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Various Shooting Methods

Using the Custom White Balance

You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.

In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the (Auto) setting to detect correctly.

•Shooting close-ups (Macro)

•Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest)

•Shooting with a particular source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp)

1Select .

1.Press the button.

2.Use the or button to select

and choose with the or

button.

2Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or

cloth and press the button.

• Ensure that the center frame is completely filled with the white image. Please note that the center frame will not appear when the digital zoom is in use or displays.

3Press the button.