Panasonic DMC-GM1 125, Setting the White Balance manually, Setting the color temperature

5. Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings

Setting the White Balance manually

Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.

1Press 1 ( ).

2Rotate the control dial to select [ ] or [ ] and then press 3.

3Aim 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 Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.

Setting the color temperature

You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions.

The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color temperature increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the color temperature decreases, the picture becomes more reddish.

1Press 1 ( ).

2Rotate the control dial to select [ ], and then press 3.

3Press 3/4 to select the color temperature and then press [MENU/SET].

•You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].

6500K

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