Setting the White Balance manually

Recording

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

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

2Aim 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.

•Exit the menu after it is set.

Finely adjusting the White Balance

You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance.

•Fine adjustment is possible only when the White Balance is set to [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò].

1 Select the White Balance to finely adjust and then press [DISP.] to display [WB Adjust.].

2 Press 2/1 to adjust the White Balance.

2[Red]: Press when the hue is bluish.

1 [Blue]: Press when the hue is reddish.

•Select [0] to return to the original White Balance.

3 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.

Note

•The White Balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.

•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.

•You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.

•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.

•The White Balance fine adjustment level in [Ò] returns to [0] when you reset the White Balance using [Ó].

•White Balance fine adjustment cannot be set for [B&W] and [SEPIA] in [Color Mode].

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DMC-SZ7 specifications

The Panasonic DMC-SZ7K, also known as the DMC-SZ7, is a compact digital camera that blends convenience with powerful features, making it an ideal choice for photography enthusiasts and casual shooters alike. Designed for portability, the SZ7 boasts a sleek and compact design that fits comfortably in your pocket, enabling you to carry it effortlessly wherever you go.

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Panasonic DMC-SZ7 Setting the White Balance manually, Finely adjusting the White Balance

Models: DMC-SZ7