Nikon D60BODY, 25438 White Balance A103, White balance can also be set using the command dial

Changing Shooting Settings

White Balance

Select White balance from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (A 48). White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto (default setting) is recommended for most light sources; if necessary, other values can be selected according to the type of source. The following options are available in a, b, c, and dmodes (Auto is automatically selected in e, f, g, h, i, j, k, and l modes).

KAuto (default setting)

Camera sets white balance automatically. Recommended for most situations.

fIncandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

gFluorescent

Use under fluorescent lighting. The specific type of fluorescent lighting can be specified from White balance (A 103) in the shooting menu.

hDirect sunlight

Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.

JFlash

Use with built-in flash or optional Nikon flash units.

iCloudy

Use in daylight under overcast skies.

jShade

Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.

kPreset manual

Use gray or white object or existing photograph as reference for white balance. See “Preset Manual” for details (A 105).

EWhite Balance (A103)

White balance can also be set from the shooting menu (A 100). The White balance option in the shooting menu can be used to choose a specific type of fluorescent lighting or to fine tune white balance.

F11 — F/GButton (A112)

White balance can also be set using the command dial.

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