HELP - 602 with TC - Is this normal???

rncw · 31st December 2002

help!!!

is this normal when 602 attached with the TC? this is before zooming...full zoom there are no vignetting...

togu · 31st December 2002

Yes, this appears on most of the cams too. You'll need to use full zoom.

rncw · 31st December 2002

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Originally posted by togu
Yes, this appears on most of the cams too. You'll need to use full zoom.

oh..so this is normal....
thanks

fruitybix · 2nd January 2003

It should completely disappear at about mid-zoom onwards.

chenwei · 2nd January 2003

try not to use UV when u use TC, it will help a bit.

fruitybix · 2nd January 2003

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Originally posted by chenwei
try not to use UV when u use TC, it will help a bit.

speaking of UV filter.

I took some indoor shots with and without UV, shots look different. seems the UV shots had light brownish cast, as opposed to the shots without.

I thought that UV is not supposed to have any effect on indoor shots?

chenwei · 2nd January 2003

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Originally posted by fruitybix

speaking of UV filter.

I took some indoor shots with and without UV, shots look different. seems the UV shots had light brownish cast, as opposed to the shots without.

I thought that UV is not supposed to have any effect on indoor shots?

it shouldn't be as i know, since it just "filter UV"... could it be ur auto-white balance?

fruitybix · 2nd January 2003

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Originally posted by chenwei

it shouldn't be as i know, since it just "filter UV"... could it be ur auto-white balance?

will have to check, but what you said is also what i understand i.e. UV should have no impact on image.

by the way, know anything about scratch resistant filters? I know that most of us place a UV filter really to protect the lens. But is it also scratch resistant or is there a special filter for that?

mpenza · 2nd January 2003

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Originally posted by fruitybix
speaking of UV filter.

I took some indoor shots with and without UV, shots look different. seems the UV shots had light brownish cast, as opposed to the shots without.

I thought that UV is not supposed to have any effect on indoor shots?

Not supposed to have any effect. Anyway, what's the one you're using....

fruitybix · 2nd January 2003

Am using a cheapo filter, came as a bundle together with the OEM adapter. Cant quite remember the name.

btw, do you think the brands will have an effect? e.g. is Hoya really the one to get or is it just more popular with sellers?

Just bought 2 Raydawn polarisers myself, think they are pretty OK.

mpenza · 2nd January 2003

dunno. really good filters will be very clear and let most lights pass through without any alteration.... by right if there's slight alteration, the camera will take care of it too via the white balance function...

fruitybix · 2nd January 2003

there is really much to learn about this camera specifically and about photography in general. i think the 602Z will be with me for a little while more..

by the way, know anything about an omnibounce for the Metz 32? seems that AP does not have it.. are you using one curently? and how do you find it?

imaginary_number · 2nd January 2003

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Originally posted by fruitybix

by the way, know anything about an omnibounce for the Metz 32? seems that AP does not have it.. are you using one curently? and how do you find it?

Bought one from CP @ $28.50.

fruitybix · 2nd January 2003

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Originally posted by imaginary_number

Bought one from CP @ $28.50.

when i bounce my flash, how do i watch out for the cast? e.g. beige coloured ceilings.

Thanks!!

imaginary_number · 2nd January 2003

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Originally posted by fruitybix

when i bounce my flash, how do i watch out for the cast? e.g. beige coloured ceilings.

Thanks!!

Use custom white balance if colour cast proves to be a problem for you.

I usually don't bother 'coz I always do post-processing in PS.

fruitybix · 2nd January 2003

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Originally posted by imaginary_number

Use custom white balance if colour cast proves to be a problem for you.

I usually don't bother 'coz I always do post-processing in PS.

Thanks!

by the way, going for SEED?

chenwei · 2nd January 2003

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Originally posted by imaginary_number

Use custom white balance if colour cast proves to be a problem for you.

I usually don't bother 'coz I always do post-processing in PS.

but if the cast is too serious not possible to fix in PS also right?

imaginary_number · 2nd January 2003

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Originally posted by fruitybix

Thanks!

by the way, going for SEED?

Yup. It's Club Snap's bday leh

imaginary_number · 2nd January 2003

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Originally posted by chenwei

but if the cast is too serious not possible to fix in PS also right?

So far, I haven't encountered such a serious cast yet actually. Btw, I've been covering indoor events with orangey lighting.

Maybe if you get such a shot, you can send it to me. Would like to know too.

Zerstorer · 2nd January 2003

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Originally posted by chenwei

but if the cast is too serious not possible to fix in PS also right?

Yes. It can be rather tedious and you may not get all the colours balanced even after tweaking with the variations and hue/saturation tools.

Best is to set custom white balance whenever possible so that you will be as close to the natural colour as possible for minimal tweaking.

In cases such as when you underexpose by 1stop, it is almost impossible to tweak the colours back to normal after boosting the levels.

31st December 2002	#1
rncw Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Singapore / Japan Posts: 1,969	HELP - 602 with TC - Is this normal??? help!!! is this normal when 602 attached with the TC? this is before zooming...full zoom there are no vignetting... __________________ ...

31st December 2002	#2
togu Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: ToFusland Posts: 5,563	Yes, this appears on most of the cams too. You'll need to use full zoom.

2nd January 2003	#4
fruitybix Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West Posts: 698	It should completely disappear at about mid-zoom onwards.

2nd January 2003	#5
chenwei Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,290	try not to use UV when u use TC, it will help a bit.

2nd January 2003	#11
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	dunno. really good filters will be very clear and let most lights pass through without any alteration.... by right if there's slight alteration, the camera will take care of it too via the white balance function...