White Balance

For natural colors, press the command dial down (WB) to display the following op-

 

tions, then rotate the dial or press it up or down to highlight an option that matches

 

the light source and press MENU/OK to select (for an explanation of “white balance,”

 

see the Glossary on page 113).

WHITE BALANCE

OptionDescription

AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.

hMeasure a value for white balance (P36).

Selecting this option displays a list of color

ktemperatures (P36); highlight a tempera- ture and press MENU/OK.

iFor subjects in direct sunlight.

jFor subjects in the shade.

OptionDescription

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.

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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.

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