QB: Matching the Light SourceN
2Select [Custom White Balance].
Under the [A4] tab, select [Custom White Balance], then press <Q/ 0>.
XThe custom white balance selection screen will appear.
3Import the white balance data.
Select the image that was captured in
step 1, then press <Q/0>.
XOn the dialog screen that appears, select [OK] and the data will be imported.
When the menu reappears, press the <M> button to exit the menu.
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Press <Q/0>.
XDisplay the Quick Control screen.
Select the custom white balance.
Select [O], then press <Q/0>.
If the exposure obtained in step 1 differs greatly from the standard exposure, a correct white balance may not be obtained.
An image captured while the Picture Style was set to [Monochrome] (p.115) or an image processed with a Creative filter cannot be selected in step 3.
Instead of a white object, an 18% gray card (commercially available) can produce a more accurate white balance.
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