❚❚Measuring a Value for White Balance

1Light a reference object.

Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. In studio settings, a standard gray panel can be used as a reference object. In exposure mode h, adjust exposure so that the exposure indicator shows ±0 (0 127).

2Set white balance to L (Preset manual).

Press the WB button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in the rear control panel.

Rear control panel

WB button

Main command dial

r3 Select direct measurement mode.

Release the WB button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the rear control panel starts to flash. A flashing Dwill also appear in the top control panel and viewfinder. The displays will flash for about six seconds.

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Top control panel

Rear control panel

Viewfinder

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