G9 and DS51 white balance settings

[dizzydog]

Can anybody let me know what white balance settings they use when using the camera with an ikelite strobe (I use the DS51) Currently i use the Flash setting is there a better setting to use?

Thanks

 

[Narcd_dvr]

Why not just take a photo of a white slate UW and set WB during post?

 

[SFLDiver3445]

When shooting my G9 with strobe(s), I've never used anything other than AWB (Auto White Balance).

 

[under water]

Can anybody let me know what white balance settings they use when using the camera with an ikelite strobe (I use the DS51) Currently i use the Flash setting is there a better setting to use?

Thanks

When you use the "Flash" setting, do your pictures come out a bit red?
I use "cloudy". I saw it recommended somewhere and it seems to work fine, takes a little cyan out of the background. Daylight and Auto work too.

If you set it manually with a white card and the strobe, you will need to make sure that your subjects are the same distance away. This is especially true in less clear water. I recommend against this. Taking a picture of a white card and adjusting later, as suggested, is a great idea.
Use RAW.

 

[FrankPro1]

I always shoot RAW and correct WB in post. By far the easiest way to white balance.

 

[weeksd]

Hi I use flash setting on my nikon d40x. Flash setting is 5775 kelvin which slightly reduces the blue but gives very good color rendition of subjects. I use flash setting on land as i find auto has a blue color cast in the shadows. If you want to further reduce the blue vivid color setting will give bright colors on macro settings.