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Mike Mona · March 12th, 2008, 12:54 PM

Since nobody brought this up it may be that my camera has a problem, although it just came from Sony service last week - I sent it out to repair a day after arriving brand new from BH - but it is still not doing a right auto white balance when in Full Auto or ATW unless I press the White Balance button. It behaves worst with interior lighting.
ex. with the camera in Full Auto;
-I am zooming on the window - ATW goes to 5700k
-I will pointing it back inside - ATW stays at 5700k with a red image although I have white objects and white door in view.
-I push the White Balance button - ATW goes to 2100k(good wb).

Why is that even in Full Auto mode, still does and accepts manual white balancing? I have two JVC's GY-DV500, and when in Full Auto, they do not accept manual white balance or any other manual adjustment.

Does anybody else have this problem, or should I send it back and fight Sony for a replacement?

Thank you,
Mike

Monday Isa · March 12th, 2008, 01:54 PM

Hey Mike you should've posted this in the EX thread. You will get a lot more help with your situation.

Mike Mona · March 12th, 2008, 01:57 PM

I did and in the last two days I got only one reply and that was a question. Should that means nobody else has this problem?

Thank you,
Mike

Monday Isa · March 12th, 2008, 02:27 PM

Well it seems like a legit problem. I was in a editing contest and the footage was from a JVC camera with AWB on. The footage changed color instantly as needed ad if the EX is suppose to do that also then something is wrong. The thing though is a lot of users use manual WB which is why you may not get a lot of replies. If they're in a situation where they can't WB manually they may use a preset and color correct in post production. I know I do. Looked over your post in the EX and it looks like your getting replies. Try out what they're saying as it could possibly help. Good luck and take care

Monday

March 12th, 2008, 12:54 PM	#1
Mike Mona Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tustin California Posts: 33	EX! and ATW Since nobody brought this up it may be that my camera has a problem, although it just came from Sony service last week - I sent it out to repair a day after arriving brand new from BH - but it is still not doing a right auto white balance when in Full Auto or ATW unless I press the White Balance button. It behaves worst with interior lighting. ex. with the camera in Full Auto; -I am zooming on the window - ATW goes to 5700k -I will pointing it back inside - ATW stays at 5700k with a red image although I have white objects and white door in view. -I push the White Balance button - ATW goes to 2100k(good wb). Why is that even in Full Auto mode, still does and accepts manual white balancing? I have two JVC's GY-DV500, and when in Full Auto, they do not accept manual white balance or any other manual adjustment. Does anybody else have this problem, or should I send it back and fight Sony for a replacement? Thank you, Mike

March 12th, 2008, 01:54 PM	#2
Monday Isa Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 913	Hey Mike you should've posted this in the EX thread. You will get a lot more help with your situation.

March 12th, 2008, 01:57 PM	#3
Mike Mona Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tustin California Posts: 33	I did and in the last two days I got only one reply and that was a question. Should that means nobody else has this problem? Thank you, Mike

March 12th, 2008, 02:27 PM	#4
Monday Isa Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 913	Well it seems like a legit problem. I was in a editing contest and the footage was from a JVC camera with AWB on. The footage changed color instantly as needed ad if the EX is suppose to do that also then something is wrong. The thing though is a lot of users use manual WB which is why you may not get a lot of replies. If they're in a situation where they can't WB manually they may use a preset and color correct in post production. I know I do. Looked over your post in the EX and it looks like your getting replies. Try out what they're saying as it could possibly help. Good luck and take care Monday