Colour problem with SP570UZ

[needleworker77]

I have read a lot about the wonderful colour of the Olympus cameras and bought the SP570 recently but I can't photo red or orange. I have a lovely red rose in my garden that just comes out pink. What am I doing wrong? I have tried several settings but they still come out pink!

[photofun]

Could you post a shot with the exif data? I probably won't be able to help but I'd be interested in other responses. I occasionally have that problem too but I figure I just need to adjust my settings.

[needleworker77]

Thanks, haven't any at the moment but will do first thing in morning.

[needleworker77]

I am attaching two photos of the same flower. The first taken with my camera (SP570) and the second with my son's (Panasonic) which is more true to life, a deep red. The third is one I found from earlier which shows the pinky/purply hue that I always seem to get. Hope you can help a newbie to photography!.


Camera Make: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. Camera Model: SP570UZ
Date/Time: 2008:07:20 09:20:09 Resolution: 320 x 240
Flash Used: No Focal Length: 9.8mm
Exposure Time: 0.0025 s (1/400) Aperture: f/5.6
ISO Equiv.: 100 Exposure Bias: -1.00
Whitebalance: Manual Light Source: Fine weather
Metering Mode: spot Exposure: program (auto)
Exposure Mode: Manual Exposure Mode: Auto bracketing




Camera Make: Panasonic Camera Model: DMC-FZ5
Date/Time: 2008:07:20 09:16:41 Resolution: 320 x 240
Flash Used: No Focal Length: 6.0mm (35mm equivalent: 36mm)
Exposure Time: 0.0012 s (1/800) Aperture: f/6.3
ISO Equiv.: 200 Whitebalance: Auto
Metering Mode: matrix Exposure: program (auto)



Resolution: 320 x 240
Flash Used: No Focal Length: 9.8mm
Exposure Time: 0.0025 s (1/400) Aperture: f/5.6
ISO Equiv.: 400 Whitebalance: Auto
Metering Mode: matrix Exposure: program (auto

[Heuristx]

Having tried the SP570, I don't think there is any problem with its colours. You have to be careful with the exposure(try a -0.3 exposure adjustment), but you can also shoot in RAW mode, and when you transfer it to jpeg or whatever format you want, use the manual colour temperature adjustment until you get close to the colours you like. If you transfer it ot the GIMP or some other photo editor like PS or PhotoBrush from MediaChance.com, you can use the Auto Levels and then a Color Boost or color Balance function.

[needleworker77]

Thanks for your input. Seems I can't just take photos any more - got to learn computer technology as well! Surely this is not the answer.....a camera like the SP570 should take decent photos in Auto mode at least otherwise what am I paying for besides the super zoom?! My previous (much cheaper) tiny point and shoot took better pictures but unfortunately had no zoom.

[photofun]

Needleworker don't get discouraged. I'm am by no means what you'd call experienced so you may eventually get better info but one thing I noticed is that the shutter speed on the panasonic is faster and the aperature is smaller (larger f #) so there is less light hitting the sensor on the panasonic. What I suggest is try taking pictures of the flower again in either aperature and shutter priorty and vary the settings. Then download the pictures to your computer and evaluate them to see which settings work. There is a big learning curve with any new camera that steps us up from the point and shoot. I've had mine almost a year and am still learning and getting frustrated for that matter. Hang in there!

[needleworker77]

Thanks, I will give that a try.