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White balance

Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natur al co lors depe ndin g o n the sc enes
or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.
Press the iA/MANUAL button or CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual
Mode. (l82)
For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 82.
1Touch [WB].
2Touch / to select White balance mode.
Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the
screen.
Touch [WB] to determine the mode.
To return to auto setting, set to or press the iA/MANUAL button again.

To set the white balance manually

1 Select , fill the screen with a white subject.
2 Touch and set the blinking .
When using the viewfinder, press and hold the
CAMERA FUNCTION button.
When the screen turns black instantly and the display
stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is
complete.
If the display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set. In this case, us e
other White balance modes.
When the display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored.
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance.
When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white bal ance first.
is not displayed on the screen when is being set.
Icon Mode/Recording conditions
Auto white balance adjustment
Sunny mode: Outdoors under a clear sky
Cloudy mode: Outdoors under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1: Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode:
Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlight s in theaters
Sunrise, sunset, etc.
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
AWB
MNL
AWB
AWB
MNL
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
AWB
AWB
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