Blue shifted when pointed at tv or monitors at DVinfo.net

Dwight Flynn · July 9th, 2004, 11:39 AM

I have noticed that my HD10U shifts to the blue side of the spectrum whenever it is pointed at a monitor or television screen. This happens even though the cam is white balanced for the room light it is in, and even when the white balance is performed a couple of feet away from the screen itself. Should I be worried or is this just another snafu? Also I am having some trouble changing the 12 bit setting in the sound menu on the cam, and sometimes it will not let me adjust the focus even though it is in manual mode (even when I reset to the defaults). Again should I be worried?

Jeff Donald · July 9th, 2004, 06:24 PM

Sounds like the monitors or TV's are not balanced (color adjusted).

Dwight Flynn · July 10th, 2004, 08:21 AM

Well, that may or may not be true, but what I do know is that from a visual perspective the screens look fine until I look at them through the camera. I am simply not sure! I will look to see if ajdjusting the screens makes a difference

Robin Davies-Rollinson · July 10th, 2004, 08:45 AM

The eye is very good at determining colour balance. The brain soon gets used to interpreting the colour of a monitor screen for example and thinking that it is the norm.
Take another example of moving from tungsten to daylight. Our eyes will adapt instantly, whereas a CCD or film will not...

Robin

July 9th, 2004, 11:39 AM	#1
Dwight Flynn Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 393	Blue shifted when pointed at tv or monitors I have noticed that my HD10U shifts to the blue side of the spectrum whenever it is pointed at a monitor or television screen. This happens even though the cam is white balanced for the room light it is in, and even when the white balance is performed a couple of feet away from the screen itself. Should I be worried or is this just another snafu? Also I am having some trouble changing the 12 bit setting in the sound menu on the cam, and sometimes it will not let me adjust the focus even though it is in manual mode (even when I reset to the defaults). Again should I be worried?

July 9th, 2004, 06:24 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Sounds like the monitors or TV's are not balanced (color adjusted). __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 10th, 2004, 08:21 AM	#3
Dwight Flynn Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 393	Well, that may or may not be true, but what I do know is that from a visual perspective the screens look fine until I look at them through the camera. I am simply not sure! I will look to see if ajdjusting the screens makes a difference

July 10th, 2004, 08:45 AM	#4
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	The eye is very good at determining colour balance. The brain soon gets used to interpreting the colour of a monitor screen for example and thinking that it is the norm. Take another example of moving from tungsten to daylight. Our eyes will adapt instantly, whereas a CCD or film will not... Robin