Setting the White Balance

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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.

F

Automatic

The camera makes the adjustment automatically.

G

Daylight

For taking pictures outside in sunlight.

H

Shade

For taking pictures outside in the shade.

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Cloudy

For taking pictures on cloudy days.

 

Fluorescent

For taking pictures under fluorescent light. Select the

J

type of fluorescent light, from W white (4200°K)*,

Light

 

 

N neutral white (5000°K)*, and D daylight (6500°K)*.

I

Tungsten Light

For taking pictures under tungsten light bulbs.

b

Flash

For taking pictures using the electronic flash.

K

Manual

For taking pictures by manually adjusting the white

balance.

 

 

*The color temperature (°K) is estimated. This does not indicate precise colors. See page 143 for color temperature.

1 Set the mode dial to n.2 Select the white balance with the Av dial.

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