Adjusting Color Balance (TWHITE BALANCE)

Change the settings when you want to set the white balance to suit the natural or artificial lighting conditions when you shoot.

When [AUTO] is selected, the correct white balance sometimes cannot be obtained under special light sources or for subjects where people’s faces are highlighted, etc. In such cases, select the correct white balance setting for the light source.

ZAvailable settings for the white balanceAAUTO

The camera automatically determines the amount of light and the color information for the shot and takes the picture with a natural white balance. For best results, use type G or D lens.

8INCANDESCENT

Select this setting for shots when the light source is incandescent bulbs or lights.

FLUORESCENT LAMP-1Select this setting for shots taken under “Daylight” fluorescent lamps.FLUORESCENT LAMP-2Select this setting for shots taken under “Daylight White” fluorescent lamps.FLUORESCENT LAMP-3Select this setting for shots taken under “Cool White” fluorescent lamps.FLUORESCENT LAMP-4Select this setting for shots taken under “Warm White” fluorescent lamps.FLUORESCENT LAMP-5

Select this setting for shots taken under “Living Room Warm White” fluorescent lamps.

6FINE

Select this setting for outdoor shots in fine weather when the light source for the shot is the sun.

dFLASHUse with built-in flash or Nikon flash units.SHADESelect this setting for shots taken in shade or on cloudy days.CHOOSE COLOR TEMP.Choose color temperature from list of values (➝p.97). ]PRESET CUSTOM 1-5

The photographer can set the white balance based on the subject of light source. Use gray or white object as reference for the setting white balance.

MEMO

•Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If the desired results cannot be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option from the list above. Also, use WB FINE TUNE or Preset White Balance.

•Auto white balance may not produce the desired results with studio strobe lighting. Choose a color temperature, use preset white balance, or set white balance to flash and use fine tuning to adjust white balance.

•When using settings other than CHOOSE COLOR TEMP. and ]PRESET CUSTOM 1-5, use the built-in flash or Nikon SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights to produce appropriate white balance at the flash firing.

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