Tungsten
Film
3200° K
Daylight
Film
5500° K
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Compare these images to see what happens when light sources are matched and mismatched to camera settings or film stock.

Reproducing an image with proper color balance requires matching the camera setting or film to the color temperature of the light source.

Daylight film exposed in tungsten or quarts light results in a reddish-orange image. Tungsten film exposed in daylight results in a blue image.