Questions about white balance

[RonFrank]

I shoot RAW, and don't worry about it much. I have used sand. ANY white chunk of plastic works, and I like the idea of the for sale sign. No need to pay $25 for a card as that is likely about what they would charge.

 

[shawrg]

I went to the hardware and bought one of those plastic FOR SALE signs like you would put in the window of a car. Cut out a small rectangle and use the back of it. Nice clean white surface and fits in my BCD pocket. Cost $.59.

I was in the hardware store today and picked up a few white paint chips. I think they will work fine but I'm not certain they will last for more than a few dives. As usual, you get what you pay for!

 

[octopuppy]

Tried this out in pool session yesterday. I attached a 4" x 6" piece of white plastic to the top of my jet fin. I could easily do a white balance off of it (UW video). So now plan on using underwater paint and apply to fin. I'll easily be able to do a very quick WB as I descend to dive instead of futsing with cards or spending time locating a sand patch. Plus it'll be easy to redo at different depths as needed.

 

[ptyx]

WhiBal cards are waterproof and worked well for me so far.

I like light gray better than white because white overexposes too easily (and I don't like changing settings just for a balance shot).

(And yes, price is insane - but relatively to what I spent in dive gear and photo gear, it's negligible).

 

[Brewski]

I've used my buddies VIP sticker. Except when he notices me getting close and turns to see whats up.

I like the idea of using white elcectrical tape on a strobe or paint.
Also if you carry a slate to write on use that.

 

[saturn27]

I just bought a pair of White Lightening Mantaray fins. I hope to try them out this weekend.

 

[octopuppy]

I did go ahead and paint a large white rectangle on the top of my black fin. Absolutely works like a charm! Was able to WB at several depths and in different lighting conditions easily.