If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the results of the compensation by viewing the image on the LCD monitor.

A shot can be taken immediately after. The menu will reappear after the shot, allowing you to adjust the setting.

4 Press the SET button.

5 Take the shot.

If you wish to turn compensation off, repeat this procedure and set the compensation value to [0].

The camera retains the compensation setting even after power goes off.

If using the camera in (Stitch Assist) mode, you cannot change the compensation after taking the first shot.

Setting the White Balance

Setting the white balance to match the dominant light source when shooting will adjust the coloring of the image (excluding images) to the correct settings for the prevailing light conditions.

 

Auto

The camera sets the white

 

balance automatically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daylight

Use when shooting outdoors

 

in sunlight on a clear day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use when shooting outdoors

 

Cloudy

under cloudy skies, in shade,

 

 

or at dusk.

 

 

 

 

Tungsten

Use when shooting under

 

tungsten lighting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fluorescent

Use when shooting under

 

fluorescent lighting.

 

 

 

 

Black and

Select this setting if you want

 

White

to shoot in black and white.

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Canon PowerShot A20, PowerShot A10 manual Setting the White Balance, Press the SET button Take the shot