Nikon COOLPIXS80BK White Balance Adjusting Hue, Auto M Tap the bottom tab M w White balance

Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode Setting

w White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M w 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, the white balance setting suited to a particular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results.

sAuto (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” for more information (A 60).

cDaylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

dIncandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

eFluorescent

Use under fluorescent lighting.

fCloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

gFlash

Use with the flash.

BNote on White Balance Setting

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Turn the flash off c (A 33) at white balance settings other than Auto or Flash. 59