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WB: 550d vs 'older' models

Started Jun 4, 2012 | Discussions thread
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WB: 550d vs 'older' models

I just acquired a used 550d last April and have shot 2 weddings with it. I also have 450D which I had owned since Dec '08. I have also shot with 1000D (1.5 years), 40D (a couple of company events) and 500D (1 week love-hate relationship before deciding on the 550D).

IQ aside, I noticed that the WB (especially AUTO WB) on 550d behave very much different than the 4 older bodies I mentioned. It's not that the 4 are exactly similar, but not much different that I have no issue shooting auto WB. However, with my 550D I never shoot in auto WB (indoor and outdoor) - seems very unreal to my liking - too warm/orangey in general. I shoot in JPEG - no more in RAW to save PP time.

My question: Is this typical WB behavior betrween 550d (or similar sensor bodies) in comparison to the bodies I mentioned? Or am I getting a 'digitally deteriorated' WB 550d (?)? Otherwise, the 550d works perfectly fine.

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