Andrea B. Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I find a difference using this UG5 + S8612 stack under sunlight illumination versus SB14-mod UV flash illumination. This is not a particular surprise, but if using this stack for Bee Vision (BV), then please be aware of the potential illumination differences. This is an Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), ubiquitous in Maine during the summer. The white, UV-absorbing rays would stimulate a Bee's blue and green receptors for a possible cyan colour. The yellow, UV-absorbing disk flowers would stimulate a Bee's green receptors. D600-broadband + 105/4.5 UV-Nikkor + SB14-mod + UG5/S8612 Filter Stack Simulated Bee Vision [f/16 for 1.6" @ ISO-200] Darn it, the EXIF is incorrect on this one because it was in a Photoshop Stack when I saved it. Sorry about that. The info in brackets is correct. With the UV-flash, the flower rays in this foto seem too blue compared to the next version made in natural light. D600-broadband + 105/4.5 UV-Nikkor + Sun + UG5/S8612 Filter Stack Simulated Bee Vision [f/15 for 15" @ ISO-200] Link to comment
Andrea B. Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Here is the 3rd version. D600-broadband + 105/4.5 UV-Nikkor + On-board Flash + UG5/S8612 Filter StackSimulated Bee Vision [f/16 for 5" @ ISO-200]With the on-board flash the expected cyan rays become a bit greener. Link to comment
Andrea B. Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 I'm not sure if there is a conclusion to this test. I suppose it would be that if you want a good simulation of Bee Vision, then photograph your subject in natural sunlight. That is, of course, the light in which the Bees see. :) However, the preceding fotos only represent a BV model. We are just "guessing" how the Bees really see. *************** D600-broadband + 105/4.5 UV-Nikkor + On-board Flash + BaaderU UV-Pass FilterUltraviolet Light [f/16 for 20" @ ISO-200]The long exposure enabled 3 UV-flashes.In UV light the Oxeye Daisy is very UV-absorbing. D600-broadband + 105/4.5 UV-Nikkor + On-board Flash + Baader UV/IR-Cut FilterVisible Light [f/16 for 1/5" @ ISO-200] Link to comment
nfoto Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I think you should experiment with the w/b and input light profile on these photos. After all, the flash and the sun are spectrally different. Link to comment
Andrea B. Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 These were profiled. What am I doing wrong I wonder??Perhaps I should try a Visible CC Passport profile. Maybe not enough UV passes this combo? Link to comment
Andrea B. Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Here are the rawest of the raw versions from Raw Digger.Left to Right: Sun - Flash - SB14.Expand browser to see 750px-wide row.The Sun & Flash versions are certainly closer than the SB14 version and are similar in tone.When the SB14 is used, more of the UV signature comes out as seen in the darker tones of the rays.That cannot be brought closer to the Sun or Flash version by profiling. Here is Raw Digger's version of auto white balance.Left to Right: Sun - Flash - SB14.Expand browser to see 750px-wide row. Link to comment
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