M11 - Magenta files !

[AdamMark]

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Leica M11 - Magenta hint to files

Hello, 

M11 files in some cases show a hint of magenta particularly the sky.

What is the best method in LR to remove this please ?

Thank you.

Kind regards,

Adam. 

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[pedaes]

On 9/27/2024 at 11:05 PM, AdamMark said:

some cases

Is that from experience or heresay?

[CDodkin]

Best fix is to set WB in camera using an Expodisc, and avoid using AWB.

AWB can tend to give a magenta cast to images, but it's dependent on the latitude you're shooting at, so some users have very little issue, and some more so, based on their shooting location.

Using an Expodisc to set the in-camera custom WB at your shooting location will 100% resolve the magenta issue - it takes about 10 seconds to put the Expodisc over the lens, point the camera at your light source, and select the custom in-camera WB option.

When you change location, or the light significantly change, repeat the process to update the WB setting.

The correct WB will always be embedded in the EXIF of the RAW file - and you won't be left guessing about fixing the magenta tint in LR/PS.

https://www.expodisc.com/products/expodisc-v3-professional-white-balance-filter

[blaaberkat]

I know it's not the answer you're looking for, but I did also have this problem before I changed from Lightroom to Capture One Pro. In C1P I have never had any problem with any magenta cast, but I acknowledge the fact that it is very present in Lightroom. You can try C1P free for one month and I do encourage you to do so. I've had M9+M10P (and Q2+Q3+Q2M) and of all of them, I prefer the colours from my M11 the most now that I'm using Capture One Pro. Cheers

Edited October 1, 2024 by blaaberkat