Nikon E4600, E5600 manual White Balance, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent

White Balance			White balance
The color of the light reflected from an object varies	White balance 1/2
with the color of the light source. The human brain is
	A-WB	Auto
able to adapt to such changes in color, with the result
	PRE	White bal. preset
that we see white objects as white, regardless of
		Daylight
whether they are in the shade, direct sunlight, or under
		Incandescent
incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this
		Fluorescent
adjustment by processing information from the cam-
	:Exit		:Set

era’s image sensor (CCD) according to the color of the

light source. This process is known as a "white balance adjustment."

•If you cannot achieve the desired white balance with Auto (M) or you want to lock the white balance for a specific light source or shooting conditions, choose a setting other than Auto (M).

•When the white balance setting is changed, the new setting is reflected in the picture in the monitor.

Option	Description
M Auto	White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting condi-
	tions. Best choice in most situations.
n White bal. preset	Gray object used as reference to set white balance under
	unusual lighting conditions.
Daylight	White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
Incandescent	Use under incandescent lighting.
Fluorescent	Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
Cloudy	Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
Speedlight	Use with the flash.
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