Nikon D50 manual White Balance Preset, See White Balance 49 for more infor- mation

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White Balance

See “White Balance” ( 49) for more infor- mation.

White Balance > Preset

Preset white balance is used to record and recall custom white balance set- tings for shooting under mixed lighting, to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast, or to replicate the white balance used in an existing photo. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance:

Option

Description

Measure

Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in

 

final photograph and white balance is measured by camera.

 

White balance value is copied from photo on memory card (note that

Use Photo

Nikon Capture 4 version 4.3 or later can be used to adjust white bal-

 

ance of existing pictures if desired).

Measuring a Value for White Balance

The existing measured value is lost when a new value is measured. The value for Use Photo is unaffected.

1 Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. For more accurate results, use an 18% diffusion panel to make the reference object appear gray.

2 Select Measure.

Setup

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

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Contents Digital Camera About This Manual Reference SetupTutorial Do not look at the sun through the view- finder For Your SafetyIii Or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpinsPage Quirements of the Canadian Interference Passports issued by the governmentLocal government bonds, even if such Copies or reproductions are stampedTable of Contents 101 ViiViewing Photographs on a Computer Printing Photographs Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter ViiiTake Test Shots Life-Long LearningMenu LensManual or in the Quick Start Guide Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Getting to Know the CameraMulti selector Camera BodyPlayback Menu navigationControl Panel Self-timer/remote controlTo Know the Camera Number of shots remainingFully-charged battery is inserted When the battery is totally exhausted,Viewfinder Display Large-Capacity Memory CardsAdvanced Modes Exposure Modes Mode DialD50 offers a choice of the following eleven shooting modes Attaching a Lens First StepsDetaching Lenses Aperture RingBattery and Charger Charging and Inserting the BatteryUse the supplied EN-EL3 battery and MH-18a quick charger Removing the Battery Changing the Time and Date Basic SetupChoosing a Language from the Setup Menu Cards, turn the camera off and open the card slot cover Write Protect SwitchInserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Format the memory cardFormatting Memory Cards Eyepiece cup can be removed when ad- justing viewfinder focus Adjusting Viewfinder FocusDescription Taking Photographs in ModeTutorial-Taking Photographs in Mode Illustrations Holding the Camera Using a Zoom LensFrame a photograph Hold the camera as shown Shutter-Release Button Focus and shootBuilt-in Flash Tutorial-Digital Vari-Programs Mode DescriptionDigital Vari-Programs Landscape Capturing Nature’s Majesty Default Is pressed Continuous Choosing a Shooting ModeTutorial-Choosing a Shooting Mode Single frameMode Selection Using the Self-timer or Remote ControlTutorial-Using the Self-timer or Remote Control Take the photograph Tutorial-Basic Playback Basic PlaybackDeleting Unwanted Photographs Manually Make photographs brighter or darker or Choose shutter speed and apertureReference-Using Camera Menus Using Camera MenusMenus, press the button MenuNavigating the Menus Multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus To modify menu settingsMaking a Selection Display optionsHighlight option Make selection High Image quality Image Quality and SizeSmall LargeFollowing options are available Image QualityOption NEF Raw/NEF+JPEGImage size Size Image SizeQual Button File NamesChoosing the Focus Area Advanced SettingsManual Focus Area Selection AF Area Illm deFocus Lock AF-Assist IlluminatorSelection/Autofocus with Manual Priority Manual FocusElectronic Range Finder Focal Plane PositionControls used button + command dial Flash Sync ModeReference-Flash Sync Mode Using the Built-in Flash Choosing a Flash Sync ModeUsing the Built-in Flash Lowering the Built-in FlashFlash Level Controls used and buttons + command dialFlash Compensation P, S, A, and M Modes Only Digital Vari-Program Modes Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyISO Button SensitivityControls used Mode dial Choosing an Exposure ModeA, and M Modes Reference-P, S, A, and M ModesWide NumbersSlow FastFlexible Program Programmed AutoShutter Speed and Camera Shake Shutter-Priority AutoAperture-Priority Auto Manual Electronic Analog Exposure Display Long Time-ExposuresExposure Compensation P, S, A, and M Modes Only Option Description At Settings Other than CustomOptimizing Images White Balance Current white balance setting is shown in the control panelWB Button PhotographsReference-Restoring Default Settings Restoring Default SettingsDefaults Controls used button + buttonReference-Viewing Photographs