Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
Choose how much image files are compressed. Select FINE (low compression) for higher image quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase the number of pictures that can be stored.
For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white bal- ance,” see the Glossary on page 123).
OptionDescription
AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.
hMeasure a value for white balance. i For subjects in direct sunlight. j For subjects in the shade.
k Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights. l Use under “warm white” fluorescent lights. m Use under “cool white” fluorescent lights. n Use under incandescent lighting.
If AUTO does not produce the desired results (for example, when taking
1Notes
•At settings other than h, auto white balance is used with the flash. Lower the flash (pg. 37) to take pic- tures at other settings.
•Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures back after shooting to check colors in the monitor.
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