- 73 -
Recording
For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P34.
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the colour of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest
to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Applicable modes: ·¿n
Note
•The optimal White Balance will differ depending on the type of fluorescent lamp being recorded
under so use [AWB] or [Ó].
•The White Balance setting is memori sed even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White
Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
•In the Scene Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB].
–[Scenery]/[Night Portrait]/[Night Scene ry]/[Food]/[Party]/[Candle Light]/[Sunset]/ [Flash Burst]/
[Starry Sky]/[Fireworks]/[Beach]/[Snow]/[Ae rial Photo]/[Film Grain]
∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
KlKelvin Colour Temperature
[White Balance][AWB] Automatic adjustment
[V]When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð]When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î]When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ]When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[Ò]Value set by using [Ó]