Preset White Balance

Use this function to set the correct white balance for a light source. You can also use this function to achieve a desired special effect.

ZSetting the preset white balance in the [SHOOTING MENU]ASet the focus-mode selector to M (manual).

WHITE BALANCE

FLUORESCENT LAMP-5

FINE

FLASH

SHADE

CHOOSE COLORTEM NEWWB

PRESET CUSTOM 1 OK

BSelect one of the ]PRESET CUSTOM items under [TWHITE BALANCE] in the [SHOOTING MENU]. See “Setting the [SHOOTING MENU]” (p.108).

CPress nor oto select [NEW WB].DPress q.

PRESET CUSTOM 1

NEWWB CANCEL

EHold up a sheet of white paper, reflectivity of 18% grey card, etc., under the target light source. Be sure the white balance reference object fills the 8-mm (0.31-in.) reference circle for center-weighted metering in the viewfinder (p.19). Then press the shutter button.

COMPLETED!

SET CANCEL

FIf the exposure is measured correctly, “COMPLETED!” appears on the LCD monitor.

Check that the white balance reference object fills the area on the LCD monitor. Press MENU/OK to confirm the setting.

ZWhen the exposure is not measured correctly

OVER: The subject is too bright. Use a negative (–) exposure compensation value and set the white balance again.

UNDER: The subject is too dark. Use a positive (+) exposure compensation value and set the white balance again.

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