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Advanced Features — Photography
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]
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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ASet the focus-mode selector to M (manual).
BSelect one of the ] PRESET CUSTOM items under
[T WHITE BALANCE] in the [SHOOTING MENU].
See “Setting the [SHOOTING MENU]” (➝p.108).
CPress n or o to select [NEW WB].
DPress q.
PRESET CUSTOM 1
PRESET CUSTOM 1
CHOOSE COLOR TEMP.
CHOOSE COLOR TEMP.
FINE
FINE
FLASH
FLASH
SHADE
SHADE
WHITE BALANCE
WHITE BALANCE
FLUORESCENT LAMP-5
FLUORESCENT LAMP-5
OK
OK
NEW WB
NEW WB
CANCEL
CANCEL
NEW WB
NEW WB
PRESET CUSTOM 1
PRESET CUSTOM 1
EHold up a sheet of white paper, reflectivity
of 18% grey card, etc., under the target
light source. Frame the white balance
reference object in the center of the
viewfinder. Then press the shutter button.
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.
COMPLETED!
COMPLETED!
SET CANCEL
SET CANCEL