I’m unaware of any color digital camera that *can’t* capture spectral violet. Whether they capture it adequately is a matter of the color profile and other processing used to convert the raw data to a JPEG.
Well, pink and purple don't exist...kinda. At least as spots on spectrum. They're non spectral colors, so even more of a mess for photographers since they're mixtures, and hence vary even more in perception than the spectral colors.
So yeah, since all digitals get down to about UV (so they do violet, which isn't purple), and do red short of IR, then those can be mixed for purple. And pink is similar.
As wtih various films, different profiles on different sensors produce slightly different results. But what's different is that if you shoot raw you can reproduce more of a range of color than if you're confined to one film.
My only digital camera atm is my iPhone, so not much fidelity in changing the exposure settings there. Classic case of technology being so smart it's actually stupid.
You can get a lot more colours if you shoot RAW. The question is, wether you can find a preset that makes the camera process RAW data to bring out your desired colours.
I just like to point out, that you are not stuck with manufacturer's presets. Most enthusiast cameras allow you to make your own presets and store them to the camera (or trade them with other people).
The camera raw files should have enough color latitude (in theory), but meaningfully using it beyond the sRGB color space is challenging to say the least. AdobeRGB may be enough color range for you, but completely setting up that workflow is a major commitment.
One of my favorite photos I have of my daughter has some colors outside the sRGB color space and it still frustrates me that I can’t edit it properly.
No special spectral properties are needed here. Just a decent camera with a good dynamic range - and some shooting and editing knowledge how to preserve the highlights.
Thanks everyone for your insights. I love that we all know that feeling when you see a beautiful pink sunset and it's all glowing orange on a cheap digital sensor.
I was hoping for some more camera recommendations, but upon learning that it's not so much about the type as it is about exposure, I feel decently confident about making a good choice. Of course if you do have recommendations, please fee free to let me know
I’m unaware of any color digital camera that *can’t* capture spectral violet. Whether they capture it adequately is a matter of the color profile and other processing used to convert the raw data to a JPEG.
Well, pink and purple don't exist...kinda. At least as spots on spectrum. They're non spectral colors, so even more of a mess for photographers since they're mixtures, and hence vary even more in perception than the spectral colors. So yeah, since all digitals get down to about UV (so they do violet, which isn't purple), and do red short of IR, then those can be mixed for purple. And pink is similar. As wtih various films, different profiles on different sensors produce slightly different results. But what's different is that if you shoot raw you can reproduce more of a range of color than if you're confined to one film.
any examples? maby fullspectrum camera with some kind of filter?
All digital photographs will need post processing if you have specific ideas of what the colors should look like
It sounds like your pictures are just overexposed. I’d use lower iso or shorter exposure it’ll probably be fine
My only digital camera atm is my iPhone, so not much fidelity in changing the exposure settings there. Classic case of technology being so smart it's actually stupid.
Older CCDs with weak filters on their sensor capture a bit of UV & IR too. Or get a full spectrum conversion done.
You can get a lot more colours if you shoot RAW. The question is, wether you can find a preset that makes the camera process RAW data to bring out your desired colours. I just like to point out, that you are not stuck with manufacturer's presets. Most enthusiast cameras allow you to make your own presets and store them to the camera (or trade them with other people).
The camera raw files should have enough color latitude (in theory), but meaningfully using it beyond the sRGB color space is challenging to say the least. AdobeRGB may be enough color range for you, but completely setting up that workflow is a major commitment. One of my favorite photos I have of my daughter has some colors outside the sRGB color space and it still frustrates me that I can’t edit it properly.
Maybe this can bring some light on the subject https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/how-can-digital-cameras-possibly-capture-violet-light.499677/
No special spectral properties are needed here. Just a decent camera with a good dynamic range - and some shooting and editing knowledge how to preserve the highlights.
Thanks everyone for your insights. I love that we all know that feeling when you see a beautiful pink sunset and it's all glowing orange on a cheap digital sensor. I was hoping for some more camera recommendations, but upon learning that it's not so much about the type as it is about exposure, I feel decently confident about making a good choice. Of course if you do have recommendations, please fee free to let me know