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6Check the results.
If the camera was able to measure a value for white
balance, C will flash in the control panel for about
six seconds, while the viewfinder will show a flashing
a.
If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be
unable to measure white balance.
A flashing ba
will appear in the control panel and viewfinder for
about six seconds.
Press the shutter-release button
halfway to return to Step5 and measure white balance
again.
DDirect Measurement Mode
If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode
will end in the time selected for Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0227).
ASelecting a Preset
Selecting Preset manual for the White balance option in the
shooting menu displays the dialog shown at right; highlight a preset
and press J.
If no value currently exists for the selected preset,
white balance will be set to 5,200 K, the same as Direct sunlight.
Control panel
Viewfinder
Control panel
Viewfinder