Adjusting the White Balance

The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions.

Choose the white balance function.

zTouch ø, then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose .

Choose an option.

zTouch an item you want to set.

zIf you drag up or down the menu on the right, other items will appear.

zTouch the menu item again to complete the setting.

XThe setting will appear on the screen.

	Auto	Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting
	Auto	conditions.
		conditions.
	Day Light	For shooting outdoors, in fine weather conditions.

	Cloudy	For shooting in cloudy, shady or twilight conditions.

	Tungsten	For shooting under tungsten and bulb-type (3-wavelength)
	Tungsten	fluorescent lighting.
		fluorescent lighting.
		For shooting under warm-white fluorescent, cool-white
	Fluorescent	fluorescent and warm-white-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent
		lighting.
	Fluorescent H	For shooting under daylight fluorescent and daylight-type (3-
	Fluorescent H	wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
		wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
	Custom	For manually setting a custom white balance.

310 HS specifications

The Canon PowerShot 310 HS and Canon Elph 500 HS are compact digital cameras that cater to photography enthusiasts looking for portability without sacrificing quality. Launched as part of Canon's well-regarded PowerShot series, both models come equipped with a range of features that enhance user experience and photographic capabilities.

The Canon PowerShot 310 HS features a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, which enables vivid image capture and ensures excellent detail, even in low-light conditions. Its DIGIC 4 image processor further improves performance by reducing noise and increasing color accuracy. The camera is particularly known for its HS System, which combines the sensor and processor to deliver outstanding high ISO performance, thus enabling great shots in challenging lighting situations.

One of the remarkable features of the 310 HS is its 28mm wide-angle lens with a 4x optical zoom, allowing photographers to capture a wide range of scenes, from expansive landscapes to close-up portraits. The Intelligent IS technology also plays a critical role by stabilizing images to minimize blur from camera shake, ensuring sharp photos and smooth videos. The camera can record HD video at 720p, making it versatile for both still images and video capture.

On the other hand, the Canon Elph 500 HS holds a distinction for its sleek design, making it highly portable and stylish. It also boasts a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 image processor, ensuring similar high-quality imaging capabilities as the 310 HS. Its standout characteristic is the 2.7-inch touch screen LCD, providing an intuitive interface for users to navigate settings and review captured images easily.

The Elph 500 HS features a powerful 24mm wide-angle lens paired with a 4x optical zoom, enabling a wider perspective in shots and impressive close-ups. It is similar to the 310 HS in terms of Intelligent IS technology, which helps maintain image clarity. Additionally, this model supports full HD video recording, allowing users to capture life’s moments in stunning detail.

Both cameras offer creative shooting modes like Smart Auto, which intelligently selects the appropriate settings based on scene analysis, and various filters for enhancing images. With their compact design and advanced features, the Canon PowerShot 310 HS and Elph 500 HS cater to users looking to enhance their photography experience, providing a blend of quality, ease of use, and portability.

Canon 310 HS manual Adjusting the White Balance, Choose the white balance function

Models: 310 HS