Nikon L310, 26331 user manual White Balance Adjusting Hue, Aauto M dShooting menu M White balance

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White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

A(auto) M d(Shooting menu) M 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”.

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.

aAuto (default setting)

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

bPreset manual

Useful when shooting under unusual lighting. See “Preset Manual” for more information (A 57).

cDaylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

dIncandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

eFluorescent

Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.

fCloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

gFlash

Use with flash mode.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 8). However, when Auto is selected, no icon is displayed.

BNotes on White Balance

•This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ➝ “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time” (A 61)

56 • At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 28).