Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
DWHITE BALANCE | (defaults to AUTO) |
If AUTO does not produce natural colors (for example, when taking
Option | Description |
AUTO | White balance adjusted automatically. |
hMeasure a value for white balance.
iFor subjects in direct sunlight.
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.
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 fills the LCD 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.
•If “UNDER” is displayed, raise exposure compensation (P35) and try again.
•If “OVER” is displayed, lower exposure compensation and try again.
R For greater precision, adjust P FILM SIMULATION, N ISO, and U DYNAMIC RANGE before measuring white balance.
RAt settings other than h, auto white balance is used with the flash.
R Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures back after shooting to check colors in the LCD monitor.
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