Batch Pre-Processing - Image calibration gone red & b&w

[SimmoW]

Hi, I've really been struggling to get my images integrated and calibrated today. Not sure if there's a bug or a bug in my brain....

I'm finding that when calibrating using the batch tool (it's great normally!), suddenly all my calibrated files show up as monochrome or even black/red (stars showing as red).

Is there anything obscure I'm doing wrong? I"m not using any bias files, as I thought they were causing issues.

Thanks in anticipation.

Simon

[SimmoW]

And I should say that the integrated , star aligned files marked _r , appear fine.

[pfile]

what is the type of camera, OSC/DSLR i assume?

rob

[SimmoW]

Yes, a Canon eos 40D . Never had this issue before.

[TobiasLindemann]

Hi Simon,
maybe a stupid question, but have you tried to debayer the calibrated images? Before registration they will be debayered automatically by the bbp-script. Ok, this will not explain, way the stars are red, but maybe your monitor is not calibrated right.

Tobias

[SimmoW]

No, the monitor is fine, as I can see colours in all the other images. If it helps, I'm processing the Canon RAW files in PI, is this ok?

[Alejandro Tombolini]

Hi Simon,

suddenly all my calibrated files show up as monochrome or even black/red (stars showing as red).

Are you using previouly calibrated Masters? Any way, try integrating all again following all these steps (Also using Bias!). 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8
Finally inspect your _c_d lights. They should be ok.

Saludos, Alejandro. 

[SimmoW]

Thanks Alejandro, that CFA option might be the trick. I'll try later.

[SimmoW]

Cool, clicking the CFA images worked, thanks so much!

[pfile]

right - CFA = "color filter array" AKA "bayer matrix" which is what one-shot color (OSC) cameras like DSLRs use alphabet soup!

that checkbox really should say something about DSLRs... this question comes up from time to time.

rob