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01/26/2010 03:26:07 AM · #1 |
Just a thought thrown out by someone, and I found it interesting:
The new camera by Pentax - the K-x - comes out in a variety of colors (white, red, blue, etc, etc).
Does anyone think that it's possible for the color of the K-x to have an effect on the photo of an object shot in a well-lit place at a very close range --- like, say --- a macro?
Meaning... if I had a red K-x and shot a macro with the lens almost touching the subject and I did it on a sunny day under the sun... might there be a red tinge on the photo? |
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01/26/2010 03:29:47 AM · #2 |
| I can't see why not. Reflected light is reflected light, and you can color it whatever you want. Now, how appreciable the effect is going to be... hmm. |
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01/26/2010 05:17:23 AM · #3 |
I wouldn't have thought about it, but it could be a problem. It's probably not something most people would think about before buying a camera, but maybe they should.
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01/26/2010 07:29:30 AM · #4 |
| Of course it's a problem. Just like a white macro lens would be a problem. Or if you wear a white t-shirt, glasses, etc. |
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01/26/2010 08:10:18 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by Jac:
Of course it's a problem. Just like a white macro lens would be a problem. Or if you wear a white t-shirt, glasses, etc. |
I agree... mostly. If there are bright or colored objects that are prominent from the *subject's* point of view, they can be problematic. Case study:
Your subject, let's say a small spider a few inches from your front element, looks up at you shooting him. He sees a huge expanse of glass, surrounded by (potentially) some red from the camera body, and outside that a huge expanse of whatever color cloth you've clothed yourself in that day. Depending on his distance, he may not see much of the camera color, the front of the lens appearing larger and blocking it. Here's the interesting part. He'll never see what color the lens barrel is, because it's completely out of his line of sight, assuming that (1) the macro lens is not incredibly wide angle, and (2) the subject is actually at macro distances, e.g. less than a foot or so.
Message edited by author 2010-01-26 08:11:13. |
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01/30/2010 08:12:22 AM · #6 |
whilst i agree that the colour of the camera/lens could impact the tint of the scene at such close angles, i doubt that anyone buying a white or red camera is going to be in the situation where it matters much ... especially since professional gear (for such things as macro) is usually black.
although, discussion about the photographer's clothes, hat, sunglasses, etc all make for interesting points. you'd think that a photographer might be encouraged to wear white, shiny shirts which can reflect more light onto the subject and help assist with ambient light ---> assuming the bright white clothing doesn't scare away the bugs! lol
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