White Balance

For natural colors, press the WB button and rotate the command dial un-

 

til a setting that matches the light source is highlighted in the display.

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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.

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 (P37) and try again.

If “OVER” is displayed, lower exposure compensation and try again.

1Note

For greater precision, adjust PFILM SIMULATION, NISO, and UDYNAMIC RANGE before measuring white balance.

1Notes

At settings other than h, auto white balance is used with the flash.

Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures back after shooting to check colors in the LCD monitor.

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