On the register-selection screen use the left/right keys of the controller (2) to select the custom white-balance register in which to store the setting; any previous setting is replaced. Press the central button of the controller (3) to complete the operation. The menu button cancels the operation without saving the setting.
Select register
2
3
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If an error occurs during calibration, a message appears on the monitors. Press the controller to cancel the message and press the menu button to cancel the register- selection screen; the custom white-balance indicator will be yellow to indicate the error. Recalibrate using a suitable reference target. A calibration error may occur under extremely bright light sources, especially with flash units. Use a gray card as the calibration target to reduce the intensity of the illumination.
Shooting tips
When making the calibration, the color of the object used is critical. The object should be white. A colored object will cause the calibration to compensate for the object color rather than the color temperature of the ambient light. A blank piece of white paper is an ideal surface and can easily be carried in a camera bag.
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