Panasonic DMC-GM1 owner manual 124, Auto White Balance

5. Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings

Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ ], [ ].

•The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash. (P201)

•In Scene Guide Mode, changing the scene or Recording Mode will return White Balance settings (including the White Balance fine adjustment setting) back to [AWB].

•The setting is fixed to [AWB] in the following cases.

–[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]/[Handheld Night Shot]/ [Clear Night Portrait]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene Guide Mode)

∫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

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