Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

BWhite Balance

Set to A(auto) M d (Shooting menu) MB White balance

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.

aAuto (default setting)

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

bPreset manual

Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions. Refer to “Preset Manual” for more information (A 96).

cDaylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

dIncandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

eFluorescent

Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.

fCloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

gFlash

Use with the flash mode.

The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 6).

BFlash Mode

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 28).

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Nikon COOLPIXS220GB, COOLPIXS220P user manual BWhite Balance, Flash Mode, Set to Aauto M d Shooting menu MB White balance

COOLPIXS220GB, COOLPIXS220P, COOLPIXS220CB specifications

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