Digital Photography Opinions, Observations, Articles, Insights, and Tutorials Nikon D1 Color Fix Magenta skin tones, cyan casts, sallow tones, and weak looking colors have troubled D1 users since day one.... Here's an easy, reliable fix. This two stage process, using Adobe PhotoShop (full version), will brighten your day and make you feel glad that you have a D1. It's good for "people pictures", pets, wildlife, landscapes, product shots, sports, flowers, architecture & real estate work, whatever. (Pictured below are screenshots from Adobe PhotoShop)   Stage One: Screenshot shows location of the "Selective Color" adjustment.     Under "Reds" (only), adjust the Cyan to minus 100% and the Magenta to minus 35%. Note that the "Relative" method checked. Click on "OK" when done.   Stage Two: Screenshot shows location of the "Hue/Saturation" adjustment.       Under "Master" (only), adjust the Hue to minus 2. Click on "OK" when done. That's it. Nothing else required. Before & after samples using the procedure - Before: Magenta and cyan tones to skin. Flat, dull, & off-colored reds. (Click picture for 1200 x 787 pixel view) After: Reds pop back to reality. Skin tones, too. Note that the bad tones are corrected, but the picture's other colors are unaffected. (Click picture for 1200 x 787 pixel view) Before: Sallow and cyan cast to the whole picture. Yukky skin tones. Greenish tint to the surfer's hair. (Click picture for 1200 x 787 pixel view) After: Bingo. (Click picture for 1200 x 787 pixel view)   Return to Top of Page