Sony A900 Custom white balance, Von the multi-selector

2 Select [5500K] (ColorTemperature) or [0] (Color filter) with v/

Von the multi-selector.

•To set the color temperature, select the value with b/B.

•To set the color filter, select the compensation direction with b/B.

5500K*1	Sets the white balance by the color temperature. The higher
(ColorTemperature)	the number, the more reddish the image and the lower the
	number, the more bluish the image.
	The color temperature can be selected between 2500K and
	9900K.
0*2 (Color filter)	Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for
	photography.
	Based on using the set color temperature as the standard, the
	color can be compensated to G (Green) or M (Magenta).
	The color filter value can be selected between G9 and M9.
	The increment is approximately equivalent to CC filter
	number 5.

*1 The value is the color temperature value currently selected. *2 The value is the color filter value currently selected.

Note

•Since most of the color meters are designed for film cameras, using the measurements obtained from them may not give correct results under fluorescent/ sodium lamp/mercury lamps. We recommend that you perform the compensation according to a test shooting or use the custom white balance.

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Custom white balance

In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light source, use of custom white balance is recommended in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness. You can register three settings.

1 Press the WB button to display the White balance mode screen.

2 Select [ 1]* (Custom white balance) with b/B on the multi- selector, then press the center of the multi-selector.

* Any number between 1 and 3 is indicated.

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