6Check the results.If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, Cwill

flash in the control panel, while the viewfinder will show a flashing a. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode.

Control panel

Viewfinder

If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. A flashing bawill appear in the control panel and viewfinder. Press the shutter-release button halfway to return to Step 5 and measure white balance again.

Control panel

Viewfinder

DDirect Measurement Mode

If no operations are performed during viewfinder photography while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the time selected for Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 279).

ASelecting a Preset

Selecting Preset manual for the White balance option in either of the shooting menus 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 5200 K, the same as Direct sunlight.

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