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For natural colors, press the WB button and choose

a setting that matches the light source.

Option Description
AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.
hMeasure a value for white balance.
iFor subjects in direct sunlight.
jFor subjects in the shade.
kUse under “daylight” fluorescent lights.
lUse under “warm white” fluorescent lights.
mUse under “cool white” fluorescent lights.
nUse under incandescent lighting.
h: Custom White Balance
Choose h to adjust white balance for unusual light-
ing conditions. White balance measurement options
will be displayed; frame a white object so that it fills
the LCD monitor and press the shutter button all the
way down to measure white balance.
If “COMPLETED!” is displayed, press MENU/OK to set
white balance to the measured value.
If “UNDER ” is displ ayed, raise exposure compensa-
tion (P 47) and try again.
If “OVER” is displayed, lower exposure compensation
and try again.
a
For greater precision, adjust P FILM SIMULATION,
N ISO, and U DYNAMI C RANGE before measur-
ing white balance.
a
• At settings other than h, auto white balance is used
with the flash.
• Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures
back after shooting to check colors in the LCD moni-
tor.
White Balance