Viewing PhotographsSingle-Image Playback Shooting Data, Photo InformationFile Information Image highlights brightest areas of image are HighlightsViewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback Use Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomReference-Protecting Photographs from Deletion Protecting Photographs from DeletionReference-Deleting Individual Photographs Deleting Individual PhotographsNail list. Note that protected images 56 can not be deleted Connect the video cable as shown below Viewing Photographs on TVReference-Viewing Photographs on TV Use an AC AdapterViewing Photographs on a Computer Before Connecting the CameraOperating system USB option Nikon CaptureConnecting the USB Cable Windows 2000 Professional Disconnecting the CameraWindows Millennium Edition Me Windows 98 Second Edition SEPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Printing PhotographsReference-Printing Photographs Print SetConnecting the Printer Size, Border, and Time Stamp Printing Pictures One at a TimeStart Printing Multiple Pictures Selecting Photographs for Printing Error MessagesPrinting Selected Photographs Highlight Select / Set Print SetSetup menu contains the following options Basic Camera SettingsFormat Formatting Memory CardsVideo Mode CSM/Setup MenuAdjust monitor brightness DateChoose from the following languages Language LangImage Comment Folders SetupSelect Folder Choose the folder in which subsequent images will be storedRename NewDelete Delete all empty folders on the memory cardFile Numbering File No. SeqMirror Lock-up Dust Ref Photo Image Rotation Firmware VerView the current camera firmware version Image Dust OffOptimize Image Shooting OptionsOptimize Image Custom See Optimizing Images 48 for more infor- mationTone Comp Color ModeChoose from the following options for color reproduction SaturationLong Exp. NR Hue AdjustmentSee Image Quality and Size 31 for more information See Image Quality and Size 32 for more informationSee White Balance 49 for more infor- mation White Balance PresetMeasuring a Value for White Balance final photograph and white balance is measured by cameraSetup Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Copying White Balance from a Photograph See Sensitivity ISO Equivalency 39 for more information ISOSelecting Multiple Pictures Playback OptionsPlayback Fldr DeleteRotate Tall Choose fromUse Description Slide ShowSmall Picture Print SetSmall Picture Menu Reset Custom SettingsMenu Reset Beep Autofocus AF-Area Mode Setup Custom SettingsFocus Lock Continuous-Servo AF BeepAutofocus Choose how the camera focuses in autofocus mode AF-Area ModeImage Review No SD Card?Flash Level AF AssistISO Control AF Area IllmISO Control ISO Auto ModeEV Step ISO AutoExposure and Flash Bracketing BKT SetNo bracketing performed Ing optimal exposure valueExposure and Flash Bracketing White Balance Bracketing White Balance BracketingMatrix MeteringCenter SpotAutoexposure Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureFV Lock AE-L/AF-LAE Lock Flash ModeMonitor Off Self-TimerMeter Off Remote101 Camera SettingsCamera Settings Shooting menu Other settings CSM103 Technical Notes-Camera SettingsRotate Tall LCD BrightnessUse Only Nikon Brand Accessories Optional AccessoriesAccessories Lenses Technical Notes-Optional Accessories105 Calculating Picture AngleLens/accessory Focus Mode106 Following lenses can be used with the D50107 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU LensesCompatible Non-CPU Lenses AF-Assist IlluminationRed-Eye Reduction 108SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights Optional Flash Units Speedlights109 SB-800 110SB-800 SB-600 111 Flash mode SB-25, SB-24 SB-29S2 SB-16B, SB-15SB-50DX, SB-23 SB-28, SB-26 SB-292, SB-21B2112 Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent Mode 200 400 800113 Other AccessoriesMemory Cards 114Approved Memory Cards Caring for the Camera Cleaning115 StorageRemove the lens and turn the camera on Use a Reliable Power SourceLow-Pass Filter 117 Cleaning the Low-Pass FilterServicing the Camera and Accessories 118 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions119 Disconnecting the power sourceProblem Solution TroubleshootingSelect Detailed for CSM/Setup Menu 120121 AF-Area Mode set to Closest SubjctMize Image setting Technical Notes-Troubleshootng Auto for Sharpening and Tone Comp 122Basic Select Yes for Rotate Tall Age Rotation123 Camera Error Messages and DisplaysIndicator 124 ProblemSet Playback fldr to All 125Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Appendix126 Exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph Exposure Program Mode P127 Flash Control 36Shutter Speeds Available with Built-in Flash 128Flash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity Supported Standards129 Specifications130 131 132 MH-18a Quick Charger EN-EL3 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery133 AF-S 18-55 mm, f/3.5-5.6G Lens 134135 Battery LifeTechnical Notes-Index Index136 NORMAL. See Image Quality no SD Card? Optimize Image, 48 137SB5D0111 6MBA4311-01
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