Canon S1 IS Setting a Custom White Balance, 1, 4, Press the FUNC. button, 1Press the FUNC. button, 4Press the FUNC. button, 2Select * (Auto) using the S or T

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

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

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1Press the FUNC. button.

2Select * (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 data is recorded. zAim the camera so that the

white paper or cloth, or gray card, completely fills the center of the frame.

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.

ŠYou are recommended to set the white balance when shooting in the following conditions.

-The shooting mode is set to and the exposure compensation and flash exposure adjustment are set to ±0. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure is incorrect (image is completely black or white).

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