Coming from Canon - What's up with the Colors on the Nikons?

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Just came from the DPR forums, and asked the same thing there. So don't worry, it's not DejaVu, you probably did read this before, if youre a forum explorer.

And yes that is a D5200, not 3200. Got really lucky.
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I just sold off my last Canon gear (had a 450D, EOS M, and T4i - I'm actually keeping the EOS M), because I got a great deal on the D5200, ended up being $399 for kit lens and body, new.
I love the camera and the articulated screen. However, there are a few things that I miss. For one, the autofocus on video is horrendously loud. The Canon STMs were silent assassins, while the kit Nikon and the few other nikon lenses I played with were louder than a epileptic robot bull in a china shop. But I have forgiven the lens, because the video quality is just so amazing, and 60fps 1080 ftw. But one thing that I'm not able to get over is the color.
If you have seen any of the Matrix movies, you know what I'm talking about. Everything has a greenish cast to it. It's not that bad, but when I pull out the diminutive Canon EOS M, the color reproduction is so much more accurate to what I see when compared to the Nikon.
I sort of mediated it with the picture controls and white balance customizations, but haven't found a sweet spot.
Any of you guys have any special settings that work for you?
 

fotojack

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I really don't give a rat's ass about anything Canon! If your old Canon was so great, why did you switch to Nikon? Got problems with the colours on your Nikon? Check out your manual.
 

crycocyon

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Maybe you can be more specific about what exactly you see as being off in terms of color in your Nikon images? Are you shooting jpeg or raw, for example?
 

Pretzel

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I really don't give a rat's ass about anything Canon! If your old Canon was so great, why did you switch to Nikon? Got problems with the colours on your Nikon? Check out your manual.

Wow! Or... you could ask someone here. I haven't had any problems with color, but I use a D3100 instead of the D5200, and I focus more on stills that I do video. I'll bet someone will have some good advice for ya!

BTW, welcome to Nikonites!
 

mr2_serious

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Maybe use the correct white balance. Everything can't be automatic or anyone could become a pro ....LOL :rolleyes:

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Mfrankfort

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What is white balance on? Auto? Using a flash? Heard of some issues with White balance and weird colors, but I haven't had any issues with the 600 at all. Pretty much just keep mine in Auto, and if need be, change things around in lightroom without any issue.
 

gqtuazon

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check out the latest firmware update.

Just a hunch, the op is more of a one post wonder. I could be wrong of course.
 

slowpoke

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Welcome,Maybe try reading your manual,set up your camera's menu and then post some pictures if the problem is still there.:D
 

fotojack

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Just a hunch, the op is more of a one post wonder. I could be wrong of course.

Exactly. That's why I get a little peeved at these guys that come in here with questions....they don't say where they're from, no profile info at all....ask a question or four, then disappear. Or they start knocking Nikons for some unknown reason, and expect us to answer their questions! Sorry, but, it sets me off!
 

Blade Canyon

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Do you get this greenish cast when shooting outdoors or inside? I agree with the others that it is most likely a white balance issue. You can change that very easily in the menus, or shoot a custom white balance shot before you start running video. That should set the colors just right. Let us know.

To do a preset white balance, go to the White Balance setting in the shooting menu and select Preset. Then you should be able to take a picture of something white or grey in the same light you intend to shoot the video.

To the rest of the guys, take it easy on this newcomer. Everyone has to have a first post.
 
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mauckcg

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It hasn't been a full day yet so we shall see.


I have noticed with my 5200 that the greens have a tendency to be saturated differently from the other colors. I have never experienced this green "cast" over the entire image.

You really don't need to leave the SD JPEG image setting. One or two tweaks to that and the JPEG's turn out fine. If you want more control, use RAW and get a copy of Lightroom 4 or 5 and you can correct any perceived issues.

You're comparing a Canon STM lens to a very basic Nikon Kit Lens, that's your issue.
 

Bill16

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If you've already posted this same question on another forum, why are you posting it here too? Was the other forum members unable to answer your question? If the answers on the other forum didn't work, it would help to know what they suggested to avoid waisting time repeating the same answers.
As far as comparing a certain model of Canon and lens to a certain model of Nikon and lens goes, we will obviously prefer the Nikon version since this is a Nikon site. Also stating how you think Canon is better in some way or another is not going to be a popular.
But if you post the video your talking about with more details like the lighting your taking the video in, would be helpful to those able to give you advice.

Just my two cents! :D
Just came from the DPR forums, and asked the same thing there. So don't worry, it's not DejaVu, you probably did read this before, if youre a forum explorer.

