Shooting in manual mode (continued)

Adjusting the white balance and black balance

When white balance adjustments are performed, black balance adjustments are performed at the same time.

White balance

In order to reproduce the white accurately, adjust the ratio between the three RGB primary colors. If the white balance is not adjusted properly, not only will the white be reproduced poorly but the color tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded. When you are shooting in manual mode, readjust the white balance whenever lighting conditions change.

You can store white balance adjustments to Ach and Bch of the Function Navi.

You can also use the preset values.

Use the settings to suit the shooting conditions.

Black balance

Adjust the ratio between the three RGB primary colors to reproduce black accurately. If the black balance is not adjusted properly, not only will black be reproduced poorly, but the color tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded.

Black balance adjustment is usually not necessary, but be sure to perform it in the following cases.

•When using the camera for the first time.

•When using the camera after extended periods of disuse.

•When using the camera after large changes in ambient temperature.

•After setting the shutter speed to standard or low speeds.

•After switching between progressive mode and standard (60i) mode.

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White balance and black balance adjustments

1 Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to manual mode. (Page 40)

2 Set the shutter speed. (Page 50)

3 Place a white pattern in a location with the same lighting conditions and light source as the subject, then zoom in and fill the whole screen with white.

Something white (a white cloth or wall) near the subject can be used instead.

• Do not include bright spotlights in your shot.

4 Press the WHITE BAL button to display Ach or Bch.

The mode changes in order from ATW→ATW LOCK→P3.2K→P5.6K→Ach or Bch→ATW with each press of the button.

5 Touch the LCD monitor and display the Function Navi.

6 Touch to display the operation menu.

7 Touch Ach or Bch.

8 Press and hold the WHITE BAL button.

•Adjustment takes a few seconds.

(The following messages appear on the screen.)

Message during adjustment

AWB ABB ACTIVE

Message after adjustment

AWB ABB OK

•An error message appears on the screen when white balance adjustment is not possible.

Message when adjustment cannot be done

AWB NG

WHITE BAL switch

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