First Minolta A1 shots@Wedding

acidbyte · 26th December 2003

Just changed from a Sony Cybershot F707 to a Minolta Dimage A1 and was invited to shoot at a friend's wedding on Christmas night. Was quite nervous, although not my first wedding shoot. Haven't actually familarised myself with the camera but anyway the shots are all here. Please comment.

nazeree · 26th December 2003

nice picture that u have. but i think u should do something to the colour(ps)....maybe the ballroom light that make them too orangy...mabe u can play with b/w and angle....maybe ithe picture turns better.....btw good start!!!

peteryeo · 26th December 2003

Originally Posted by nazeree

nice picture that u have. but i think u should do something to the colour(ps)....maybe the ballroom light that make them too orangy...mabe u can play with b/w and angle....maybe ithe picture turns better.....btw good start!!!

Hi friend,
Correct me if wrong.Maybe he never use a flash or the flash is not powerfull enough.
I also get this type of too orangy picture when I take during my kids concert without using a flash.
Please enlightern me.Thank you

Regards

acidbyte · 27th December 2003

actually my first few shots was using the built-in flash then my friend loaned me his Minolta 3600HS(D) external flash. But it had been a successful run with my A1.

Castlesinthesky · 27th December 2003

Originally Posted by peteryeo

Hi friend,
Correct me if wrong.Maybe he never use a flash or the flash is not powerfull enough.
I also get this type of too orangy picture when I take during my kids concert without using a flash.
Please enlightern me.Thank you

Regards

it's the white balance that's off.

acidbyte · 27th December 2003

i am not familar with flash and white balance settings, please enlighten me ? perhaps that was why the photos turn out yellowish....

forbytes · 27th December 2003

I am quite certain that the white balance is off. The AWB is pretty ok for outdoor shots but for indoor with lights (regardless of daylight, tungsten or flourscent), it is off. if you have shot in JPG, my advice is to adjust the HUE slightly to correct it. If you have shot in RAW, adjust the colour temperature manually until you get the correct skin tone or dress colour. Takes time.

Regards

forbytes · 28th December 2003

also 1 more thing, what was the shutter speed used for the shots?

acidbyte · 28th December 2003

Shutter was at 1/50

26th December 2003	#1
acidbyte Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: 4 me 2 know & 4 u 2 find out. Posts: 885	First Minolta A1 shots@Wedding Just changed from a Sony Cybershot F707 to a Minolta Dimage A1 and was invited to shoot at a friend's wedding on Christmas night. Was quite nervous, although not my first wedding shoot. Haven't actually familarised myself with the camera but anyway the shots are all here. Please comment. __________________ mOi bLoG - "i bLoG, dO yOu?"

27th December 2003	#4
acidbyte Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: 4 me 2 know & 4 u 2 find out. Posts: 885	actually my first few shots was using the built-in flash then my friend loaned me his Minolta 3600HS(D) external flash. But it had been a successful run with my A1. __________________ mOi bLoG - "i bLoG, dO yOu?"

27th December 2003	#6
acidbyte Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: 4 me 2 know & 4 u 2 find out. Posts: 885	i am not familar with flash and white balance settings, please enlighten me ? perhaps that was why the photos turn out yellowish.... __________________ mOi bLoG - "i bLoG, dO yOu?"

28th December 2003	#9
acidbyte Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: 4 me 2 know & 4 u 2 find out. Posts: 885	Shutter was at 1/50 __________________ mOi bLoG - "i bLoG, dO yOu?"

26th December 2003	#2
nazeree Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: East Posts: 55	nice picture that u have. but i think u should do something to the colour(ps)....maybe the ballroom light that make them too orangy...mabe u can play with b/w and angle....maybe ithe picture turns better.....btw good start!!!

27th December 2003	#7
forbytes Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West, Singapore Posts: 887	I am quite certain that the white balance is off. The AWB is pretty ok for outdoor shots but for indoor with lights (regardless of daylight, tungsten or flourscent), it is off. if you have shot in JPG, my advice is to adjust the HUE slightly to correct it. If you have shot in RAW, adjust the colour temperature manually until you get the correct skin tone or dress colour. Takes time. Regards