Panasonic DMCFS3A, DMCFS3S, DMCFS3K = White Balance, Applicable modes ·½¾n, Auto white balance

Advanced (Recording pictures)

=[WHITE BALANCE]

For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P19.

In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.

Applicable modes: ·½¾n

[AWB]: Automatic adjustment

[V]: When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky

[Ð]: When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky

[î]: When taking pictures outdoors in the shade

[Ñ]: When taking pictures under incandescent lights

[Ò]: Value set by using [Ó]

[Ó]: Set manually

•The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded under so use [AWB] or [Ó].

Auto white balance

Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a color close to white, auto white balance may not function properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].

1Auto white balance will work within this range.

2Blue sky

3Cloudy sky (Rain)

4Shade

5TV screen

6Sunlight

7White fluorescent light

8Incandescent light bulb

9Sunrise and sunset

10Candlelight

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Setting the white balance manually

1Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].

2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].

3After setting, select [Ò].

Note

•The white balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the white balance setting for a scene mode returns to [AWB] when the scene mode is changed.)

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