42 _RECORDING
White balance The white balance control allows you to adjust
the colours to appear more natural.
ISO [Auto] : The camera's sensitivity is automatically
changed by variables such as lighting
value or subject brightness.
[ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 ] :
You can increase the shutter speed while the
same amount of light is present, by increasing
the ISO sensitivity. However, the image may be
saturated in high luminance.
The higher the ISO value, the higher the camera’s sensitivity to light and
therefore the greater its capacity to take pictures in dark conditions.
However, the noise level in the image will increase as the ISO value
increases, making the image appear coarse.
You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures.
The speed or specifi c light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers.
ISO
Auto
Mode Icon Description
Auto WB
x
The camera automatically selects the
appropriate white balance settings,
depending on the prevailing lighting
conditions.
Daylight
z
For taking images outside.
Cloudy
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For taking images under a cloudy and
overcast sky.
Fluorescent_H
%
For shooting under daylight fl uorescent
types of three-way fl uorescent lighting.
Fluorescent_L
&
Shooting under white fl uorescent lighting.
Tungsten
For shooting under tungsten (standard
light bulb) lighting.
Custom Set
Å
Allows the user to set the white balance
according to the shooting condition.
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Different lighting conditions may cause a colour cast on your
images.
WHITE BALANCE
Auto WB