3Press the FUNC. button.

The white balance cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to (Sepia) or (B/W) (p. 85).

Setting a Custom White Balance

In the following cases, the white balance may not be correctly adjusted. Use (Custom) to adjust the white balance.

zShooting at close distances (macro)

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

zShooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp)

2 Select * (Auto) using the S or T arrow and select (Custom) using the W or X arrow.

*The current setting is displayed.

3Aim the camera at a white paper or cloth, or gray card and press the SET button.

The white balance data is recorded.

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zAim the camera so that the white paper or cloth, or gray card, completely fills the center of the frame.

3

1Press the FUNC. button.

zYou can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily.

4Press the FUNC. button.

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