Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

■h: Custom White Balance

Choose h to adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions. White balance measurement options will be displayed; frame a white object so that it fills the 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. This value can be reselected by pressing MENU/OK when custom white balance options are displayed.

If “UNDER” is displayed, raise exposure compensation (pg. 45) and try again.

If “OVER” is displayed, lower exposure compensation and try again.

2Tip

To give a deliberate color cast to your photographs, measure a value for custom white balance using a colored instead of a white object.

HSHARPNESS

Choose whether to sharpen or soften outlines.

•HARD: Use for sharp outlines when photograph- ing such subjects as buildings and text.

•STANDARD: Standard sharpness. Best choice in most situations.

•SOFT: Use for soft outlines in portraits and similar subjects.

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