4Measure 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 preset d-0. No photograph will be recorded; white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus.

5Check the results.

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

a flashing a.

Top control panel

 

Rear control panel

 

r

 

Viewfinder

If lighting is too dark or too bright, the

 

camera may be unable to measure

 

white balance. A flashing b a will

 

appear in the control panels and

 

viewfinder for about six seconds. Press

Top control panel

the shutter-release button halfway to

 

return to Step 4 and measure white

 

balance again.

Rear control panel

 

 

Viewfinder

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