5Measure white balance.

Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the

reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. The camera will measure a value for white balance and store it in the preset selected in Step 3. No photograph will be recorded; white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus.

6Check the results.

If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, Cwill flash in the control panel for about six seconds, while the viewfinder will show a flashing a.

Control panel

Viewfinder

If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. A flashing

bawill appear in the control panel and viewfinder for about six seconds. Press the shutter-release button halfway to return to Step 5 and measure white balance again.

Control panel

Viewfinder

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