Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

d White Balance

Adjust white balance based on the light source to give pictures the most realistic colors possible.

[Auto] can be used under most types of lighting, or you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.

eAuto (default setting)

White balance

Auto

White bal. preset

Daylight

Incandescent

Fluorescent

MENU Exit

White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.

fWhite bal. preset

Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions (c 76).

gDaylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

hIncandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

iFluorescent

Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.

jCloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

lFlash

Use with the flash.

At settings other than [Auto], the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (c 6).

jNotes on Flash Mode

Menus Setup and Playback, Shooting,

At white balance settings other than [Auto] or [Flash], turn the flash off (B) (c 26).

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