Issue with built-in color isolation filter

bikehead90 · 05-29-2018, 08:49 AM

Quick question: does anyone have trouble with the K3’s color isolation filter? My mom asked me to take some shots that she wants blown-up to a decently size to match her decor. Normally I’d use my K7 but the higher MP count on the K3 would lend to a better photograph. Unfortunately when I try to isolate a specific color, the entire shot comes out B/W. What am I doing wrong?

My path:
Info ->digital filter -> Extract color -> Info -> select color(s) and intensity -> shoot the picture.

stevebrot · 05-29-2018, 09:13 AM

I have never used the selective color digital filter, but can suggest that the task might be more easily done with a higher level of control using post-processing software.

Steve

MrMojo · 05-29-2018, 05:15 PM

I don't shoot with digital filters but from memory I think your workflow looks wrong. As far as I remember the sequence is to shoot the picture normally, apply the digital filter from the preview screen, and then save the result as a new image.
To use your terminology, something like:

Shoot the picture ->preview -> digital filter -> Extract color -> Info -> select color(s) and intensity -> save the picture

bikehead90 · 05-31-2018, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by MrMojo

I don't shoot with digital filters but from memory I think your workflow looks wrong. As far as I remember the sequence is to shoot the picture normally, apply the digital filter from the preview screen, and then save the result as a new image.
To use your terminology, something like:

Shoot the picture ->preview -> digital filter -> Extract color -> Info -> select color(s) and intensity -> save the picture

I never thought of doing it that way. On my K7, I can shoot with the digital filter on. Thanks for the suggestion.

05-29-2018, 08:49 AM	#1
bikehead90 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 193	Issue with built-in color isolation filter Quick question: does anyone have trouble with the K3’s color isolation filter? My mom asked me to take some shots that she wants blown-up to a decently size to match her decor. Normally I’d use my K7 but the higher MP count on the K3 would lend to a better photograph. Unfortunately when I try to isolate a specific color, the entire shot comes out B/W. What am I doing wrong? My path: Info ->digital filter -> Extract color -> Info -> select color(s) and intensity -> shoot the picture.

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05-29-2018, 09:13 AM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I have never used the selective color digital filter, but can suggest that the task might be more easily done with a higher level of control using post-processing software. Steve

05-29-2018, 05:15 PM	#3
MrMojo Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2018 Photos: Albums Posts: 96	I don't shoot with digital filters but from memory I think your workflow looks wrong. As far as I remember the sequence is to shoot the picture normally, apply the digital filter from the preview screen, and then save the result as a new image. To use your terminology, something like: Shoot the picture ->preview -> digital filter -> Extract color -> Info -> select color(s) and intensity -> save the picture

05-31-2018, 04:55 AM	#4
bikehead90 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 193 Original Poster	Originally posted by MrMojo I don't shoot with digital filters but from memory I think your workflow looks wrong. As far as I remember the sequence is to shoot the picture normally, apply the digital filter from the preview screen, and then save the result as a new image. To use your terminology, something like: Shoot the picture ->preview -> digital filter -> Extract color -> Info -> select color(s) and intensity -> save the picture I never thought of doing it that way. On my K7, I can shoot with the digital filter on. Thanks for the suggestion.

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