Setting custom white balance.

[micknew]

Just watched a u-tube video where the guy set the custom white balance by covering the lens with white tissue paper to get the right setting.
It seemed simple, is it the easiest medium to use or have you any other tips?

[vdzande]

Re: Setting custom white balance.

It is an easy method, but as far as I understand not very reliable..
I rarely use custom white balance since I shoot raw and can correct it in post processing. So my first question would be: do you really need to?

If so, I use a grey card. There are many for sale at your local retailer in different shapes, sizes and material to fit your needs.

[briansquibb]

Re: Setting custom white balance.

When processing portraits (taken in RAW) I use the white of the eye to get the correct white balance in DPP using the dropper tool

[Petros]

Re: Setting custom white balance.

I use the white of the eye

Mine are a bit bloodshot this morning so your whites would come out with a pink sheen!

[clikklik]

Re: Setting custom white balance.

On the rare occasions I've used custom white balance I've simply put a piece of A4 white paper on the ground, filled the frame with it and took a pic of it, then use that pic as the setting for custom WB, very easy and works a treat.
PS the method above was taken from the 50D manual, and is also in the 5D-2 and 1D-3 manuals.