Panasonic DMC-GF5 owner manual 100, Auto White Balance

Recording

∫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 color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In a case like this, 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 Color Temperature

Note

•Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary

depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ 1 ], [ 2 ].

•The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash.

•The set White Balance is maintained even after the power switch is turned [OFF], but when the White Balance is changed in a different Scene Guide Mode, [White Balance] for the Scene Guide Mode that was set will return to [AWB].

•In the Scene Guide Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB].

–[Backlit Softness]/[Relaxing Tone]/[Distinct Scenery]/[Bright Blue Sky]/[Romantic Sunset Glow]/[Vivid Sunset Glow]/[Glistening Water]/[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Clear Night Portrait]/ [Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert]

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