Nikon Nikon COOLPIX, P100 White Balance, Applied Simultaneously A96 for more information

Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)

More on Shooting

BWhite Balance

Set to A, B, C or D MdMA, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) MWhite 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 of the human eye 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.

aAuto (default setting)

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

bPreset manual

Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions. See “Preset Manual” (A83) for more information.

cDaylight*

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

dIncandescent*

Use under incandescent lighting.

eFluorescent

Use under most types of fluorescent lighting. Choose one of FL1 (white fluorescent), FL2 (daylight white/neutral fluorescent) and FL3 (daylight fluorescent).

fCloudy*

Use when shooting under overcast skies.

gFlash*

Use with the flash.

*Seven settings for fine-tuning become available. The “+” direction increases the blue hue and the “–” direction increases the red hue.

The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor (A8). At

settings other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor.

CNotes on White Balance

•At white balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A34).

•This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be

82Applied Simultaneously” (A96) for more information.