White Balance

For natural colors, press the WB button and choose a setting that matches the light source.

Option

Description

AUTO

White balance adjusted automatically.

hMeasure a value for white balance.

k

Selecting this option displays a list of color temperatures (P50); highlight a temperature and

press MENU/OK.

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.

gReduces the blue cast typically associated with underwater 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 (P44) and try again.If “OVER” is displayed, lower exposure compensation and try again.

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

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