Posted by Colin Smale on September 25, 2006 at 3:03 AM
Once again I noticed last evening how a colourful scene such as sunset is not reflected in the D200 screen which shows considerbly less colour and yet when same pics are downloaded to PC look perfect again.
I have chacked this with two other friend's D200's and it is just the same.
Is there something in the menu to correct this ??
Posted by Guy Tal on September 25, 2006 at 10:42 AM
Camera LCDs are rarely useful for assessing color accuracy. Really the most useful image information they present is the histogram (or individual color channel histograms if you're lucky). These will help you determine whether or not your exposure is correct. Critical color review/adjustment should be performed on a color-calibrated monitor.
similar thing happens with my EOS too. When I use sigma 180 the LCD shows a very warm, yellowish image. On the pc everything is fine.
Posted by Alice Scoggins on September 25, 2006 at 10:54 AM
I don't notice a problem with colors, but I do notice that the exposure/brightness is not accurately reflected. The photos usually appear brighter on the LCD, so I have to rely on the histogram (which I should do anyway!)
Posted by Dan Borzynski on September 25, 2006 at 1:33 PM
My basic feeling about the LCD is that you should only rely on it to make sure things aren't dead wrong with the image, such as severely out of focus, off by several stops of exposure, very basic compositional issue, etc. Beyond that, I haven't seen an lcd screen on any camera I am willing to make final decisions with regards to keeping the image. They will tell you if an image is bad, not if it is good.
Posted by Colin Smale on September 25, 2006 at 1:40 PM
I agree Dan. I was just making the comparison with my previous Nikons which all displayed a more accurate but not colour perfect image. One of the most noticeable tests is to photograph a green lawn, the screen image verges almost to a straw colour. As you say, "ok to check focus" but I just wish it was a bit nearer colour-wise. Histogramme's the next line of defence of course, a very useful item. Still love this D200 though.
One of the most noticeable tests is to photograph a green lawn, the screen image verges almost to a straw colour.
Hmmm....it shouldn't be that far off. I have two D200s and while I certainly wouldn't regard the LCD for either as demonstrating critical color accuracy (and don't use it as such), it's not wildly inaccurate either.
Not sure what the problem is on your end, but if it really is rendering a green lawn the color of straw, something's definitely not right.
Posted by Colin Smale on September 26, 2006 at 3:29 AM
Hi David
Most of the time yes I have white balance on auto, only time I change it is in dull overcast light or tungsten light and sometimes electronic flash. Cant say I have checked screen colour when doing this, is auto white balance anything to do with it ?
Posted by Mike Maples on September 26, 2006 at 7:30 AM
While I don't use the LCD to check for correct color I do glance at it for obvious exposure errors. Mine were not reflecting the correct brightness so I adjusted the LCD brightness to match the actual output as closely as possible.
I agree with Kerry, green rendering as straw is way off. If it were mine, I would pursue this further by trying to compare your screen image with that on another D200.
The reason that I asked about how you have the white balance set is that I have noticed on my D2x that even though I shoot RAW, the white balance will effect my camera's LCD preview.
Posted by Colin Smale on September 26, 2006 at 11:37 AM
Hi again David
I just got rid of my D2X, nice but couldn't cope with the noise problem unfortunately. The LCD Screen was more accurate on that camera.
I don't want to give the impression that the D200 shows straw coloured green grass, it's not as bad as that, it is just not at all green and heads toward a straw colour. I have two friends with D200's and their screens are exactly the same.
I meant to check the various whte balances today but forgot, too busy looking for a new patch to put some hides up, my old pools have now dried up...climate change ?
Have you checked the brightness level setting for the screen on the menu? I have my D200 set brighter than normal and it does show the images as overexposed.
Best,
Jose
Posted by Colin Smale on October 1, 2006 at 11:02 AM
Hmmm, just had a look at that while reading your message Jose, looks like it might be the answer, will have a go outside later. Thank you.
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13 repliesI have chacked this with two other friend's D200's and it is just the same.
Is there something in the menu to correct this ??
Guy
Hmmm....it shouldn't be that far off. I have two D200s and while I certainly wouldn't regard the LCD for either as demonstrating critical color accuracy (and don't use it as such), it's not wildly inaccurate either.
Not sure what the problem is on your end, but if it really is rendering a green lawn the color of straw, something's definitely not right.
Most of the time yes I have white balance on auto, only time I change it is in dull overcast light or tungsten light and sometimes electronic flash. Cant say I have checked screen colour when doing this, is auto white balance anything to do with it ?
The reason that I asked about how you have the white balance set is that I have noticed on my D2x that even though I shoot RAW, the white balance will effect my camera's LCD preview.
I just got rid of my D2X, nice but couldn't cope with the noise problem unfortunately. The LCD Screen was more accurate on that camera.
I don't want to give the impression that the D200 shows straw coloured green grass, it's not as bad as that, it is just not at all green and heads toward a straw colour. I have two friends with D200's and their screens are exactly the same.
I meant to check the various whte balances today but forgot, too busy looking for a new patch to put some hides up, my old pools have now dried up...climate change ?
Best,
Jose