White Balance

Press the command dial down (WB) to display the following options, then rotate the dial or press it left or right to highlight an option that matches the light source and press MENU/OK. The dialog shown at bottom right will be displayed; use the command dial to fine-tune white balance or press DISP/BACK to exit without fine-tuning (for an explanation of “white balance,” see the Glossary on page 118).

OptionDescription

AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.

hMeasure a value for white balance (P43).

Selecting this option displays a list of color temperatures (P43); highlight a tempera-

kture and press MENU/OK to select the high- lighted option and display the fine-tuning dialog.

iFor subjects in direct sunlight.

OptionDescription

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.

gReduces the blue cast typically associated with underwater lighting.

RWhite balance is adjusted for flash lighting only in AUTO and g modes. Turn the flash off using other white balance options.

RResults vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures back after shooting to check colors. R White balance can also be adjusted using the Q button.

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