Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

DWHITE BALANCE

For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white bal- ance,” see the Glossary on page 118).

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” fl uorescent lights. l Use under “warm white” fl uorescent lights. m Use under “cool white” fl uorescent lights. n Use under incandescent lighting.

If AUTO does not produce the desired results (for example, when taking close-ups), select h and measure a value for white balance or choose the option that matches the light source.

1Notes

•At settings other than h, auto white balance is used with the fl ash. Lower the fl ash (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.

■h: Custom White Balance

Choose h to adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions. White balance measurement options will be displayed; frame a white object so that it fills the 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. This value can be reselected by pressing MENU/OK when custom white balance options are displayed.

If “UNDER” is displayed, raise exposure compensation (pg. 43) and try again.

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

2Tip

To give a deliberate color cast to your photographs, measure a value for custom white balance using a colored instead of a white object.

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