Panasonic DMCFX12K, DMC-FX12, DMC-FX10 Balance, Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture, Awb

Advanced (Recording pictures)

[W.BALANCE]

Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture

MENU

Press [ SET ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P17) This function allows you to reproduce a white color close to real life in pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting etc. in which the white color may appear reddish or bluish. Select a setting that matches the recording conditions.

[AWB]	for auto setting (auto
(Auto white	white balance)
balance)
	for recording outdoors
(Daylight)	on a bright day
	for recording outdoors
(Cloudy)	on a cloudy day
	for recording outdoors
(Shade)	in the shade on a
	bright day
	for recording under
(Halogen)	halogen lighting
	for using the preset
(White set)	white balance
	for setting the white
(White set)	balance again

1Auto white balance will work within this range.

2Blue sky

3Cloudy sky (Rain)

4Shade

5TV screen

6Sunlight

7White fluorescent light

8Incandescent light bulb

9Sunrise and sunset

10 Candlelight

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KlKelvin Color Temperature

∫About auto white balance

The available white balance range is shown in the illustration above. When you take a picture beyond the available white balance range, the picture may appear reddish or bluish. Even within the confines of the range, the auto white balance may not operate properly if there are many light sources or there is no color close to white. In these cases, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].

∫Setting the white balance manually

1 Select [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].

2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then press [MENU/SET].

WHITE SET

CANCEL SET MENU

3Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.

•You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

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