Nikon D5300 P, S, A, and M Modes, 1Display white balance options, 2Choose a white balance option

White Balance

White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source:

Option	Description
vAuto	Automatic white balance adjustment. Recommended in most situations.

JIncandescent Use under incandescent lighting.

IFluorescent Use with the light sources listed on page 102. H Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.

N	Flash	Use with the flash.
G	Cloudy	Use in daylight under overcast skies.
M Shade		Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.
L Preset manual		Measure white balance or copy white balance from existing photo
		(0 104).

1Display white balance options.

Press the P button, then highlight the current white balance setting in the information display and press J.

Pbutton

Information display

2Choose a white balance option.

Highlight an option and press J.

P, S, A, and M Modes 101