And yes that is a D5200, not 3200. Got really lucky.
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I just sold off my last Canon gear (had a 450D, EOS M, and T4i - I'm actually keeping the EOS M), because I got a great deal on the D5200, ended up being $399 for kit lens and body, new.
I love the camera and the articulated screen. However, there are a few things that I miss. For one, the autofocus on video is horrendously loud. The Canon STMs were silent assassins, while the kit Nikon and the few other nikon lenses I played with were louder than a epileptic robot bull in a china shop. But I have forgiven the lens, because the video quality is just so amazing, and 60fps 1080 ftw. But one thing that I'm not able to get over is the color.
If you have seen any of the Matrix movies, you know what I'm talking about. Everything has a greenish cast to it. It's not that bad, but when I pull out the diminutive Canon EOS M, the color reproduction is so much more accurate to what I see when compared to the Nikon.
I sort of mediated it with the picture controls and white balance customizations, but haven't found a sweet spot.
Any of you guys have any special settings that work for you?
 
Really? It hasn't even been a full day, yet I'm called out for being a troll?

Anyways, I won't give pleasure to the actual trolls by responding to them, your stupidity is evident enough without me pointing them out explicitly. But I will infer it :)

Thanks for the welcome, it's my first post here, obviously. I just got the D5200 and I'm loving it so far. And honestly, I really don't "give a rat's ass" about what the brand on my camera is, as long as the pictures turn out as I wanted them to come out.

The other forum sort of boiled down to the annoying Canon vs Nikon fanboys showing up, with the typical "pundits" showing up and telling me that I have to take 10,000 shots before I can even ask questions.

Leaving that stupidity behind, I thought to ask a more concentrated group of people, who I assume actually own the same camera and maybe help me get around the color issue that I'm having (maybe, they faced the same challenges when they came from Canon or other cameras).

But looks like that stupidity is here too, from a "super" mod and senior members no less. smh.

Anyways, I'm not here to make anyone feel guilty, I really don't care about what brand you sleep with at night. I actually have an issue, and maybe someone here can help a Nikon newbie. The colors are simply greenish. I can post pics, but my connection is somewhat slow, and this seems to be a 'character' (won't call it an issue anymore, might make some here retardedly flare up) of Nikon cameras. (Noticed the same with a D3200 and 3100 before)

The cons of the camera are reasonably stated, though in a admittedly flamboyant way. The autofocus is louder than canon stms. It is what it is. But I still like the Nikon I have (which should also be obvious, since I sold my canon gear for it), and I'm definitely not trying to belittle it by comparing it to my older Canons. Like I said I honestly don't care, and usually refer to cameras by their model names, i.e. 450D and D5200. I hope that I don't need to defend my self any longer.

Anyways, simply put, the colors look like I'm filming the Matrix - there's a greenish cast to everything. I sort of mediated it by adjusting the white balance and color controls (which infers that I read through the manual, for those without proper reading comprehension). However, I'm not finding a "sweet" combo of these settings. Maybe one of you guys/girls stumbled upon one and would like to share.

Or keep on trying to make a newcomer feel unwanted. The internet is a big place. And there are more pressing issues than what camera brand a person has.
 
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What tweaks do you use, if you don't mind sharing?

And the STMs were part of the kit zoom lens. I'm not comparing one to trounce the other. I'm listing (obvious) differences. Like I mentioned, I still like the camera (Nikons) quality of video. But I'll be sure to edit my posts next time so that I don't encroach on the sensibilities of "nikonites" as silly as it may seem.
 
Thanks. I already managed to adjust them, setting them to A1 and M1 gets it close to what I see with my eyes, but it's not perfect. I was wondering what specific settings other users use. (I'm also aware that each individual has their "sweet spot", I'm just curious as to what they are, so that I can work from something)

But apparently people like to point out the obvious, no offense, somewhat annoyed from the responses I received already on this thread.
 

Bill16

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I'm sorry to hear you didn't receive any helpful answers on that other forum. I'm not as experienced in photography as others here, or as you likely are, but are you getting the green cast over the intire photo, and are you filming under florescent lighting? I heard that that type of light can effect the color under some circumstances.
 

mauckcg

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I have an issue, and maybe someone here can help a Nikon newbie. The colors are simply greenish. I can post pics, but my connection is somewhat slow, and this seems to be a 'character' of Nikon cameras. (Noticed the same with a D3200 and 3100 before)

The cons of the camera are reasonably stated. The autofocus is louder than canon stms. It is what it is. But I still like the Nikon I haves.

I think i cut most of the snark out of your post.

We need to see a picture to see what your talking about. I have never had a green "cast" with pictures from my D5200

Again, your comparing a Canon STM, which has a focus motor designed to be silent for filming, to a Nikon kit lens. There's nothing to compare there, they are two different styles of lenses.

We need details. The more the merrier. This site in particular gets loads of people popping in to ask a question then vanishing. The people who take the time to fill out their profile and add their camera details are much easier for us to help.
 
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