Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance | Nikon 25420 specs

Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance

1Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. A standard gray card can be used as a reference in studio settings. Do alter exposure from the value selected by the camera; when shooting in mode M, use the electronic analog exposure display to select optimum exposure.

2Display the shooting menu and select White balance> White balance preset (to proceed directly to Step 4 without displaying the shooting menu, select White balance preset for white balance in the shooting information display as described on page 49 and press OK).

3Highlight Measure and press the multi selector right. The menu shown at right will be displayed; highlight Yes and press the multi selector right (to set white balance to the last measured value and exit to shooting mode, highlight No and press OK).

4The message, “Take photo of white or gray object filling view- finder under lighting for shooting” will be displayed. When

the message clears from the display, the viewfinder and shooting information white balance displays will flash as shown at right. To exit without measuring a preset value, press and select another option for white balance.

5Frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down.

6If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, the message “Data acquired” will be displayed. White balance will automatically be set to the measured value; no photo- graph will be recorded.

If the warning shown at right is displayed, the camera was unable to measure white balance. Return to Step 2 and mea- sure white balance again.

11—/Fn Button ( 77)

If White balance is chosen for Custom Setting 11 (/Fn button), pressing the Fn button for about 2s when preset white balance is selected will display the indicators shown in Step 4. Measure a value for preset white balance as described in Steps 5–6.

Menu Guide/Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

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Nikon 25420 manual Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance, 11- /Fn Button

