Nikon COOLPIXS4000CS, s4000 White Balance Adjusting Hue, Aauto M FShooting menu M White balance

Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A(Auto) Mode)

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White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

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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 colors, 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, the white balance setting suited to a particular light source can be specified manually 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. See “Preset Manual” (A 51) for more information.

cDaylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

dIncandes.

Use under incandescent lighting.

eFluorescent

Use under fluorescent lighting.

fCloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

gFlash

Use with the flash.

At settings other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 11).

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BNotes on White Balance

•There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 58) for more information.

• At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 42).