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5 FunctionReference
Setting the White Balance
The color of the subject changes with the light source. For example, the same white object will be a different shade of white in daylight than under a light bulb. In cameras using film, this is adjusted by changing the film or using filters. In digital cameras, the whiteness is adjusted using white balance. The default setting is F(Auto).
F | Auto | Automatically adjusts the white balance. (About 4000 to | |
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G | Daylight | For use when taking pictures in sunlight. (About 5200K) | |
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H | Shade | For use when taking pictures in the shade. (About 8000K) | |
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^ | Cloudy | For use when taking pictures on cloudy days. (About | |
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J | Fluorescent | Select the type of fluorescent light, from W (white) (About | |
| Light | 4200K), N (neutral white) (About 5000K), and D (daylight) | |
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I | Tungsten | For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other | |
| Light | tungsten light. (About 2850K) | |
b | Flash | For use when taking pictures using the | |
(About 5400K) | |||
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K | Manual | For use when taking pictures by manually adjusting the | |
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*The color temperature (K) is an estimate. This does not indicate precise colors.
*The white balance is adjusted based on preset values provided in the camera when set to G(Daylight), H(Shade), ^ (Cloudy), J(Fluorescent Light), I(Tungsten Light), or b (Flash).
Set [White Balance] in the Fn menu. (p.104)
White Balance
Auto
OK OK
• Refer to p.115 for manual adjustment method.
• White balance cannot be adjusted in Picture mode and Hmode (p.47).