suchismit1 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 <p>I got a used 5D recently, but unfortunately it's one of the earlier models (1XXX...) and suffers from the nasty yellowish green cast on its display. The only remedies suggested that I have read are to a) return it for a later model (don't want to), b) have it fixed by Canon for a few hundred $$$ (don't want to), or c) tinker with the LCD's brightness to make the cast less bothersome (not effective).<br> I am wondering if anybody has a tried a fourth option, which is to create a custom LCD protector/cover with a slight magenta cast to offset the green. A dirty but not so quick way could be as follows (all inside a color managed work flow)<br> 1. With custom WB set on the 5D, take a picture of a neutral subject (eg white wall). The wall appears greenish on the display.</p> <p>2. With another camera also set to custom WB, shoot a close up of the LCD.</p> <p>3. Import second image into Photoshop and apply curves to make it neutral. Save the curves.</p> <p>4. Now apply the curves to a new image with just a white background. This results in a magenta bias.</p> <p>5. Print onto a sheet of clear plastic that you intend to use as LCD protector for your 5D.</p> <p>6. Cut out the plastic and attach to the 5D's display with the printed side on the inside.</p> <p>How does that sound ? Of course it won't be accurate and will require some trial and error, but at least you won't have to look at the "vomity green" (Ken Rockwell's words) LCD again.</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_j2 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 <p>What firmware version does the camera have? You may need to update the firmware.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchismit1 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 <p>1.1.0</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_j2 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 <p>Try updating to version 1.1.1. here: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eos5d/eos5d_firmware-e.html.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john tonai Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 <p>I have an extremely early 5D and don't have a "vomity green" lcd. I've updated to 1.1.1, but never had that particular issue.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_j2 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 <p>Someone here http://www.photo.net/canon-eos-digital-camera-forum/00Oy01 mentioned that their 5D's warm yellow tint disappeared after upgrading to firmware 1.1.1. I also noticed that with my 5D after the latest upgrade.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchismit1 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 <p>Peter, thanks for the link. I just upgraded to 1.1.1 but unfortunately it's still as green as ever.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_j2 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 <p>I don't know what else to say but to quote Ken Rockwell, "I've quickly seen professionals using 30Ds and their screens seemed green to me, and it didn't bother them at all. <strong>Don't worry</strong> if you already have one. "</p> <p>http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/dslr-comparison/lcds-2006/index.htm</p> <p>Perhaps someone else can chime in.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 <p>Ah used ta smear ah bit 'o stawberry jam on mah ole 5D LCD 'n it was better den usin' mah Spyder3.</p> Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjoseph7 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 The only time I have problems with a yellowish/green cast is when I use flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchismit1 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 <p>Excellent idea. I could try coloring the screen lightly with a magenta dry erase marker. Or permanent, if I get the shade right.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomwatt Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 <p>I'm allergic too strawberry. May I suggest raspberry instead?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscar_van_der_velde Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 <p>Remember your nose will touch the screen :)<br> Maybe test plastic screen protector foil with different kind of markers, or transparent letter-sized colored plastic protectors for documents.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchismit1 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 <p>>>Remember your nose will touch the screen :)<br> Good point. After a photo shoot I don't want to end up "Rudolph, the magenta...."</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g dan mitchell Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 <p>Get a pair of magenta sun glasses...</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picturesque Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 <p>Use the white balance control to slant the thumbnails toward magenta. If you shoot RAW, it won't matter.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjoseph7 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Look at the screen from a 45 degree angle, the yellowish tint will then turn blueish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchismit1 Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 <p>FYI.. I upgraded to a new 5D Mark II last year which has none of the problems of the original 5D. It's the best camera ever !</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernardwest Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I'm interested in why it would matter that it has an off cast. I use the LCD mainly for the histogram, and perhaps composition and focus. As long as your colour output in your captured files was consistent, I can't see what it matters what colour there is on the LCD. Unless you only shoot in JPG and use the in-camera jpg controls to get the best JPG for the scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_j2 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 <p>Since I don't print directly from the digital cameras, my reliance on the best colour output is from my colour calibrated monitor at home: not the LCD of any DSLR or compact camera. I use the LCD to check for focus and blown highlights.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchismit1 Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 <p>For White Balance. If I take 500 pictures , say over a weekend trip to somewhere, I don't want to piddle with White Balance on the computer. I prefer them to be ready for sharing straight out of the camera.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernardwest Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Fair enough. I've got a 5D, and haven't ever noticed a strange cast on the screen. Although, for a while I was purposely shooting with a custom unitary white balance which made everything look basically green. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museebfoto Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 <p><strong>Tim Chakravorty</strong><br> The more important is how the colours are on monitor not on Camera LCD.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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