The flash and manual WB

[DBailey]

Ok, this will be my first attempt at setting the WB underwater (off my slate) and taking pictures. Thanks to Dee's instructions, I know the button sequence to set the WB.

Since I still operate in point-and-shoot mode, the flash will fire when the camera thinks it is necessary. Won't this screw up my WB? Or should I just turn off the flash?

Edit: Oly 5050, internal flash

 

[justleesa]

even in point and shoot mode you can turn off the flash. Press the flash button on the side and you will see many options. One of them is the lightning bolt with a line thru it. By selecting this the flash is turned off.

 

[alcina]

If you are using the Oly 5050, why not simply shoot in RAW and forget about fiddling with WB underwater?

 

[justleesa]

PS...I tried and if you have the flash (so that it is on all the time) on and set your MWB you can leave the flash on...it works

 

[DBailey]

If you are using the Oly 5050, why not simply shoot in RAW and forget about fiddling with WB underwater?

I know nothing about the RAW format.

 

[hvulin]

Depending on the mode you are using you can switch from finest jpeg to raw and set WB later on your comp. (using PS or some other tool... I use rawshooter)

It is slower and requires conversion (you'll have to convert every picture from raw to jpeg and set WB during this process) but you have full control over your pictures. Best parts are:
1. WB control
2. +-2 exposure setting (even if it's somewhat overexposed)
3. control over sharpening

 

[Dee]

PS...I tried and if you have the flash (so that it is on all the time) on and set your MWB you can leave the flash on...it works

Yes...it does work!

RAW format is a great thing but if you don't have a program with a RAW converter, Like Photoshop Elements ($99 or cheaper), one of the bigger Photoshop programs, or something like Rawshooter....using the MWB is the next best thing when you're shooting in JPG. I love shooting in RAW and wish I'd started doing it sooner but you don't absolutely have to have it to get good photos.

 

[hvulin]

rawshooter is $0 so if your camera supports RAW and you have a big card why not use it?