3Setting the White BalanceN

White balance (WB) is for making the white areas look white. Normally, the <Q> (Auto) setting will obtain the correct white balance. If natural- looking colors cannot be obtained with <Q>, you can select the white balance to match the light source or set it manually by shooting a white object.

In Basic Zone modes, <Q> is set automatically.

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Select [White balance].

Under the [z3] tab, select [White balance], then press <0>.

Select the white balance.

Select the desired setting, then press <0>.

Display

Mode

Color Temperature (Approx. K: Kelvin)

Q

Auto

3000 - 7000

W

Daylight

5200

E

Shade

7000

R

Cloudy, twilight, sunset

6000

Y

Tungsten light

3200

U

White fluorescent light

4000

D

Flash use

Automatically set*

O

Custom (p.121)

2000 - 10000

P

Color temperature (p.122)

2500 - 10000

*Applicable with Speedlites having a color temperature transmission function. Otherwise, it will be fixed to approx. 6000K.

About White Balance

To the human eye, a white object looks white regardless of the type of lighting. With a digital camera, the color temperature is adjusted with software to make the white areas look white. This adjustment serves as the basis for the color correction. With this function, pictures with natural color shades can be taken.

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