Setting white balance Nikon D3300

[saltyfilmfolks]

that looks good.

 

[Harry_Y]

what color is your wall?

I have just taken a photo of my white wall and that has also worked

 

[Mark75]

what color is your wall?

I have just taken a photo of my white wall and that has also worked

The color of the wall is "brown bag", it is a light tan/brown color, and yes I had to ask my wife! :p

 

[Harry_Y]

The color of the wall is "brown bag", it is a light tan/brown color, and yes I had to ask my wife! :p

You can just tape a piece of white paper to it the shoot that (it does not need to be in focus)

 

[Mark75]

You can just tape a piece of white paper to it the shoot that (it does not need to be in focus)

To the wall?

 

[TheEngineer]

Try putting a piece of white paper below the light and shoot the underside. That works for me. Shoot the pic and then select it in the WB mode.

 

[Mark75]

Try putting a piece of white paper below the light and shoot the underside. That works for me. Shoot the pic and then select it in the WB mode.

I have not tried shooting the underside,...I'll give that a try.

 

[Harry_Y]

To the wall?

Yes as long as the tank lights are the only thing lighting it

 

[Mark75]

Neither taping a white piece of paper to the wall or shooting the underside of a white piece of paper under the lights worked.:mad:

I am up to about 300 failed attempts and I have decided if my tank lights shine on it this camera can not adjust to it!:( I have just had this camera for a week, maybe I should trade it for a Canon? They seem easier to adjust white balance.

 

[TheEngineer]

Try a warmer color and see if the same thing happens

 

[Harry_Y]

Neither taping a white piece of paper to the wall or shooting the underside of a white piece of paper under the lights worked.:mad:

I am up to about 300 failed attempts and I have decided if my tank lights shine on it this camera can not adjust to it!:( I have just had this camera for a week, maybe I should trade it for a Canon? They seem easier to adjust white balance.

Have you tried putting a coffee filter or a tissue over the lens and taking a picture of your light?

 

[Harry_Y]

I just tried this and it seemed to work ( I have a D5500)

I went in to Manual mode
Put a Single layer of tissue over my lens
And set a custom white balance

 

[TheEngineer]

Have you tried putting a coffee filter or a tissue over the lens and taking a picture of your light?

That's a cool idea. I'm going to try that too

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

This is "Shade" with the grid all the way orange.

Looking good!