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In camera lattitude limiting

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Can we limit the latitude in camera if we want to a certain stop range? Let's say I wanted more of a DV look.



Also I haven't been sure on this, but can white balance be adjusted in camera?
 
I think there are plenty of other cameras available on the market if you're after a "DV look." :)
 
Yes to whitebalance
 
Sure, you can program in a whacked out curve that will crush the life out of your image, but as always, you're best shooting RAW and doing it properly in post.

Graeme
 
Oops. I'll have to be slower next time and let you do my work for me :)

Graeme
 
I haven't done any testing with the camera's or done any shooting and so on. I'm totally focussed on the post workflow and software needed for that. Sometimes I'm answering questions I also happen to know the answer to :)
 
im.thatoneguy said:
Question in relation to Stephen's question:
Has the native color temperature of the chip been ascertained yet?
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Hi Gavin,

Thank you for translating my question into a better form.

Stephen
 
im.thatoneguy said:
Question in relation to Stephen's question:
Has the native color temperature of the chip been ascertained yet?
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I remember someone(important) saying that it was set to 5000K.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if we wanted to capture the right balance in camera then shouldn't we be able to use optical WB filters?
 
Why would you white balance with filters ? raw files don't have a temp. you set the temp to what you want.
Aloha
-A
 
I guess my point is that the temp is irrelevant because you can set it to whatever you want and the result is far superior to anything you would do in front of the lens.
Aloha
-A
 
Color Temp and RAW

Color Temp and RAW

All sensors should have a reference color temperature, i.e one that they respond "best" at in terms of color balance or signal to noise ratio, or as with ENG one selected for the use of standardized optical and electronic filters.

With Mysterium we use 5,000 Kelvin as a primary reference temperature and compensate the RAW data from this reference point in post (using REDCINE) and/or in camera (for RGB recording, viewfinder and 4:2:2 monitor outputs)

Any values calculated in-camera are tagged as metadata with RAW recordings and may be used as a first pass value in REDCINE. Of course you can change this to your own taste - this flexibility being one of the great advantages of a RAW workflow.
 
Poi Boy said:
I guess my point is that the temp is irrelevant because you can set it to whatever you want and the result is far superior to anything you would do in front of the lens.
Aloha
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Why would an optical filter produce worse results than mucking with the digital values?

That's like saying "you'll get the best color from grading not lighting" isn't it?
 
Poi Boy said:
Why would you white balance with filters ? raw files don't have a temp. you set the temp to what you want.
Aloha
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Hi,

Without some time playing with a camera I can't answer that. However last week I was shooting with a Viper, by adding a 30 magenta filter I was able to get extra dynamic range. (The green channel clips about 1 stop before red). I also used a 1/2 CTB on tungsten lights, then the filmstreem output was correctly balanced just low contrast.

Last month I shot with the green bias, throughout the shoot the agency kept asking about the green. After the pictures were graded they said " What happened to all that green, we like the look" LOL:)

Stephen
 
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