OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Adjusting White Balance
The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Select the “REC” tab, select “White
Balance”, and then press [].
3.Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].
When shooting under these conditions: Select this setting:
Normal conditions | Auto |
Outdoor daylight on a clear day
Outdoor daylight on an overcast or rainy day, in the shade of a tree, etc.
In the shade of a building or any other area where the color temperature is high
Under white or daylight white
fluorescent light
1 (suppresses color fogging)
Under daylight fluorescent light
(suppresses color fogging)
2
Under incandescent lighting
Other multiple light sources that cause a bluish tinge to appear in areas covered by the flash
Difficult lighting that requires manual
control (See “Configuring the White Manual Balance Setting Manually” (page 92).)
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