White Balance

For natural colors, select DWHITE BALANCE in the shooting menu to display the following options, then use the selector to highlight an option that matches the light source and press MENU/OK. The dialog shown at bottom right will be displayed; use the selector 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 112).

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OptionDescription

AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.

hMeasure a value for white balance (P40).

Selecting this option displays a list of color temperatures (P40); 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.

Playback and

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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