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memory card Auto Meter Off Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Description Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeTutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography Mode Holding the Camera Tutorial Point-and-Shoot Photography ModeUsing a Zoom Lens Built-in Flash Turn the camera off when shooting is completeShutter-Release Button Portrait Creative Photography Digital Vari-ProgramsTutorial Creative Photography Digital Vari-Programs Auto Flash Off Night Portrait ChildSports Close Up Deleting Unwanted Photographs Basic PlaybackTutorial Basic Playback Reference More on Photography All ModesA, and M Modes More on Playback Shooting Information Display More on Photography All Modes Focus Focus ModeFocus mode Description Focus Mode Subject AF-Area ModeAF-Area Mode Reference More on Photography All Modes/Focus Focus Area Selection AE-L/AF-L Focus Lock Getting Good Results with Autofocus Focal Plane Position Manual FocusElectronic Range Finder SmallImage sizeLarge Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and Size HighImage qualityLow Format Image QualityImage Size Option 11- /Fn Button File NamesImage Quality 30/Image Size Memory Buffer Shooting ModeReference More on Photography All Modes/Shooting Mode Mode Description Shutter released about 2s after camera has focused Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesShutter released when camera focuses Level surface Select one of the following shooting modes Rotate the mode dial to P, S, A, or M Press Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash , , , , and Modes Using the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Button Flash ModeCustom Settings 76 Rear-Curtain Sync ISO Auto ISO SensitivitySensitivity ISO Sensitivity Default Settings Two-Button ResetReference More on Photography All Modes/Two-Button Reset Option Default Exposure Lens Aperture Ring Flexible Program Mode P Programmed AutoReference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P Programmed Auto Shutter Speed and Camera Shake Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Display Description Mode M ManualElectronic Analog Exposure Display Thirty minutes or until the button is pressed a second time Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode M ManualLong Time-Exposures Metering ExposureMetering Method Description Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureMode Setting Autoexposure Lock Exposure Compensation Flash Level Flash Compensation White Balance White Balance Image Review Auto Off TimersViewing Photographs on the Camera Auto Image Rotation 88/Rotate Tall Retouch History1 Photo InformationFile Information Shooting Data, Histogram Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail PlaybackHighlights Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom This option can be used to delete multiple photographs Protecting Photographs from DeletionDeleting Individual Photographs Delete Connecting the USB Cable Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Mac OS Drag the camera volume Nikon D40 into the TrashWindows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Windows 2000 Professional Printing Via Direct USB Connection Printing PhotographsPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Connecting the Printer Size, Border, and Time Stamp Printing Pictures One at a Time Interrupting Printing Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Selected Photographs Choosing Print select displays the menu shown in Step Print Set Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Recorded to video tape the camera monitor will remain off Viewing Photographs on TVTune the television to the video channel Return to previous menu Using Camera MenusPersonalize camera settings Move cursor up Increase number To modify menu settings Menu Guide/Using Camera Menus Selecting Multiple Pictures Playback Options The Playback MenuDelete Delete menu contains the following options Choose a folder for playback Playback FolderRotate Tall Menu Guide/Playback Options The Playback Menu Following operations can be performed during a slide show Slide ShowPrint Set Dpof Optimize Image Shooting Options The Shooting MenuOptimize Image P, S, A, and M Modes Menu Guide/Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Color Mode Default setting AutoDefault setting IIIa sRBG Default setting ±0 Select image quality Fine-Tuning White BalancePreset White Balance White Balance P, S, A, and M Modes Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance Copying White Balance from a Photograph Noise Reduction Adjust ISO sensitivityISO Sensitivity Beep Custom SettingsReset Menu Guide/Custom Settings No Memory Card? Shooting ModeMenu Guide/Custom Settings Metering P, S, A, and M Modes Only ISO Auto P, S, A, and M Modes Only Adjust flash levelFlash Level P, S, A, and M Modes Only AF-assist All Modes Except Choose the function performed by the Fn button 11 /Fn ButtonAE-L/AF-L AE Lock Optional SB-400 Speedlight Auto off TimersUsing an AC Adapter Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Only Remote on Duration Self-Timer Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Basic Camera Settings The Setup MenuCSM/Setup menu Info Display Format Menu Guide/Basic Camera Settings The Setup MenuFormat Memory Card Classic format is shown below LCD Brightness Video ModeAuto Shooting Info World Time Image Comment Language LangImage Comment Choose the language for camera menus and messages from Folder Names FoldersDelete Delete all empty folders on the memory card Naming Folders View the current camera firmware version File No. SequenceMirror Lock-Up Firmware Version Image Dust Off Dust off Ref Photo Auto Image Rotation Image Quality Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch MenuDescription Lighting Retouching Copies To create retouched copies from the retouch menu LightingMenu Guide/Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Trim Image Quality and Size Red-Eye CorrectionTrim Color MonochromeFilter Effects Small Picture Viewing Small Pictures Highlight Select images Image Overlay Image Overlay Picture Angle and Focal Length Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes/Optional Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Type G and D Lenses Focus ModeLens/accessory Lenses TC-16A AF Teleconverter Non-AI lenses AF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye Reduction SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600 Speedlights SB-R200 Wireless Remote SpeedlightSU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander Optional Flash Units Speedlights AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter Flash mode/featureFlash mode SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-21B2, SB-29s2 Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Mode Technical Notes/Optional Accessories Memory Cards Other AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards Filters Software Accessories for the D40Open the battery-chamber c and power-connector d Covers Remote Controls Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera Technical Notes/Caring for the Camera Present, proceed to Step Use a Reliable Power SourceLow-Pass Filter Low-pass filter Lens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Turn the product off before replacing the battery AF-A mode TroubleshootingTechnical Notes/Troubleshooting Problem Solution Technical Notes/Troubleshooting Rotation Message Camera Error Messages and Displays Set Playback folder to All Appendix Technical Notes/Appendix Following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R ResetDefaults for other settings are listed below Choose a flash mode Modes Command Dial Image size File size MB1 Exposure Program Mode PExposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Supported Standards Flash ControlShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Dir. sunlight White Balance and Color TemperatureFine tuning White balance None Auto Technical Notes/Specifications Specifications Matrix Technical Notes/Specifications Specifications EN-EL9 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryBattery Life Rated input Index Image size shooting menu, 30 Video mode setup menu, 62 126 0RINTEDNIN 4HAILAND -!