why my night shoot is so warm colored?

cmrhm · 10-31-2012, 09:11 AM

hi, all:

several nights ago, i attended a party with my new k-5 and DA 18-135 lenses. After taking some photoes, I found my picture wasn't clear or too dark. If i put higher iso like 6400 or higher, my picture would have many dots. if lower, my photo is too dark. I don't want to use built-in flash since the result wasn't that good. i think i put white balance on AWB. how can i do in such not well lit home enviornment? did i do something wrong?

BTW, I use P mode.

L33tGreg · 10-31-2012, 09:41 AM

Please post or link sample pictures.

Adam · 10-31-2012, 09:44 AM

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/203853-why-my-n...m-colored.html

10-31-2012, 09:11 AM	#1
cmrhm New Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 14	why my night shoot is so warm colored? hi, all: several nights ago, i attended a party with my new k-5 and DA 18-135 lenses. After taking some photoes, I found my picture wasn't clear or too dark. If i put higher iso like 6400 or higher, my picture would have many dots. if lower, my photo is too dark. I don't want to use built-in flash since the result wasn't that good. i think i put white balance on AWB. how can i do in such not well lit home enviornment? did i do something wrong? BTW, I use P mode.

10-31-2012, 09:44 AM	#3
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10-31-2012, 09:41 AM	#2
L33tGreg Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charleston, SC Photos: Gallery Posts: 369	Please post or link sample pictures.