Flat saved in monochrome?

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Howardk
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Flat saved in monochrome?

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Why would i save my flats in monochrome?

Should I tick this box or not?
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Re: Flat saved in monochrome?

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Usually best to say yes - if you are using a colour camera and you do *not* choose to make the flat monochrome then you will find that the flat has a tendency to colour balance the frame for you, which can actually cause more problems than it solves.

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Re: Flat saved in monochrome?

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Thanks Frank
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