Nikon COOLPIXS6500BLK, COOLPIXS6500SIL White Balance Adjusting Hue, E42, Option Description AAuto

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White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

Select A(auto) mode M d button M White balance M k button

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 colors, select a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting.

Although Auto (default setting) can be used under most types of lighting, white balance can be adjusted to suit the sky conditions or light source and achieve more natural color tones in the image.

Option	Description
aAuto	White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions.
(default setting)
bPreset manual	Useful when shooting under unusual lighting (E43).
cDaylight	White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
dIncandescent	Use under incandescent lighting.
eFluorescent	Use under fluorescent lighting.
fCloudy	Use when taking images under overcast skies.
gFlash	Use with the flash.

The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9). No icon is displayed when Auto is selected.

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