White balance
G Auto
White bal. preset
Daylight
Incandescent
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d White Balance

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The

human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent

lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, [Auto], can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.

eAuto (default setting)

White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.

fWhite bal. preset

Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions (c 77).

gDaylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

hIncandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

iFluorescent

Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.

jCloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

lFlash

Use with the flash.

The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings other than [Auto], the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (c 6).

jFlash Mode

At white balance settings other than [Auto] or [Flash], turn the flash off (B) (c 24).