Nikon E2 instruction manual Adjusting white balance, Color temperature

Adjusting white balance

. CAUTION

In the following situations, auto white balance mode (A) will not function.

•Taking pictures where the illumination at the camera and the subject differs, such as taking pictures of an outdoor subject from inside a room , or shooting a spot-lighted subject on a stage .

•Taking pictures in mixed light sources. For example, taking pictures at a party with fluorescent lights , incandescent lights, etc.

•Taking pictures in special light sources. For examp le, sodium lamps or other special lighting sources .

•NOTE

Color temperature

The color temperature of most illumination sources varies in tones ranging from reddish to bluish . These colors are subject to change depending on individual perception . In order to represent the color of light objectively , we use a color temperature scale expressed in

absolute temperature (0 K) . As shown below, the lower the color

temperature , the more reddish the light becomes , and the higher

the color temperature the more bluish it becomes .

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