White balance

The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.

Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode. (l 63)

1 Select [WB] using the cursor button right or left and press the button in the center.

2 Select white balance mode using the cursor button up or down and press the button in the center.

AWB

FWB SHTR IRIS

Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the screen.

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Mode/Recording conditions

AWB

Auto white balance

adjustment

 

 

 

 

Sunny mode

 

Outdoors under a clear sky

Cloudy mode

Outdoors under cloudy sky

Indoor mode 1

Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.

Indoor mode 2

Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.

Manual adjustment mode

Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights

≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters

Sunrise, sunset, etc.

≥ To return to auto setting, set to AWB or set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to intelligent auto mode.

To set the white balance

manually

1Select using the cursor button up or down, fill the screen with a white subject.

2Select the blinking and press the button in the center.

FWB SHTR IRIS

When the screen turns black instantly and

the display stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is complete.

If the display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set. In this case, use other white balance modes.

If you turn on the unit with the lens cap attached, the auto white balance will not be performed correctly. Always remove the lens cap before turning on the unit.

When the display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance.

When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first.

AWB is not displayed on the screen

when AWB is being set.

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Panasonic AG-AC7P operating instructions White balance, To set the white balance Manually