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SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE
WHITE BALANCE OPTIONS
OPTION COLOR TEMP. DESCRIPTION
Auto (Default) ̛Select this setting to allow the camera to automatically
determine the appropriate white balance adjustments.
Sunlight Approx. 5400 K Select this setting when taking pictures in full sunlight.
Shade Approx. 8000 K Select this setting when taking pictures in the shade under
sunny skies.
Overcast Approx. 6000 K Select this setting when taking pictures under cloudy,
overcast skies.
Incandescent Approx. 3150 K Select this setting when taking pictures indoors under
incandescent (tungsten) lighting.
Fluorescent Approx. 4100 K Select this setting when taking pictures indoors under
fluorescent lighting.
Flash Approx. 5850 K Select this setting when taking pictures with the Sigma
EF-500 DG flash.
Custom ̛Select this setting when using a custom white balance. Use
the "Set Custom WB" menu option to create a custom white
balance setting. The "Custom" option will not be available if
no custom white balance has been set.
1
Make sure the camera is turned on.
2
Press the MENU button on the back of
the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu.
(See P. 9 6 )
3
Use arrows on the 4-way controller
to select “White Balance”.
4
Press arrow or OK to open
sub-menu.
5
Use arrows on the 4-way controller
to select desired white balance setting.
6
Press arrow or OK to apply the
setting or arrow or CANCEL to
close sub-menu without making any changes.
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