Nikon Preset Set WB Issue

[GIZTO29]

Guys, ive sorted my welding glass but after doing the WB Pre set i decided to rename the file that i used to #9 WB Set. The problem is now when i put the card in the camera i cant find the file! Its defo still on the card but has moved to the beginning...... I have a Nikon D5000. I did want to save a preset or atleast rename 3 images for shade9, 10 & 11 for future reference.
Any help would be appreciated.
Phil

 

[Arkady]

To be sure I understand you correctly:
You renamed the image pre-sets on the card? On a PC then put the card back in the camera?

The camera won't recognise it. It only recognises it's own file-format naming protocols.

The camera itself should remember your WB pre-sets, nothing to that effect is stored on the cards.

 

[GIZTO29]

To be sure I understand you correctly:
You renamed the image pre-sets on the card? On a PC then put the card back in the camera?

The camera won't recognise it. It only recognises it's own file-format naming protocols.

The camera itself should remember your WB pre-sets, nothing to that effect is stored on the cards.

I renamed on the pc. Problem is i want to save 3 photos for pre sets as there are various shades of welding glass. For Example #9 is around 12 stops, 10 around 14 etc. I can write the file number down BUT when you go to set the WB Preset it just shows the images by shot number and you cant show the info and histogram to see the file number. It would be far better if i could save 3 seperate files and rename them. If i just had 1 glass this wouldnt be an issue as i would only need the one preset saved.
A guy i spoke to regarding the same matter protected his preset file but has Canon....
Phil

 

[Arkady]

I'm not sure what your problem is then.
Re-shoot the images, save the pre-sets in-camera.
I'm pretty sure you can save multiple WB pre-sets. Just name them accordingly.

 

[Arkady]

As you were - with the D5000 you can only save one WB pre-set.

Buy a D700 or D3s.

 

[GIZTO29]

As you were - with the D5000 you can only save one WB pre-set.

Buy a D700 or D3s.

Yeh, i know that. The main issue is the fact that when i name the file it dissapears! There are no options to rename in the WB menu or on the camera as far as i can see either. Just have to stick to the write down the shot number method for the different glass shades which seems pap!
Phil

 

[Arkady]

Yeh, i know that. The main issue is the fact that when i name the file it dissapears! There are no options to rename in the WB menu or on the camera as far as i can see either. Just have to stick to the write down the shot number method for the different glass shades which seems pap!
Phil

I think you need to use the proprietary Nikon Software to apply those presets so they can be recognised by the camera.
Capture NX2 might do it:

http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/software/capturenx2/

Camera Control Pro does, though your camera isn't supported by the look of it:

http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/software/control_pro2/index.htm

I think you may be asking more of your camera than it can provide.
harsh, but once again:
D700 or D3s, I'm afraid.

 

[GIZTO29]

I think you need to use the proprietary Nikon Software to apply those presets so they can be recognised by the camera.
Capture NX2 might do it:

http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/software/capturenx2/

Camera Control Pro does, though your camera isn't supported by the look of it:

http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/software/control_pro2/index.htm

I think you may be asking more of your camera than it can provide.
harsh, but once again:
D700 or D3s, I'm afraid.

I had the trial of NX2 with my D5000 software but no longer have it. Im just reading my David Busch d5000 book and he says a good idea is to dedicate a low capacity card to wb presets. Thanks for the time taken mate. Looks like i'll just have to write down the numbers and keep changing or decide which shade out of the 3 im gonna use and stick with it.
Thanks, Phil

 

[Bigvin]

Just noticed your post in the D5000 owners thread Philip.

Why don't you clear your memory card of pictures, take your three pictures of the grades of welding glass, 9,10 and 11.

These will then be named DSC001, DSC002 and DSC003.

View the pictures on your camera and while each one is on the screen protect them by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button.

These will be saved on your card in order for you to just select whichever one you want to use.

Hope this makes sense.

 

[Bigvin]

Just a quick follow up, have you tried taking a picture using a WB preset?

I couldn't get any of them to work for me. All of them still leave a strong green tint.

Personnally I just shoot in RAW and adjust the WB in PP with the WB eyedropper in Camera RAW.

 

[GIZTO29]

Just noticed your post in the D5000 owners thread Philip.

Why don't you clear your memory card of pictures, take your three pictures of the grades of welding glass, 9,10 and 11.

These will then be named DSC001, DSC002 and DSC003.

View the pictures on your camera and while each one is on the screen protect them by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button.

These will be saved on your card in order for you to just select whichever one you want to use.

Hope this makes sense.

Just a quick follow up, have you tried taking a picture using a WB preset?

I couldn't get any of them to work for me. All of them still leave a strong green tint.

Personnally I just shoot in RAW and adjust the WB in PP with the WB eyedropper in Camera RAW.

I have been able to rid the greenness but im a little confused about the method you mention.... to get the 3 pictures if i empty the card i'd have to run through the scenario you explained to me to find the calibration of each glass right. Or could i just empty the card and take a pic with each glass on and use them as reference? Do you think i even need a different preset for the different glasses? I might get a chance to use the glass today down the Quayside or somewhere. Oh, thanks for the image protect headsup.
Phil