Choosing a Color Temperature

When K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance, color temperature can be selected by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial. The color temperature is displayed in the control panel:

WB button

Sub-command

Control panel

dial

 

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DChoose Color Temperature

Note that the desired results will not be obtained with flash or fluorescent lighting. Choose N(Flash) or I(Fluorescent) for these sources. With

other light sources, take a test shot to determine if the selected value is appropriate.

AThe White Balance Menu

Color temperature can also be selected in the white balance menu. Note that the color temperature with the WB button and the sub-command dial replaces the value selected in the white balance menu.

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Nikon D700 manual 147, Dial Choose Color Temperature