•Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 212)

•To set and use a custom white balance setting, it is advisable to select the shooting mode and set the exposure compensation and flash exposure compensa- tion to zero (±0). The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure is incorrect (image is completely black or white).

•It is also advisable to use the LCD monitor to compose the shot and to zoom in to the telephoto end setting. Turn the digital zoom off.

•Since the white balance data cannot be read in

mode, preset the white balance in another shooting

mode first before selectingmode.

•Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set.

Especially the following should not be changed.

-Flash

Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with

the flash set to or , make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot.

-ISO Speed

•The custom white balance setting is not cancelled even if settings are reset to default settings (p. 178)

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