Image review - colours appear washed out

learner50 · 04-01-2016, 09:03 AM

When I look at the images I have taken on my k3-ii the colours on the screen look rather washed out (eg daffodils more white than yellow) But when I load the images into lightroom the colours are much more accurate and and usually fine. I am wondering if there is a setting in the review menu that I have missed. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

enoeske · 04-01-2016, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by learner50

When I look at the images I have taken on my k3-ii the colours on the screen look rather washed out (eg daffodils more white than yellow) But when I load the images into lightroom the colours are much more accurate and and usually fine. I am wondering if there is a setting in the review menu that I have missed. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

What style is the custom image menu set to?

**jatrax** · 04-01-2016, 09:27 AM

And how bright is the screen set to on the camera?

stevebrot · 04-01-2016, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by enoeske

What style is the custom image menu set to?

Yes! Until you get used to the control layout, it is very easy to accidentally change the setting. It is likely set to "muted" or some other not very attractive look.

Steve

learner50 · 04-02-2016, 01:42 AM

Thanks to all who replied to my problem. I was not aware of the custom image settings. I have adjusted this now and it appears to have resolved my problem. Much appreciated.

stevebrot · 04-03-2016, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by learner50

Thanks to all who replied to my problem. I was not aware of the custom image settings. I have adjusted this now and it appears to have resolved my problem. Much appreciated.

Our pleasure! You are not the first and sadly, probably will not be the last.

Steve

04-01-2016, 09:03 AM	#1
learner50 New Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 2	Image review - colours appear washed out When I look at the images I have taken on my k3-ii the colours on the screen look rather washed out (eg daffodils more white than yellow) But when I load the images into lightroom the colours are much more accurate and and usually fine. I am wondering if there is a setting in the review menu that I have missed. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

04-02-2016, 01:42 AM	#5
learner50 New Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Custom image sorted it Thanks to all who replied to my problem. I was not aware of the custom image settings. I have adjusted this now and it appears to have resolved my problem. Much appreciated.

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04-01-2016, 09:10 AM	#2
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Originally posted by learner50 When I look at the images I have taken on my k3-ii the colours on the screen look rather washed out (eg daffodils more white than yellow) But when I load the images into lightroom the colours are much more accurate and and usually fine. I am wondering if there is a setting in the review menu that I have missed. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks What style is the custom image menu set to?

04-01-2016, 09:27 AM	#3
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	And how bright is the screen set to on the camera?

04-01-2016, 09:52 AM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by enoeske What style is the custom image menu set to? Yes! Until you get used to the control layout, it is very easy to accidentally change the setting. It is likely set to "muted" or some other not very attractive look. Steve

04-03-2016, 08:17 AM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by learner50 Thanks to all who replied to my problem. I was not aware of the custom image settings. I have adjusted this now and it appears to have resolved my problem. Much appreciated. Our pleasure! You are not the first and sadly, probably will not be the last. Steve