CDodkin Posted December 13, 2022 Share #1 Posted December 13, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) I went to use the Grey Card WB option in the studio yesterday, with my M11 and Godox studio strobes. I wanted to capture the color temp of the flash+softboxes, using an Expodisc. This method works just fine for ambient light, but when using flash I noted that it fails to trigger the flash, so making it useless. Anyone know of a way around this issue? I tried using the preset FLASH WB, but of course it's not calibrated to my flash, so I need to batch fit all of the RAW files. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/355154-grey-card-wb-option-doesnt-work-with-flash/?do=findComment&comment=4597886'>More sharing options...
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Photoworks Posted December 13, 2022 Share #2 Posted December 13, 2022 Godox leica trigger is not compatible m11 That Said you are probably just using manual power on the strobes to control the light. Make sure exposure is correct for Grey card Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
agiknee Posted December 13, 2022 Share #3 Posted December 13, 2022 Are you tethering? Next time just take your first image with the subject and the greycard, and you can set your WB in Lightroom or Capture One. As long as you have one image with the greycard, you can find the white balance and apply it to all the images. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 13, 2022 Share #4 Posted December 13, 2022 Or just incorporate a grey card in the first shot and balance in postprocessing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoworks Posted December 13, 2022 Share #5 Posted December 13, 2022 @CDodkin I can see the issue, then taking a card reading off the camera is does only ambient light because the flash does not fire! that needs to be reported to support. It works fine on SL cameras.It is not a GODOX issue because I just have tried it with Leica flash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDodkin Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted December 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Photoworks said: @CDodkin I can see the issue, then taking a card reading off the camera is does only ambient light because the flash does not fire! that needs to be reported to support. It works fine on SL cameras.It is not a GODOX issue because I just have tried it with Leica flash. That's exactly the issue - it looks like a Leica bug to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDodkin Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted December 13, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 5 hours ago, jaapv said: Or just incorporate a grey card in the first shot and balance in postprocessing? WB card never works as well as Expodisc and setting WB in camera though - hence my question Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDodkin Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted December 13, 2022 10 hours ago, agiknee said: Are you tethering? Next time just take your first image with the subject and the greycard, and you can set your WB in Lightroom or Capture One. As long as you have one image with the greycard, you can find the white balance and apply it to all the images. No tethering - I like to set WB in camera, and then it's always associated with the as shot WB for that file Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDodkin Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted December 13, 2022 11 hours ago, Photoworks said: Godox leica trigger is not compatible m11 That Said you are probably just using manual power on the strobes to control the light. Make sure exposure is correct for Grey card Setting/controlling the strobes using Sekonic L-858D-U with Godox module, and using the Godox trigger in basic trigger mode - so no issues. What's not working on the M11? TTL? HSS? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDodkin Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted December 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Photoworks said: @CDodkin I can see the issue, then taking a card reading off the camera is does only ambient light because the flash does not fire! that needs to be reported to support. It works fine on SL cameras.It is not a GODOX issue because I just have tried it with Leica flash. Issue reported to Leica this morning - I'll post their reply on this thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoworks Posted December 13, 2022 Share #11 Posted December 13, 2022 21 minutes ago, CDodkin said: What's not working on the M11? TTL? HSS? yes, yes with godox Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDodkin Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted December 13, 2022 Just received feedback from Leica: Quote Good morning Mr. Dodkin,Thank you for contacting us and bringing this point to our attention.In studio situations with flash, especially with a tethered workflow I'd generally suggest using a color checker card to acquire your white balance, but I do agree with the validity of your point, especially considering the hot shoe is triggered on other models such as the SL. I'll make this suggestion to our engineers.Many thanks, Brian RoyTechnical ManagerLeica Camera Inc. | 500 Frank W. Burr Blvd, 5th Floor | Teaneck, NJ 07666 | USA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDodkin Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share #13 Posted December 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Photoworks said: yes, yes with godox I have logged a ticket with Godox on this as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDodkin Posted December 14, 2022 Author Share #14 Posted December 14, 2022 Response from Godox: Quote Dear Chris, Good day！ Thanks for contacting Godox. We are sorry that we do not test all camera models one by one. However, several users reported that the TTL and HSS modes of XProIIL and M11 are not compatible. Our technicians have received the feedback and they will arrange a test, but there is no new progress reported yet. Sorry for the inconvenience,should you have further queries,please do not hesitate to contact us again. Sincerely, Vera Huang ————————————————— Godox Service Support Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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