3Setting the White BalanceN

If the exposure obtained in step 1 differs greatly from the standard exposure, a correct white balance may not be obtained.

In step 3, the following images cannot be selected: images captured while the Picture Style was set to [Monochrome], multiple-exposure images, and images shot with another camera.

Instead of a white object, an 18% gray card (commercially available) can produce a more accurate white balance.

The personal white balance registered with the provided software will be registered under [O]. If you execute step 3, the data for the registered personal white balance will be erased.

PSetting the Color Temperature

You can set the white balance’s color temperature numerically. This is for advanced users.

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Select [White balance].

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

Set the color temperature.

Select [P].

Turn the <6> dial to set the color temperature, then press <0>.

The color temperature can be set from approx. 2500 K to 10000 K in 100 K increments.

When setting the color temperature for an artificial light source, set white balance correction (magenta or green) as necessary.

If you set [P] to the reading taken with a commercially-available color temperature meter, take test shots and adjust the setting to compensate for the difference between the color temperature meter’s reading and the camera’s color temperature reading.

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