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.

4

5

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.

173