Auto Magic Filter help please...

I purchased an Auto Magic filter to use with my Canon A630 powershot and was hoping that the filter would remove the blue hue in the photos, which did not work for me.

I believe that I followed the instructions (I think) Taped the Auto magic filter on the front of the P&S, but the shots that I got were simply terrible and I deleted them all, however I managed to find one (pathetic shot) but it clearly demonstrates what I am experiencing, which shows how much help I need with underwater photography.

I am attaching a photo and am including the EXIF info for you guru's to look at and offer some help. any help would me MUCH appreciated.

Depth below surface: 48 ft

EXIF Data:

Camera Model: Canon Powershot A630

F-Stop: f2.8

Exposure bias: 0 step

Exposure time: 1/50 sec

ISO speed: Auto

Focal length: 7mm

Flash: No flash, auto

Metering mode: Pattern

White Balance: Auto

EXIF version: 0220

Image info:

Dimensions: 3264 x 2448

Resolution: 180 dpi

Once again thanks for any help

You have your white balance set to auto, you just need to do a custom white balance underwater.

To do a custom white balance, while underwater you choose custom white balance on your camera, then point the camera at a white or neutrally colored object, and take a photo. Your camera manual will have more info.

You will see, it will make a very big difference!

good luck,

Scott

Depth below surface: 48 ft

A couple of things. At 48 FSW there is not much color left in sun light to enhance. Secondly, your subject should be directly lit by the sun. When shooting, the sun should be to your back.

Bob

You have your white balance set to auto, you just need to do a custom white balance underwater.

 

To do a custom white balance, while underwater you choose custom white balance on your camera, then point the camera at a white or neutrally colored object, and take a photo. Your camera manual will have more info.

 

You will see, it will make a very big difference!

 

good luck,

Scott

Thanks, I would have set the camera to a custom white balance but the instructions for the filter say specifically to set to the default setting of "Auto White Balance" I will however give it a shot and set the W/B to a number around 3100 K.

DUH !!! It helps to read the instructions, the filter is designed to work best in depths up to 12 meters (39ft) after that it says to use a custom white balance and use the flash (with a diffuser).

I will be diving Key Largo over thanksgiving, and will give these settings a shot..

A couple of things. At 48 FSW there is not much color left in sun light to enhance. Secondly, your subject should be directly lit by the sun. When shooting, the sun should be to your back.

Bob

Thanks Bob

I will however give it a shot and set the W/B to a number around 3100 K.

 

DUH !!! It helps to read the instructions, the filter is designed to work best in depths up to 12 meters (39ft) after that it says to use a custom white balance and use the flash (with a diffuser).

 

I will be diving Key Largo over thanksgiving, and will give these settings a shot..

your welcome

I did not mean a custom kelvin temp, I meant a manual white balance at depth with a white dive slate, no flash. Sorry for the confusion.

Like bob said, try to have the sun behind you. 48ft deep is ok, but shallower will be better.

good luck and have fun in key largo,

Scott