Advice needed: my Nikon Coolpix camera photos red items as pink! (processing, adjust)

[Bestemor]

My Nikon Coolpix digital camera photographs all red items as a very pink red--any idea how to correct this problem?

[kdog]

Need more info. What model Coolpix? How long ago did you buy it? How much have you used it? Did it ever work properly? What computer? What software are you processing the picture with? Where are you seeing the pink-red image, on your computer or on the camera? If on the computer, what program are you using to view it?

[Draconiator]

Mine does the same thing. I wouldn't worry about it. Here's my cat sleeping and all cuddled up in a red blanket (I've got a Coolpix L19):



I would suggest not using the Vivid color setting on Auto for starters.

[sophialee]

I don't have a coolpix, but try adjusting the white balance. Try it on all the different settings and see which one turns out best. Good Luck!

[mathjak107]

looks like a white balance issue. also the reds may be blown out in the lower left. , check your histogram or try shooting -.7 or -1 exposure comp. reds naturally come out to the pink side .. red is the hardest color to capture. in fact a red coke can in its actual color can be near impossible..

its either to the pink side or red like a tomatoe skin... try it, you will be amazed how impossible it gets

[thebobs]

Whether its red or pink red, your cat is still very cute.

[sophialee]

try using natural light too, if possible, not the flash. Red is a bear to photograph as others have noted. Red velvet is almost impossible.

[Bestemor]

Don't know the model Coolpix, but it cost about $150. Got it a couple months ago and it never photographed red without pink on any setting. Used a friend's $350 Nikkon to photograph same items and the reds were true to color.

Originally Posted by kdog

Need more info. What model Coolpix? How long ago did you buy it? How much have you used it? Did it ever work properly? What computer? What software are you processing the picture with? Where are you seeing the pink-red image, on your computer or on the camera? If on the computer, what program are you using to view it?

[danameless]

Originally Posted by mathjak107

looks like a white balance issue. also the reds may be blown out in the lower left. , check your histogram or try shooting -.7 or -1 exposure comp. reds naturally come out to the pink side .. red is the hardest color to capture. in fact a red coke can in its actual color can be near impossible..

its either to the pink side or red like a tomatoe skin... try it, you will be amazed how impossible it gets

Hey Mathjak, slightly off topic but I seen you post in nikoncafe too!

[mathjak107]

i like that site also