camera.

Travis · 01-12-2004, 08:28 PM

I don't see much difference either on the 10D. On the coolpix ones I saw a bit of difference.

As for which camera brand is better... that question has no good answer. You would do well with either brand.

T

Curtswearing · 01-12-2004, 08:49 PM

That's amazing. Great $ saving post T!!!

ReefLady · 01-12-2004, 09:52 PM

That is pretty darn incredible.

Pro_builder · 01-12-2004, 10:01 PM

thanks for the input, I will have to try that.
Well, first I need to goto photography school.

sharks · 01-12-2004, 10:08 PM

I need to start drinking coffee again

That is cool I will give it a try soon

EdgeKrusher · 01-12-2004, 10:15 PM

That's friggin sweet Travis! Makes all the difference in the world.

EK

Scooterman · 02-03-2004, 08:08 AM

And to think, Coffee filters were made to filter coffer, not light lol! Who knew!

mwrager · 02-03-2004, 09:42 AM

Thats cool, I will have to try that next time.

Michael_Lambert · 09-08-2004, 05:44 PM

Travis..

What exacty did you do??? Point the camera at the item.. and then Totally cover the lens with the Filter and do the adjust and then Shoot the images???

Sorry.. not sure how it was done.

Thanks
Michael.

EdgeKrusher · 09-08-2004, 05:47 PM

Yup that's the way you do it tooloud. set your focus to manual shoot a pic of the lightsource with the coffee filter(s) on. Then set that picture as your custom white balance. I don't know how your camera is set up so you're going to have to figure that one out on your own.

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Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,556 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Coffee WB- The results are in! OK, I did the coffee filter test. A brief explanation of my methodology: Canon 10D, matrix metering, aperture priority at f/8 (not that it matters), ISO 100, JPEG image capture. I set the camera on a tripod, pointing at my toadstool. I zoomed to where I wanted it and left it exactly the same for all 3 consecutive pics. I then opened them in photoshop and resized them for web ONLY. No levels adjustments, contrast, sharpening or anything else (as much as it pained me LOL). Here's the first one, captured with the camera's "auto white balance."

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Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,556 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I don't see much difference either on the 10D. On the coolpix ones I saw a bit of difference. As for which camera brand is better... that question has no good answer. You would do well with either brand. T __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

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Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,556 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Second one, I used 1 coffee filter over the lens, pointed at the subject to meter the WB, then shot this:

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Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,556 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Finally, same procedure but with 3 coffee filters stacked:

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Playa Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 1,451 View Gallery Karma Komment	Great job travis. But with the naked eye I really dont see much of a difference between the two with one filter and 3 filters. Travis I have used Cannon cameras and they take awesome pictures, Nikon does also no doubt. The claim of fame with the Nikon is the Macro advantage. But the question is are Cannon Cameras better cameras than Nikon? PS: I am still shoping for a camera.

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Michael_Lambert Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 583 View Gallery Karma Komment	Travis.. What exacty did you do??? Point the camera at the item.. and then Totally cover the lens with the Filter and do the adjust and then Shoot the images??? Sorry.. not sure how it was done. Thanks Michael.

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EdgeKrusher Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Eden Prairie, MN Posts: 716 View Gallery Karma Komment	Yup that's the way you do it tooloud. set your focus to manual shoot a pic of the lightsource with the coffee filter(s) on. Then set that picture as your custom white balance. I don't know how your camera is set up so you're going to have to figure that one out on your own. __________________ ((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><((((º> ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸>< ((((º>¸¸.·´¯`·.¸. `·.. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><((((º>¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.

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