Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

DWHITE BALANCE

(default: AUTO)

If AUTO does not produce natural colors (for example, when taking close-ups), select h and measure a value for white balance or choose the option that matches the light source.

Option

Description

AUTO

White balance adjusted automatically.

hMeasure a value for white balance. i For subjects in direct sunlight. j For subjects in the shade.

kUse under “daylight” fl uorescent lights.

lUse under “warm white” fl uorescent lights.

mUse under “cool white” fl uorescent lights.

nUse under incandescent lighting.

gFor underwater photography

h: Custom White Balance

Choose hto adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions. White balance measurement options will be displayed; frame a white object so that it fi lls the display 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 displayed, raise exposure compensation (P37) and try again.

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

R For greater precision, adjust PFILM SIMULATION, NISO, and UDYNAMIC RANGE before measuring white balance.

RAt settings other than h, auto white balance is used with the fl ash.

R Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures back after shooting to check colors in the display.

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